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The Claire & Tony Colburn StoryIt’s been said that you can’t take a bad photo of hot air balloons. Tony Colburn would, no doubt, agree. He’s been taking pictures of th...
When Ballooning is a Family AffairDave Litton is a natural born teacher. He’s a handsome Teddy bear type of guy who teaches first graders at Celeste Hinkel Elementary Sch...
The Patrick Grogan StoryFor Patrick Grogan, it all started in Statesville at the National Balloon rally 30 years ago. “I was a chase crew volunteer for a Plano,...
The Daniel Sasser StoryBallooning has always been a distraction from everyday stress. It’s fun and puts things in perspective!” says Daniel Sasser, hot air bal...
From 1,000 Feet - Growing Up in The SkyDrew Egerton is a second-generation hot air balloon pilot in Statesville, North Carolina with an extraordinary resume. He was born into ...
The Romance of BallooningRomance and ballooning go hand-in-hand. When the love of ballooning and the love of a good woman came together, Charles Page didn’t have...
Beaver Farms: A Farm Five Generations StrongLucas Beaver is a fifth-generation farmer at Beaver Farms in Statesville. In business for 150 years, Lucas is happy to be part ...
Experience A Day on the Farm with Howard Family FarmArticle by Kristie Darling It’s tulip-picking time at Howard Family Farm, but this hugely popular cut flower—tulips signify perfect l...
Bill Day — Bringing Native Birds to You Up Close & PersonalSome people are best known for the company they keep. In the instance of Bill Day, that’s an understatement. Some of Bill’s best friends...
A New Focus On Sustainable Living Article by Kristie Darling Danny Sudman has taken a critical issue our world faces today, one that is dear to his heart, and put the ...
Farming from the Heart — Windsong FlowersArticle by Kristie Darling Farms come in many shapes and colors. For Catherine Furlong, operating a small flower business where she c...
The Earnest Choice for Tree Service & LandscapingBrandon Earnest, of Earnest Tree Service & Landscaping, started his company over 10 years ago in 2011. His main goal is to provide solut...