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Hello Statesville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Airport growth plans, a reptile expo, and community fun day + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Preparing for airport growth: Statesville seeks engineering and planning firms for upcoming work at Statesville Regional Airport, with qualifications due Friday, August 21, positioning the city to move quickly when aviation funding becomes available -- see how firms can apply.
Downtown revival gains momentum: Alexander County marked the grand opening of a renovated downtown Taylorsville building, now home to Kiley’s Sugar Shoppe and two upstairs apartments, promising momentum for businesses and foot traffic -- read the full story.
Registration update notice: Newton reminds drivers that renewal bills before October may still list the city vehicle fee though it was eliminated, with changes taking effect in October renewals under state law -- see what changes apply.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Make your next cast count: Whether you're chasing trout on the Davidson or plotting a New River paddle, Carolina Mountain Sports has the fly rods, packs and paddles they actually use themselves, plus lessons and guided trips. Friendly, old-school expertise, and a quirky mix of antiques make this small shop a legit local gem.
Find your groove: Whether you’re tuning up for school band or finally committing to that piano dream, Keys & Strings At Lkn has music lessons, summer camps, and band instrument rentals that make getting started simple, fun, and local. With back-to-school looming, this is your nudge to make some noise that isn’t just the lawnmower.
Sip local, Statesville: Southern Distilling Company is reviving North Carolina’s whiskey roots with bourbon, rye, and more slow-sip worthy bottles, from cask strength and bottled-in-bond to the Double Shot Bourbon Cream Liqueur. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, sample the Southern Star lineup, then choose your new weeknight pour.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏡 Homeschool Club @ Rescue Ranch | Wednesday (8/5) at 9:30 AM – Round up the kids and head to Rescue Ranch for a homeschool club that actually earns the “school” part. Hands-on STEM lessons, real experiments, and face time with friendly animals, so they learn science, you rack up parenting points, everyone naps on the drive home.
✍ Summer Writing Series @ Your Coffee Place (Troutman) | Wednesday (8/5) at 10:30 AM – Wednesday mornings call for caffeine and creativity, so park your teen at Your Coffee Place on North Main for a Summer Writing Series that sharpens sentences. Expect genre deep dives, author visits, profile building, and writing time, minus the eye rolls. Local, cozy, wonderfully analog.
🎪 Community Fun Day @ Garfield Park | Thursday (8/6) at 12:00 PM – Nothing beats a free afternoon at Garfield Park with food, music, and the neighbors you wave to at stoplights. Let the kids conquer bounce houses while you snag the shady spot, then make the rounds for games, snow cones, and community resources, all ages welcome.
🎉 Piedmont HealthCare's Party in the Park @ Troutman ESC Park | Friday (8/7) at 6:00 PM – Party in the Park is rolling into Troutman ESC Park with tunes from Third Times A Charm, food trucks, and kid stuff so you can finish a sentence. The splash pad and bounce slide keep them happy while we enjoy dinner and free night out.
🍔 Troop NC-1638 Inaugural Kickoff Cookout @ New Sterling ARP Church (Stony Point) | Friday (8/21) at 6:00 PM – Nothing brings neighbors together like a church lawn cookout, dinner provided, and kids wearing themselves out. Trail Life Troop NC-1638, a distinctly Christian scouting troop for boys at New Sterling ARP, is kicking off with leaders to meet, kid activities, and a parent info chat.
🦎 Statesville Reptile Expo @ Statesville Event Center | Saturday (8/22) at 9:00 AM – Trade yard work for the Statesville Reptile Expo, a huge gathering of snakes, lizards, frogs, invertebrates, and the gear that keeps them in their lane. Browse and learn with the kids, meet top breeders, or snap photos while your inner teenager dreams up a terrarium.
🏋 Youth Fit @ Statesville Recreation Center | Monday (8/24) at 4:00 PM – Got a tween with energy to burn? The Rec’s two-day Youth Fit class for ages 11 to 13 teaches safe workout basics, habits, and gym etiquette, and completion unlocks Rec Center access, all for 40 bucks, which beats an afternoon of scrolling.
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07 — Statesville report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 58%
Patchy fog before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 85°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 52%
A slight chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%. This house is wildThis upgraded ranch-style retreat in Statesville spreads across roughly 24 private acres, with room for hobbies, livestock, and big plans. Inside, the main-level primary suite joins two bedrooms, an office, and a flexible den. The open living area features luxury vinyl plank flooring, stylish finishes, a roomy laundry room, and a kitchen made for gathering.
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