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Joining the Axe Throwing Craze

Aug 04, 2021 04:34PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

After tying out axe throwing just a few times, Mike Pastelak was hooked. So much so, that he decided to open his own establishment in Hickory. What was once Patriot Brew Thru quickly turned into Patriot Axe Throwing – and it took off.

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A Local Family Business

Aug 04, 2021 04:32PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

What started out as a side gig for Rob Hudson quickly turned into a full-time, family business. For 15 years now, Wear41 (previously Four Guys & A Chick Inc.) has been selling athletic wear online, with a warehouse located in Statesville. The online retailer carries items from activewear to sports bras, and everything in between.

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Fresh and Local Fare

Jul 28, 2021 08:10AM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Mel Funk’s excitement toward the restaurant business is contagious. “It’s the greatest business on Earth!”, he stated while talking about his restaurant, Fresh Chef Kitchen. First established back in 2014, Mel has turned his passion into a string of restaurants, and is currently working on opening his eighth and ninth location.

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Flea Market, DJ, and Venue, Oh My!

Jul 21, 2021 08:03AM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Local entrepreneur Julius Hoke does it all. He’s a flea market owner, DJ, and now, the owner of a small event venue, The Walnut Branch Estate. Once an old photography studio, Julius has worked to transform the space into a modern, neutral venue for small events like weddings, showers, birthday parties, and more.

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Country Boy Meets R&B

Jul 21, 2021 07:43AM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Paxton Byers’s love of music started at a very young age. Growing up with his family’s moving company, he spent a lot of time in a moving truck, listening to a variety of music. “Country, hip-hop, jazz, everything.” Paxton said, as he recalled riding in the truck with his father.

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Bringing Color to Our Towns

Jul 14, 2021 02:54PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

What’s a fun way to get to know local leaders? Coloring them! Coloring My Town takes local celebrities like the mayor, school principals, and business owners, and turns them in to fun caricatures in a coloring book.

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The Iredell Council on Aging

Jul 14, 2021 02:52PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

If you’re looking for resources for older adults, The Iredell Council on Aging (Iredell COA) is the place for you. With a range of programs and activities the Iredell COA is sure to have something for you or your loved one.

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Flying and Teaching Come Together at Mooresville Flight School

Jul 07, 2021 03:02PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Although Patrick Lofvenholm was born to two private pilots, flying planes himself wasn’t something that was on his radar as a kid. “They never really pushed aviation on me”, Patrick says of his parents. It wasn’t until he took a flight with a friend in college that he really became hooked on flying.

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A Full Service Florist in Iredell County, NC

Jun 30, 2021 01:51PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

Meredith Parker has always had a passion for flowers. After obtaining a degree in horticulture, and spending many years as a wedding florist, she was ready to open her own business. When the opportunity arose, she took it.

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Soy Candles Light the Way for Local Entrepreneur

Jun 30, 2021 01:45PM ● By Candace Lagerhausen

When Rachel Monrad received a soy candle as a gift a few years back, she had no idea just how much that gift would impact her life. After noticing how much she liked the candle, she began to wonder why.

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