Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (08/19/2026)

August 19-25, 2026

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

Artists, this one's for you!

The Fall Art Crawl is returning to Downtown Statesville on Saturday, September 19, and we’re looking for artists who want to be part of it!

Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, photograph, create jewelry, work with mixed media, or bring another creative talent to the table, we want to see what you create.

✨ Artist applications are open now, but don’t wait the deadline to apply is September 1, 2026.

Apply here: www.downtownstatesville.com/art-crawl

SFD Launches "Fill the Drum" Battery Take Back Challenge

Rechargeable batteries can start fires when thrown in household trash.

While battery collection is available year-round (Mon-Fri from 8a-5p at Fire Station 1), the Statesville Fire Department is launching the Fill the Drum Battery Take Back Challenge from August 14 through October 3, 2026.

The goal is to fill the Call2Recycle collection drum before Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026!

Residents can bring unwanted rechargeable batteries to Fire Station 1 at 822 Fifth Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Together, we can help keep our community safe.

If it charges, don’t trash it - recycle it.

Learn more about Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Recycling here.

Aquatics

As summer winds down, the Statesville Leisure Pool and Statesville Splash Pad continues to transition to a reduced operating schedule.  View operating hours or learn more here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026? View the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, September 14, 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.

Fall Adult Softball League Registration Opens August 12th

Ready to get back on the field? Registration for the Fall Adult Softball Leagues with Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality opens Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Co-Ed and Men’s leagues are available for players of all skill levels.

Registration opened: Wednesday, August 12

Team registration deadline: Monday, August 31 at 5pm

Team managers and representatives are encouraged to attend the interest meeting. No RSVP is required. Learn more about Adult Softball Leagues here.

City of Statesville Lifts Mandatory Water Restrictions as Drought Conditions Improve

The City of Statesville has returned to Stage D1 Moderate Drought conditions following the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). As a result, the mandatory water restrictions that were in place under Stage D2 Severe Drought have been lifted. Read more here.

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: Car Seat Check

Make sure your child is riding safely - join us for our upcoming 2026 Car Seat Check Events in partnership with Safe Kids Iredell County, the Statesville Fire Department, and the Statesville Police Department.

📆 Monday, August 31, 2026

📍Ebenezer Volunteer Fire Department (1002 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville)

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Stormwater Advisory Commission Meeting - Thursday, August 20, 2026

🔹Human Relations Commission Meeting - Thursday, August 20, 2026

🔹Statesville Housing Authority Meeting - Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Car Seat Check - Monday, August 31, 2026

🔹Nature Day (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Live Music by Bourbon Sons & Glenn Goodnight - Friday, September 4, 2026

🔹Dive-In Movie at the Statesville Leisure Pool - SpongeBob SquarePants: Search for SquarePants - Friday, September 4, 2026

🔹Carrigan Farms (Homeschool Program Field Trips) - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

🔹Community Fun Day at Alex Cooper Park (Statesville Police Department) - Saturday, September 12, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Cam Clark & His Orchestra - Saturday, September 12, 2026

🔹Family Craft Night (Community Programs) - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

🔹Fall Art Crawl in Downtown Statesville - Saturday, September 19, 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:

🔹Skilled Laborer - Street (Full-Time): This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the Street Division.

🔹South Statesville Junior Police Ambassador (Part-Time): This position is responsible for assisting with community outreach activities and youth engagement programs sponsored by the Statesville Police Department, including City-sponsored events, educational programs, and community functions within South Statesville.

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.