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  • Iredell Health System Opens New Urgent Care Facility on East Broad

    Iredell Health System has opened a new 12,000-square-foot urgent care facility on East Broad Street, expanding access to walk-in medical services for Statesville’s growing east side population.

    The facility, which began seeing patients Monday, offers treatment for non-emergency illnesses and injuries, on-site X-ray and lab services, and sports physicals. It is staffed by board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners.

    Iredell Health CEO John Green said the location was chosen based on population growth data and patient feedback. “Our community told us they needed more convenient access to care on this side of town, and we listened.”

    The urgent care center is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and accepts most insurance plans. Walk-ins are welcome, and online check-in is available through the Iredell Health patient portal.

  • Statesville Craft Breweries Form Downtown Ale Trail

    Four downtown Statesville craft breweries have joined forces to launch the Statesville Ale Trail, a collaborative passport program designed to draw visitors to the city’s growing craft beverage scene.

    Participants who visit all four breweries — Fourth Creek Brewing, Broad Street Taphouse, Piedmont Ale Works, and Signal Hill Brewing — within 60 days receive a commemorative pint glass and entry into monthly prize drawings.

    The trail was conceived after a downtown business survey showed craft beverages as the fastest-growing segment of Statesville’s hospitality sector. Combined, the four breweries have invested over $3 million in the downtown area since 2023.

    “We’re stronger together than competing against each other,” said Fourth Creek owner Mike Dellinger. “When people come downtown for one brewery, they end up visiting shops, restaurants, and galleries too.” Trail passports are free and available at any participating brewery.

  • Iredell County Farm Heritage Trail Launches Spring Season

    The Iredell County Farm Heritage Trail kicks off its 2026 spring season this Saturday, connecting visitors with 18 family farms, vineyards, and orchards across the rolling Piedmont countryside surrounding Statesville.

    Now in its fifth year, the self-guided driving trail has become one of Iredell County’s top agritourism attractions. New stops this season include a lavender farm in Troutman, a goat dairy near Harmony, and a pick-your-own strawberry operation on the outskirts of Statesville.

    “People are hungry for authentic farm experiences,” said trail coordinator Beth Overcash. “Families want their kids to understand where food comes from, and our farmers love sharing what they do.”

    Trail maps are available at the Statesville Visitors Center and online. Many farms offer seasonal products, workshops, and farm-to-table dinners throughout the spring and summer months.

  • Fort Dobbs Historic Site Unveils New Exhibit on Colonial Frontier Life

    Fort Dobbs State Historic Site has opened a major new permanent exhibit exploring daily life on North Carolina’s colonial frontier, featuring dozens of newly discovered artifacts and interactive displays.

    The exhibit, titled “Edge of Empire: Life at Fort Dobbs, 1756-1764,” includes musket balls, pottery shards, and personal items recovered during recent archaeological excavations at the site. A recreated soldier’s quarters allows visitors to experience the cramped conditions of frontier garrison life.

    Site manager Thomas Harwell said the exhibit fills a significant gap in telling the region’s story. “Fort Dobbs was the westernmost outpost of British colonial defense in North Carolina. This exhibit brings that history to life in ways we’ve never been able to before.”

    The exhibit is free with regular site admission. Fort Dobbs is located on Fort Dobbs Road, just west of downtown Statesville, and is open Wednesday through Saturday.