Author and historian Michael C. Hardy will be giving a lecture and book signing at the Iredell County Public Library in Statesville on Tuesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. Mr. Hardy’s latest book is “Aviation in N.C. A History” detailing how N.C. became “First in Flight” and our state’s aviation history. This free program is being sponsored by the Iredell County Friends of the Library. For more information contact Joel Reese at 704-878-3090 ext. 3093.