Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (06/17/2026)
June 17 - 23, 2026
Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!
Juneteenth Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules
In observance of Juneteenth, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Residential Sanitation Routes for June 15-19:
- Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Thursday, June 18.
Commercial Sanitation Routes for June 15-20 (for roll-out carts and garbage containers):
- Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Thursday, June 18.
- Saturday routes will operate on their regular schedule.
Facility Hours:
- The Statesville Recreation Center, Bentley Community Center, and Statesville Splash Pad will be closed on June 19.
- The Statesville Leisure Pool will be open. For admission details and hours of operation, please visit www.statesvillenc.net/aquatics.
View the full 2026 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules here.
A Celebration of Heritage: Garfield Green Street Historic District
Join the Statesville African American Heritage Preservation Commission and the City of Statesville on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 12p-3p as the community comes together to celebrate the Garfield Green Street National Historic District and its recent listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Read the full press release for all event details, parking information, road closures, and vendor opportunities here.
Celebrating 160 Years - A Juneteenth Legacy
The community is invited to come together for a celebration of freedom, culture, history, and unity at this year’s Juneteenth Statesville Celebration in Downtown Statesville on June 20, 2026 from 11a-7p. Enjoy live entertainment, vendors, food, activities, and opportunities to connect as we honor this important moment in American history. Learn more from Juneteenth Statesville here.
City of Statesville Launches 2026 School Supply Drive
The City is once again rallying the community to help local students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. Beginning June 17 and continuing through July 24, residents are encouraged to donate school supplies at collection sites throughout the city.
Donations will support the Village Intervention Partnership's (VIP) annual backpack giveaway during the Statesville Heritage Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Statesville Event Center. Learn more here.
Statesville City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, June 15, 2026? View the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.
The next Council meeting is Monday, July 13, 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.
Waste & Reclycling Workers Week
Waste & Recycling Workers Week (June 15–20, 2026) recognizes the dedicated employees who help keep Statesville clean, safe, and healthy through garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulky waste collection.
The City of Statesville invites residents to celebrate these essential workers by sharing stories, shoutouts, and photos of employees who have made a positive impact in their neighborhoods. Selected submissions will be highlighted during Waste & Recycling Workers Week to honor the people who serve our community every day. Learn more here.
Summer Youth Sports & Fitness Opportunities
From team sports and summer camps to tennis, pickleball, and youth fitness programs, Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality (REV) offers a wide variety of opportunities to help young athletes stay active, build confidence, and develop new skills this summer! Select one or all of the programs below to learn more:
Fall Youth Leagues: Registration is now open in soccer, softball and volleyball. Registration closes July 1st. Learn more here.
Summer Sports Camps: Weekly camps available from June 1st thru July 9th in wrestling, tennis, track & field, softball, baseball, volleyball, and soccer. Registration closes the Friday prior to each camp start date.
Youth Tennis: Unlock their tennis potential with year-round youth tennis! Monthly group tennis lessons are the perfect way to dive into the world of tennis or enhance your existing skills. Registering now for June and July sessions.
Pickleball: Ready to join one of the fastest-growing sports in the country? Whether you've never held a paddle or are looking for a refresher on the fundamentals, this program will give you the skills and confidence to enjoy the game. The upcoming July course is for ages 14 - 17! Registration ends July 3rd.
Youth Fit: Welcome to our introductory fitness class designed exclusively for ages 11-13! We understand the importance of instilling healthy habits from a young age, and our 'Youth Fit' Program aims to do just that. What sets our program apart is that upon successful completion of the course, participants gain access to our Statesville Recreation Center, even if they don't meet the age requirements. Registering now for June and July courses.
Stage D2 Extreme Drought Continues; Water Restrictions still in Effect
The City of Statesville has reduced its water shortage response level to Stage 2 following improved drought conditions and guidance from state drought officials. 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: Juneteenth Celebration
The community is invited to come together for a celebration of freedom, culture, history, and unity at this year’s Juneteenth Statesville Celebration.
THIS WEEK
🔹Stormwater Advisory Commission Meeting - Thursday, June 18, 2026
🔹Called: Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, June 18, 2026
🔹Human Relations Commission Meeting - Thursday, June 18, 2026
🔹A Celebration of Heritage: Garfield Green Street Historic District - Friday, June 19, 2026
🔹Juneteenth Statesville - Saturday, June 20, 2026
🔹Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🔹Statesville Housing Authority Meeting - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
🔹Statesville Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Save the date for these upcoming events
🔹Car Seat Check - Monday, June 29, 2026
🔹2026 Fireworks Celebration - Friday, July 3, 2026
🔹Pickleball 101: Learn to Play - July 6 - 29, 2026 (Mondays and Wednesdays)
🔹Community Fun Day at Summit Village Community Center - Thursday, July 9, 2026
🔹Ice Cream (or Snoball) with a Cop - Thursday, July 16, 2026
🔹Indoor Movies: Zootopia 2 - Friday, July 17, 2026
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:
🔹Administrative Associate - City Administration (Part-Time): This position provides administrative and clerical support to City Administration staff. The role performs a variety of office and customer service functions requiring confidentiality, accuracy, and organizational efficiency.
🔹Administrative Associate - Event Center (Part-Time): This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Statesville Event Center. Responsibilities include assisting with event documentation, client communication, scheduling support, records management, and general office operations. This role supports event coordination efforts and ensures accurate record keeping and compliance with City policies and procedures.
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.
