Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (09/23/2026)

September 23-29, 2026

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026? The City Council Meeting at a Glance provides a brief overview of the presentations, recognitions and actions taken by Council. Highlights include:

🔹 Proclamations recognizing Constitution Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Suicide Prevention Month

🔹 The Statesville Tourism Development Authority’s annual update

🔹 The second reading of an ordinance establishing a 180-day moratorium on applications for new telecommunications and data centers

🔹 Decisions involving proposed subdivisions on Wall Street and Moose Club Road

🔹 The first reading of a rezoning request involving the Statesville Regional Airport

🔹 Additional design services for the Municipal Operations Center project

Read the complete City Council Meeting at a Glance and/or watch the full replay on our website here.

**The next Council meeting is Monday, October 5, 2026. You can view the meeting agenda here.

***City Council meeting agendas are typically posted by Wednesday the week before the upcoming Council meeting and are archived on the website for one year. If you would like the agenda emailed to you each week or require older information, please contact us by completing the Contact Us Form here.

Winter Youth League Registration Closes Oct 1st

Looking for a great way to keep your child active this winter? Registration is open for Youth Basketball and Youth Wrestling!

These programs give young athletes the chance to learn the game, strengthen their skills, be part of a team, and enjoy a season full of movement and competition.

SFD's Fill the Drum Campaign Ends Sunday, Oct 4th

When rechargeable batteries are thrown in household trash, they can be crushed inside a garbage truck, spark and start a fire. That puts sanitation workers, firefighters and our community at risk. Fire Marshal Pete Morrison and Sanitation Superintendent Russell Brown are asking residents to keep rechargeable batteries out of the trash and recycle them safely.

Bring your unwanted rechargeable batteries to any Statesville Fire Department location. If it charges, don’t trash it. Recycle it. Learn more about the “Fill the Drum” Battery Recycling Challenge here.

Year-Round Collection: Rechargeable batteries are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fire Station 1, located at 822 Fifth Street.

Upcoming Road Closures & Detours

Looking for information on upcoming or ongoing road closures here in the City of Statesville? This page provides details on planned construction, emergency repairs, special events, and other activities that may impact traffic. 

Stay informed about current and upcoming road closures in the City of Statesville here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Statesville Trash Bash

The City of Statesville is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and help clean up their community at the Fall Trash Bash! This event, held in conjunction with the NCDOT Litter Sweep, is part of North Carolina’s biannual roadside litter removal initiative.

Trash Bash offers an opportunity for residents to make a visible difference in their city. Didn't register? No worries - just show up to join us!

📆 Saturday, September 26, 2026

9:30a - 10a: Check In

10a-12p: Clean Up

12p-1:30p: Cookout for the Clean Up Crew

📍Cochran Street Recreation Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Family Bingo (Community Program) - Thursday, September 24, 2026

🔹Statesville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, September 24, 2026

🔹Fall Trash Bash - Saturday, September 26, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Cobi - Saturday, September 26, 2026

🔹Car Seat Check - Monday, September 28, 2026

🔹Statesville ABC Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Friday, October 2, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Parker Barrow - Saturday, October 3, 2026

🔹Community Health Fair - Wednesday, October 7, 2026

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, October 8, 2026

🔹2026 National Night Out with the Statesville Police Department - Thursday, October 8, 2026

🔹Teacher Workday: Howard Family Farm - Monday, October 12, 2026

🔹Teacher Workday: Spooky Science - Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Learn more about these + all upcoming City events here.

Statesville Careers

Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and great benefits! 

Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:

🔹Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (CERTIFIED) - 4th Creek (Full-Time): This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

🔹Police Telecommunicator - Night Shift 6PM - 6AM (Full-Time): This position is for receiving and prioritizing 911 and non-emergency telephone calls from the public, dispatching appropriate public safety officials, and maintaining open lines of communication with public safety during emergency situations.

Learn more about careers with the City here or view all current career opportunities with the City of Statesville here.

Front & Center Weekly Updates

That wraps up this week’s edition of Front & Center. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to follow the City of Statesville on social media for real-time news and announcements. Have a great week, Statesville!

View previous updates on our website here.