I love this fire department! I have had to call them two times due to a wood stove. They have been…read moreso understanding and helpful. They go above and beyond what they need to do. They made sure I felt safe. I think to world of them.

This historical marker was installed by the city rather than the state. It reads, "Central High…read moreSchool. African-American high school grew out of an 1899 one-room schoolhouse. In 1924 the school was enlarged and named Snow Hill Graded School. Grades 8 & 9 were added in 1934, and it became a full high school in 1936, renamed Central High School. In addition to Newton, it served students from all areas of Catawba County except Hickory. In 1967 Central High School merged with Newton-Conover High School. Located 1/4 mile north." Interesting. [Review 12721 overall, 33 of 2020.]

Okay, I have FINALLY, after several attempts, found a drop box. It is hiddin IN the side of the…read morebuilding, down a narrow ramp....I drove past it many time b/c it is very hard to see. So now I have just one gripe, the small parking lot. However, I love the 'Library Elf' system for easy online management of my library account. I can reserve, renew and request materials and set-up an email reminder for books that are soon due. I highly recommend a visit to this or the Mooresville branch for kid's programming and to save yourself some money on book purchases.

I know a lot of elderly and disabled that wish that it was all one floor like the old one, but…read morethere is an elevator which helps. Parking lot is small, I agree, and they have hiked the rate of book fines considerably, so use " Library Elf " and make sure that the site is working when you renew online - there have been problems. Wish they would get some good movies at night. If you have a large vehicle, you may want to avoid the drop box on the side! I've been going to the library since age 4 and all in all, it's a pretty good library.

This little library is a small branch of the main branch Alexander county Library in Taylorsville,…read morebut is much more convenient and accessible to the people who live just near the county line like we do! They have a great selection for being as small as they are. They also have useful community resources, computers and printing starting at .10 cents a page for black and white! The librarian (Glenda) is SUPER sweet, kudos to her for setting up and supervising several events with my child's school and continually encouraging young lives to read. You can tell she has a passion for what she does! I highly recommend this branch, I can honestly say I love it even more than the larger branch in Taylorsville!

"It's not 'Door to Heaven'... is... Stargate." -Dr. Daniel Jackson (played by James Spader),…read moreStargate (1994). I thought for a moment that maybe I had encountered a Stargate. No such luck. This 26 foot diameter circle is by artist Thomas Sayre and weighs a whopping 20 tons. It is "earth-casted" concrete, i.e., a concrete mold created in the ground. Other than a science-fiction movie, it is to evoke Lenoir's roots as a furniture manufacturing city with the water wheels, turbines, and sawmills that put the industrial advancements of Caldwell County on the map. The artwork stands in a small park and you can definitely enjoy it without interruption. And maybe if you stand here long enough, Kurt Russell and James Spader will show up. [Review 15923 overall - 3138 in North Carolina - 1428 of 2021.]

I stumbled across this monstrous, quirky piece of art late one night as I was driving through…read moreLenoir. I was compelled to stop and hang out and look around. I climbed onto it and was tempted to climb to the top but could imagine it collapsing or me falling off and slowly bleeding out at two in the morning, so I thought better of that plan and enjoyed it from below. It's odd and cool and unexpected and one of the reasons I've fallen in love with Lenoir.

Great venue! The only place in the Mooresville / Troutman / Statesville area with capacity for…read morelarge weddings / meetings / concerts / conferences, etc. We looked everywhere in the area for out 250++ person event.The staff goes out of their way to make it work and to make it right if there are any problems, and the price is right - we've done the research. The Great Room has moving walls to seat from 200-600 people. Our Cub Scout Pack just had its second Blue and Gold Banquet here. They can put in a stage or stages , PA, projection and screens. Looking forward to our next event here!

Attended a concert at the Civic Center. Everything went smoothly, parking was easy and convenient…read moreplenty of space. The sound was good, definitely a nice venue for music. Restrooms were very clean, and the security staff was very friendly. Events here always seem well organized.

Alexander County is named for William J Alexander, who was a member of the legislature and Speaker…read moreof the North Carolina House of Commons. Alexander County was formed in 1847, carved from parts of Caldwell, Iredell, and Wilkes counties. Taylorsville became the county seat that same year, and the first courthouse was built in 1848 on the present site. A more substantial two-story courthouse replaced the original in 1902 but it was destroyed by fire in 1967. The current courthouse, completed between 1968 and 1970, is a two-story concrete structure in a restrained Modernist style. The building is rectangular, with a flat roof and a slightly raised central section. While the architecture is utilitarian, the courthouse grounds add layers of civic memory. In addition to the Confederate monument, the square includes a cannon and several veteran memorials, reinforcing the site's role as a focal point for public remembrance. [Round number review 1200 of 2025 - 4385 in North Carolina - 24752 overall]

The original 1899 Beaux-Arts courthouse is nearby but this is the current Iredell County courthouse…read morethat was completed in 1971. It is a modern white-brick structure with a minimalist design featuring vertical pillars and narrow windows. The two-story building faces south and is named as the Hall of Justice and houses the County Superior Court and County District Court of the 22nd Judicial District. On the grounds are WWI and WWII memorials as well as one for the Korean and Vietnam wars. There is plenty of parking nearby. [Review 523 of 2025 - 4122 in North Carolina - 24084 overall]

Home is where the heart is. While I practice in Charlotte, I occasionally get a case in my…read morehometown. Iredell County courthouse is two stories in the main building and an annex building, where more domestic cases are heard (child support, divorce, etc.). While the facilities are a little..... antique, everything is clean. More important, the clerks are knowledgeable and VERY kind and patient. Actually, everyone I've encountered here is. If you need to come up here, be on time for court, bring all documents relevant to your case, and be patient and kind. Courts are slow. We're pursuing justice here.