New comic book hero has N.C. ties
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Most comic-book superheroes come from Manhattan or imaginary places, such as Metropolis and Gotham City. But one of the newest heroes on the block is a Tar Heel.
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Statesville artist inspired in new downtown workspace
Operating his art studio out of a storefront on East Broad Street gave local artist David Shoemaker lots of exposure.
Young poet shares award-winning work
Steele shares local vision during crawl
Artist Robert Steele hasn’t lived in Statesville since departing for college more than 30 years ago, but childhood memories will always have a piece of his heart.
“If you come from one small town, images good and bad remain in your head forever,” Steele said. “I have a lot of relatives here. My family’s rooted here.”
• Downtown Statesville set for art crawl
• Addie James’ work on display
• Alexander work on display downtown
• Showcasing colorful quilts
• Art heals pain of eating disorder
• Artober features best of local talent
• Scrappers raise funds for cancer victim
• Artoberfest features local art
• Statesville prepares to crawl
• Artist spotlight: Terry Sargent
• Painting a community’s true beauty
• Nudity causes stir in Winston gallery
• Q&A with Cotton Ketchie
• Auditions open for Mooresville play
• Uncorked: talking wine
• Daytrippin: Salisbury
• Q&A with Brent Williams
• Q&A with Ilisa Miller
• A MAGical place to shop
• Q&A with AnaRosa Amaral
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