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  • New Distribution Center Brings 400 Jobs to Iredell County

    National logistics firm Summit Supply Chain announced Wednesday it will build a 750,000-square-foot distribution center in the Statesville Regional Airport business park, creating approximately 400 full-time jobs over the next two years.

    The $85 million facility will serve as the company’s Southeast regional hub, taking advantage of Statesville’s strategic location at the intersection of I-77 and I-40. Operations are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

    Starting wages will range from $18 to $24 per hour, with benefits including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. The company has pledged to prioritize local hiring.

    “Iredell County’s workforce, infrastructure, and business-friendly environment made Statesville the clear choice,” said Summit CEO Patricia Wren. County economic development director James Cathey called the announcement “a game-changer for our community.”

  • 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.

  • I-77 Corridor Development Sparks Debate Over Growth Management

    A proposed 350-acre mixed-use development along the I-77 corridor south of Statesville is drawing both enthusiasm and concern from residents, highlighting tensions over the city’s rapid growth trajectory.

    The Iredell Crossings project would include 1,200 residential units, 200,000 square feet of commercial space, and a 40-acre recreational park. Developer Piedmont Land Group says the project would generate $12 million in annual tax revenue for Iredell County.

    But residents of nearby neighborhoods have organized opposition, citing traffic concerns on already congested roads. “We moved here for the small-town feel,” said longtime resident Carl Honeycutt. “This kind of development changes the character of our community.”

    The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the proposal next Thursday at City Hall. County commissioners are expected to vote on the rezoning request in May.