Very professional and polite courtroom staff. Parking can be an issue. Lot behind the primary…read more"Hall of Justice" in Statesville is a good place to park.

The staff really cares about the animals, their safety and mostly, their happiness...i.e. lots of…read morelovin' going on with the animals! The volunteers are very well trained and supported. Together, this makes for a great experience for the animals and the people who work and volunteer there...and of course, the ICAS guests! Please consider visiting to adopt rather than going to a breeder. These babies are awesome. And that's because of the care and attention they get. You can walk by someone's office on staff and you will see a dog getting some enrichment time. You can stop by the grounds and see volunteers and staff walking the dogs. This is a great place!

Staff are very friendly and clearly animal lovers. The facility is modern, clean and the animals…read moreare treated very well. The volunteer coordinator (Tracy) does a fantastic job keeping volunteers motivated and interested. The training program for volunteers is excellent. They offer many programs including cat yoga and a drive thru rabies vaccination clinic.

Downtown Statesville! It's a thing, y'all! This bustling area in the heart of Statesville, N.C. has…read moreso much to offer the locals and tourists alike. Historical buildings in every direction host restaurants, bars, shops and even Statesville's own radio station, WAME (pronounced, "Whammy!"). There is definitely something for everyone here in Downtown Statesville! Restaurants options do not run short in historical Downtown Statesville, the atmosphere of the 28 (currently) eateries ranges from casual to fine dining. Some of these downtown restaurants have been open for more than 20 years. Way to make history, Sub Express, Columbian Bakery/Restaurant and Hardee's! The newest additions to the Downtown Statesville scene are the "bars" (I use the term loosely) and the ability to drink outside the establishments in the designated dining areas. When the sun sinks low and the weather is just right, there's no better experience than sitting outside on Center or Broad Street, listening to live music with an after-dinner drink in your hand. Thanks Wine Maestro-Statesville, Fourth Creek Brewing Company and Red Buffalo Brewing Company for giving us the drinks we love while offering a setting for live music! If you love to shop then Downtown Statesville is the place for you! The area averages around 25 independently-owned businesses with a variety of products that will satisfy everyone. DS offers bike shops, shoe shops, even home decor and clothing boutiques! Roots Outdoor NC and Carolina Mountain Sports are the nature lovers' go-to stores, and bicyclists can get their gear from one or both of the bike shops there. More of an artsy type? Well, Downtown Statesville has a rich art culture, too! From the architecture of downtown buildings and churches to the "Walk of Fame", DS has art that appeals to the masses. You can find movie markers in the sidewalk to commemorate films shot here, as well as public art pieces! Hint, hint, there's plenty of great Photo Ops! All you have to do, is park your car and start walking the sidewalks of this gorgeous portion of Statesville, N.C. Trust me, there is always something "to do" in DS! Activities run all year long and vary with the season. Downtown Statesville offers two Farmers' Markets. You can always check the "Featured Events" link on the DS website to see which festivals and celebrations are happening. You can follow along on social media @downtownsvl or even tune in to WAME 92.9 FM and 550 AM for a weekend update! Don't wait, head on down to the heart of Statesville "where it all comes together" and enjoy the the small but progressive buzz. You won't go away hungry and lacking shopping finds or entertainment! If you're too tired to drive home after your trip to DS, just book a night or two at one of the Bed and Breakfast houses nearby or choose a local hotel. Your adventure awaits in Downtown Statesville!

Downtown Statesville provide you with a small town feel even though Statesville keep expanding. It…read morestill feels historic and North Carolina unlike Mooresville. Not a lot of shops or good restaurants. Mostly pawn shop and coffee shop from what I am seeing. More are coming though with more people moving into town. Free parking, always a plus. There are seasonal events from time to time to boost tourism in downtown. It

This marker is located in a parking lot and next to the Jones Fish Camp…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/jones-fish-camp-denver-5. It recalls what used to be here and is a neat piece of history. The marker reads, "Drumsville. 1880-1936. Drumsville business district was concentrated primarily on the northeast side of the base of Little Mountain near Mountain Creek and the T-Junction of roads known today as Mathis Church Road at Little Mountain Road. That's a distance of about 1.72 miles from Jones Fish Camp." "Named after the Dum family, Drumsville was a community of farms, residences, and businesses owned primarily by Drums whose progenitor John Drum settled in the area between 1800-1805." "The businesses included a flour/roller mill, general store, cotton gin, sawmill-shingle mill, blacksmith shop, boiler, auto repair garage, and post office, the latter originally located a short distance from the main group of businesses. Members of the Drum family later served Catawba County and beyond in agricultural, dental, educational, government, healthcare, legal, manufacturing, media, military, mortuary, postal, religion, retail, plus other service, commercial and professional fields." "A number of area businesses have been and are owned by Drum descendants, including Jones Fish Camp established in 1953." "The Drum-Wilkinson Clan is most grateful to the 3rd and 4th generation owner/operats of their family in Jones FIsh Camp for permitting placement of this Drumsville Historic Marker on their property." [Review 16913 overall - 3240 in North Carolina - 429 of 2022.]

For fans of The Hunger Games films, this is a must-see!…read more We stopped in on a beautiful spring day. We were given an informative tour by Donavan, who was hilarious and full of knowledge. After the tour, we were free to explore the 78 acres. It's a beautiful place and we had a great time looking at the mill homes and the surrounding terrain. They also offer a military discount which is always appreciated! Great place!

"The Hunger Games filming location - District 12" and an Old Mill town full of history! A must…read morevisit! We were in Hickory for the weekend and we're looking for things to do nearby. I found this place and I saw that "Hunger Games" were filmed there and decided to go check it out. We paid $18 per person to enter and it includes a 30 min tour that explains the history of Henry River Village and talk a bit about the "Hunger Games" filming locations and you can even go inside Katniss' house. After that, you can walk around on your own. You're not allowed inside the other houses or on the porches for your own safety since the houses are very old and abandoned. The history of the place is very interesting to listen to. I recommend you actually participating in the tour. It's quick and interactive and the lady is very passionate and respectful about the place's history. You can also stay there for the night. They renovated one of the houses and you can book it and have the whole village for yourself. You can actually watch the renovation on HBO Max "In with the Old" Season 1 episode 4.

This marker stands near the original site where the event took place. It has the same text on both…read moresides, reading , "Four black student-teachers from Unity High School led integration efforts at Woolworth's lunch counter, here, on March 15, 1960." It is marker number 41 and it was erected in 2025 by the NC African American Heritage Commission, William G. Pomeroy Foundation. In early 1960, downtown Statesville, like many cities in the South, still had segregated lunch counters, including the one inside Woolworth's on West Broad Street. Students at the black high school here in Statesville has been following the Greensboro sit-ins* closely. They walked into Woolworth's, sat down at the whites-only counter and asked to be served. They were refused, as expected, but they remained seated, calm, and orderly. Store management closed the counter rather than serve them, which was a common tactic used across the South. The students stayed long enough to make their point, then left without incident. No arrests were made, and the protest remained peaceful. [Review 591 of 2026 - 4680 in North Carolina - 25772 overall] * That lunch counter is on display at the Smithsonian in Washington!

Being born and raised in SoCal this was a cool place to stop. My friend who recently moved nearby…read morefrom California had seen the sign to this place but hadn't had the chance to visit yet. So off to the bridge we go. It was not far from the freeway. We were the only ones in the park on this overcast, hot and humid day. We weren't sure how far we had to hike to the bridge and the map at the kiosk was a bit faded so it made it difficult to figure out. After doing one loop we looked at the map and went the opposite direction. Thankfully there wasn't much bug activity going on. Not sure if it's because put on bug repellent on before our trek. Anyway, we found it! It wasn't even a mile to the bridge. We were glad we didn't give up and made it to this cool bridge. It's historic and also one of the last covered bridges in NC. It's beautiful here, plenty of lush trees. The have signs and info along the path. My friend said that schools plan field trips to visit here. The bridge is sadly covered with graffiti but if you can look past that you will see the beauty of the bridge and imagine yourself in the time it was built. There is quite a few parking spaces and a covered seating area. It's worth stopping to check out.

Has to make a trek out to Bunker Hills Covered Bridge one afternoon recently, to enjoy the fall day…read moreand see on of the last and few remaining covered truss bridges left. Built in 1894 and covered in 1900, this one hundred plus year old landmark sits quietly off in the distance on an off beaten path. There is paved parking close but you must walk in a short distance to see the actual structure. Its covered in graffiti now but still standing, strong timbers and heavy wood beams with a heavy wooden two runner lane path. Its not in service any longer but is still walkable. We stopped and admired this century plus old bridge and then took a slow stroll across it, thinking about all the people from eras long ago that had walked before where we were walking. A Solid 4 Stars - Worth the effort and journey, if you like history, old bridges or unique structures and architecture 01171

doing a great job, a few times a year when i have trouble reaching my elderly mother who lives in…read morethe area they are nice enough to do a wellness check to make sure she is ok, not having problems and such when she isn't answering her phone or returning calls. Have had nothing but good experiences with them.

Wonderful deputies, and a great sheriff. Nothing less, thank y'all and stay safe! And continue the…read morehard work y'all perform!