Another Top Ten Reasons to Live in Statesville

Oh my gosh! It was 18 degrees this morning when I got up at 6:30 am. It felt sooooo good to have dry weather, the sun shining and no wind! It was 62 degrees Saturday, but foggy, rainy and just depressing! I'll take 18, sunny and dry any day! But I didn't blog today to talk about the weather. I want to tell you why Statesville, NC is the place to be.

1) We have good schools. For more information go to: http://iss.schoolwires.com

2) We have a great downtown with something always going on. As a matter of fact, I think we have one of the best Chamber of Commerces around. Check out the calendar for the chamber at www.statesvillechamber.org

3) We have two of the three hospitals in Iredell County, both conventiently located right off the interstates. www.iredellmemorial.org. and www.davisregional.com

4) We have plenty of veterinary hospitals. www.statesvilllepetdocs.com, Davis Animal Hospital on Turnersburg Highway, Stony Point Animal Clinic in Stony Point for large animals, Statesville Bovine & Equine Clinic PA off I40 for large animals, Iredell Animal Companion Hospital off Davie Ave., Scotts Creek Animal Hospital off Scotts Creek Road and Highway 115, and Northlake Animal Hospital off Old Mocksville Road.

5) We have some of the best medical doctors here. http://www.ucomparehealthcare.com/drs/north_carolina/STATESVILLE.html

6) Attorneys too! http://www.lawyers.com/North-Carolina/Statesville/browse-by-area-of-law.html

7) Shopping! ok, I'll be honest. That is something we could use a little more of, but it's coming! Exit 42 off I77 is starting their major retail/commercial/residential complex! Yes! Shopping! Currently, we do have a mall, a JR's Cigar & Gifts, and lots & lots of specialty shops downtown which are well worth visiting.

8) Music instructors! Need piano lessons, guitar lessons, drum lessons, violins, etc? There are some excellent teachers around town. Just ask the locals and they can point you in the right direction. Google JBaily Music on Cameron Rd., Rimfire Music Studios on Broad, or Green Room Recording.

9) Drug Stores! My favorite is Lowry Drug Co. The pharmacist is a leading authority in compounding, homeopathics, natural medicines, natural hormone replacement, as well as conventional pharmacueticals. www.lowrydrug.com. Oh, by the way, did I mention he is a personal friend of mine? (I married him). Or the others drug stores available to you are CVS, Eckerd, KMart, Walgreens, First RX, Cookes, Banner Drug, Bi-Lo, Wal-Mart, and many others.

10) Recreation! Now that's what I'm talking about. We have running groups, bicycle groups, basketball, soccer, football (high school - a spectator sport), gymnastics, dance, hiking groups, motorcycle groups, equestrian activities, you name it we just about have it. We are close to snow skiing, we definitely have water skiing, boating, many parks and did I mention bull riding in the summer? !

So, here are 10 great reasons why I think Statesville, NC is a great place to live, buy real estate, own a home, or have a vacation home at the lake and just visit during the summer months! Need more information on homes in Stateville? visit: www.sherrymills.net or www.tarheel-realty.com