Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (02/25/2026)

February 25 - March 3, 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 Convention & Visitors Bureau and City of Statesville to Host Civil Rights Marker Unveiling

Public Invited to Attend Ceremony at Statesville Historical Collection

The Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau, in partnership with the City of Statesville, will host a public unveiling of a Civil Rights Marker honoring the 1960 Woolworth’s lunch counter sit-in on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Statesville Historical Collection. Learn more here.

Calling All Vendors – Arbor Day Celebration

The City of Statesville is now accepting vendors for our 24th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Statesville Park & Soccer Complex on Saturday, April 18, 2026 – and we’re looking for businesses that share our love for nature, sustainability, and community.

This free, family-friendly event draws hundreds of residents each year for tree giveaways, kids’ activities, Touch-A-Truck, environmental education, and outdoor fun and we’d love for you to be part of it! Learn more here.

Severe Weather Preparedness Week for North Carolina

Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina (March 1–7, 2026) is a statewide effort to encourage residents to review safety plans and prepare for severe weather hazards, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, flooding, lightning, and high winds. Each day focuses on a different preparedness topic, highlighting the importance of having multiple ways to receive alerts, understanding weather warnings, practicing safety procedures, and creating an emergency plan.

Residents are also encouraged to participate in the NC Annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:30 a.m. Preparedness is a year-round responsibility that helps protect lives and strengthen our community.

Read more here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026? Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, March 2, 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.

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: Bingo - Community Night

Join Statesville Recreation & Economic Viatlity for a fun-filled BINGO night the whole family can enjoy! Prizes, laughs, and friendly competition await; everyone is welcome!

📆 Thursday, March 5, 2026

📍 Statesville Recreation Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau and City of Statesville to Host Civil Rights Marker Unveiling - Thursday, February 26, 2026

🔹Statesville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, February 26, 2026

🔹Valentine's Day (AIR Program) - Friday, February 27, 2026

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, March 2, 2026

🔹Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Bingo (Community Night) - Thursday, March 5, 2026

🔹Dog Day at the Park - Saturday, March 7, 2026

🔹Spring Break Camp (Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality) - March 9 - March 13, 2026

🔹Mini Builders (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

🔹Adult Softball League Registration Opens + Interest Meeting (Co-Ed + Men's Softball) - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

🔹Statesville Spring Fling (Tennis Tournament) - Saturday, March 14, 2026

🔹Iredell Senior Games: Spring Open House + Registration - Saturday, March 14, 2026

🔹Adult Day Trip - Museum of Illusions - Tuesday, March 17, 2026

🔹Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building - Thursday, March 26, 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 - Parks Maintenance (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 Parks Maintenance division of the City’s Recreation and Economic Vitality department.

🔹Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal): This position is responsible for performing general duties relating to programs and activities at the Recreation Center Summer Camp.

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.