Due to a staffing shortage, the Statesville Leisure Pool will close after Sunday, August 29 for the season. We will not be open on Sept. 4 and 5 or Labor Day, Sept. 6, as previously scheduled. We look forward to splashing with you next May!!

There's still an opportunity to review Statesville's draft Land Development Plan and let us know what you think. All the information and a link to the survey can be found at www.statesvillenc.net/ldp. Keep reading to go straight to the links.

The City of Statesville will hold an Electronic Internet Auction beginning August 10, 2021 @ 8 AM and continue until all surplus has been disposed of. Website address to view and bid on items as they are posted is www.govdeals.com The right is reserved to delete or ‘NO SALE’ any items. Any questions regarding this sale, contact Eva Mendez, City of Statesville Purchasing Department at 704-878-3416

COME TOGETHER!!! Tuesday evening, 5-6 p.m., at the Bentley Center for a conversation with local officials about our judicial system. Come with your questions and an open mind! There is a lot to learn about and Superior Court Judge Joe Crosswhite will be there to help guide us through the discussion. Tuesday, July 20, 5-6 p.m. at the Bentley Center. Call 704-873-6177 for more information.

The safest way to enjoy fireworks this July Fourth is at the Statesville Fireworks Celebration this Saturday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. in the Signal Hill Mall area. But if you’re thinking about putting on your show, here’s what you need to know before you purchase legal fireworks from a reputable fireworks dealer: The only fireworks that are legal in North Carolina are sparklers, fountains, and novelty fireworks items that do not explode or are not intended to spin or to leave the ground and fly through the air. These include snake and glow worms, smoke devices consisting of a tube or sphere that produce white or colored smoke, trick noisemakers, including party poppers, string poppers and snappers and wire sparklers. You must be 18 to purchase fireworks in North Carolina and it is illegal for children under the age of 16 to possess fireworks. That’s why the Statesville Fire Marshall’s office stresses that fireworks should only be used under close adult supervision. Thousands of people of are injured each year due to fireworks-related incidents. If you choose to buy and use legal fireworks, follow these safety tips:

Join us for the 2021 City of Statesville Fireworks Celebration on Saturday, July 3. Launch time is 9:30 p.m. The launch location is the same as in past years - the Signal Hill Mountain Bike Trail area.

A plan that will help meet the needs of our region’s transportation issues is ready for your input! The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (or MTP) contains goals, objectives and priorities for the next 20+ years in Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties and a portion of Union County. It includes driving, bicycling, walking, riding transit, freight movement – all the modes of transportation that are important to our area. We hope you will review the plan. You’ve got until July 14th to let us know what you think! Keep reading for the link.

Statesville City offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no garbage collection on this day. The revised schedule for July 5-9 for residential routes is: •Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday. •Tuesday and Wednesday routes will be collected on Wednesday. •Thursday & Friday routes will operate on their regular schedule. The revised schedule for commercial businesses with roll-out carts or garbage containers is: •Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected on Tuesday. •Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday routes will be collected on their regular schedule.

City offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day and we are deeply grateful to those who served our country. To commemorate the holiday, Statesville staff will place about 2,500 flags on the graves of soldiers buried in both Oakwood and Belmont Cemeteries. As a further tribute, an employee will lower the flags in these cemeteries at sunrise on Memorial Day to half-staff and raise them at noon as is customary for this holiday. The monument pictured above was donated 70 years ago by Iredell County and is located on land in Oakwood Cemetery donated by the City of Statesville to memorialize the men and women who died in service. There is an identical monument in Belmont Cemetery. Continue reading for the holiday schedule.

The Statesville Leisure Pool is opening May 29 for the summer season with two swim sessions Monday thru Saturday: an early session, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., and a late session, 4-8 p.m. There is only one session on Sundays, 2-6 p.m. The price per session is $5 for ages 1 and up and free for ages under 1. The maximum attendance for each session is 250. Pool admission fees are included with the Annual Membership to the Statesville Fitness and Activity Center. The pool will be open Saturday and Sunday, May 29-30, as well as Memorial Day. It will begin seven-day-a-week operations beginning Saturday, June 5.

The City of Statesville’s Planning Board and Board of Adjustment have upcoming vacancies for residents of the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), which is the unincorporated area generally within three miles outside the City’s primary city limit and subject to zoning and land use regulations. Please contact 704-878-3583 or email anesbit@statesvillenc.net if you would like to know more about these positions or to request a volunteer application form. The forms are also online at www.statesvillenc.net/volunteer.

City Manager Ron Smith presented the proposed 2021-2022 budget to Council Monday, recommending a $118.6 million budget for the next fiscal year. It includes a tax rate increase of just over five cents, elimination of the solid waste fee, and increases to the water and sewer rates. Smith said these recommendations reflect the City’s growth and making sure its needs are addressed now and the future. Continue reading to view Smith’s visual presentation, as well as the proposed budget and budget message. Council will meet May 10 at noon to hear more about the particulars of the budget.

Learn more about the Statesville Civic Center market study to determine the facility's direction at a Virtual Public Forum, on Tuesday, May 4, at 6 p.m. Continue reading to get the meeting link or request the link by emailing kroberts@statesvillenc.net.

City Council is expecting a lot of interest in Monday night's Council meeting. In accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines, attendance in the council chambers will be limited. Persons who wish to speak in one of the 10 public hearings may sign up to do so and will be allowed in the room to speak for three minutes at the appropriate time. Comments can also be emailed to clerk@statesvillenc.net to be read during the meeting. The public is encouraged to view the meeting live on cable channel 20 and online at www.statesvillenc.net/live

Statesville’s traditional Arbor Day festivities have had to be adjusted for a second year, but there are still plenty of ways for you to celebrate our City’s beauty on Saturday, April 17. Start off the day by participating in the Litter Sweep event and help pick up trash along our streets and in our parks. At noon, the Recreation and Parks Department will be handing out 300 tree saplings free at the Soccer Complex. Keep reading for more information.

Make plans to help clean up our local parks and streets on Saturday, April 17. It's the big LITTER SWEEP event and you're invited to join in. Come to Bristol Road Community Center, Bentley Community Center, Garfield Park or Oakland Presbyterian Church at 9 a.m. We will clean up litter in the surrounding neighborhoods of the three meeting locations. Safety vests, gloves, trash bags, pickup sticks, water and snacks will be available. We'll finish up at 11 a.m. in time to participate in the Arbor Day Celebration Drive-Thru event at the Statesville Soccer Complex, where 300 tree saplings will be given away beginning at noon.

Statesville’s first street adoption for its new Adopt-A-Street Program was announced Wednesday during the touching dedication of a portion of Raleigh Ave., adopted in memory of Carlos Livingston, who was hit and killed 15 years ago in that area. City Council Member Frederick Foster initiated the adoption. Carlos’ mother and other family and friends were present for the dedication. “This is a very fitting way to kick off the Adopt-A-Street Program and honor the memory of Carlos,” Foster continued. “My hope is that this small gesture will help us to always remember how Carlos made Statesville a more beautiful place with his smile and friendliness.” Continue reading for more information.

Statesville City offices will be closed Friday, April 2 in recognition of the Easter holidays. There will be no garbage collection on Friday. The revised schedule for residents for the week of March 29 – April 2 is as follows: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday routes will operate on a regular schedule. Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Thursday.

The City of Statesville will be posting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the City of Statesville website on February 17, 2021. The Request for Qualifications is soliciting qualifications from those Design/Builder teams interested in designing and constructing Fire Station 1. The website address to view and download the RFQ documentation is: www.statesvillenc.net/bidpostings The City of Statesville reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals and to accept any proposal which is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Statesville, NC. For any questions regarding this proposal, contact Scott Harrell, Assistant City Manager at 704-878-3551.

The Customer Services office, located at 301 S. Center St., has re-opened for in-person service. Customers are encouraged to use the drive-thru or the drop box, both located at 301 S. Center St.; pay online, by mail or by phone at 704-878-3564. Thank you for your patience while we were short staffed. The safety of our customers and employees is very important. If you have questions, please call 704-878-3564 or email info@statesvillenc.net.

The Statesville Fire Department is donating a 1989 Smeal fire engine to Mitchell Community College to use in its Basic Firefighting Program. The 32-year old engine no longer meets NFPA standards, but can be used for training students in the program, benefitting fire departments in Statesville and throughout Iredell County. Mitchell Community College will maintain this engine and keep the pump records up-to-date on an annual basis. Public Notice will be posted from March 8, 2021 to March 12, 2021

The City’s drive-thru payment center re-opened Monday. The Customer Services office, located at 301 S. Center St., remains closed to persons needing to pay their utility bills. These customers may use the drive-thru or the drop box, both located at 301 S. Center St.; pay online, by mail or by phone at 704-878-3564. Persons needing to open new accounts or transfer accounts need to call 704-878-3564 or email customerservice@statesvillenc.net to enter the building. Thank you for your patience while we resume full staffing levels and are able to keep our customers and employees safe. The $2.75 convenience fee will be credited back to your account.

Effective March 1st, the City of Statesville is limiting walk-in access to the Customer Service Office at 301 S. Center St. to protect the health and safety of the community, customers, and staff. Customers who have traditionally paid in person should use other options for their own safety and convenience, including by mail, bank draft, phone, drop box or a bank's bill-pay service. DRIVE-THRU IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

The City of Statesville will receive Bids for the Eastside Taxiway Lighting & Vault at the Airport Terminal Building located at 238 Airport Road, Statesville, NC 28677, until March 16, 2021 at 10:00a.m., at which time all Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud via virtual meeting. Bidding and Contract documents may be requested from HBoniface@parrishandpartners.com.

Todd Scott, chairman of the Statesville Chapter of the NAACP, (left) was presented a proclamation by Statesville Mayor Costi Kutteh, recognizing February as Black History Month. As part of the presentation, Kutteh also told Scott “there is no Statesville history without Black history”. With the Mayor and Scott are Council member Doris Allison, Police Chief David Allison and Council member Frederick Foster. The first African-American to serve on Statesville City Council was A.E. (Pete) Peterson in 1985. Since that time, the following African-American citizens have also served: Willie Williams, Flake Huggins, Keith Williams, Jarrod Phifer, Allison and Foster.

In June of 2011 the City of Statesville migrated from VHF radio system to 800MHz P25 compliant radio system. This change rendered the VHF radios useless to the City of Statesville. These items were declared surplus. The City of Statesville will be donating used surplus radio equipment to Hiddenite Volunteer Fire Department. Hiddenite Fire Department lacks enough radios to operate properly on an emergency scene. The donation will help with safety of the Fire Fighters of Hiddenite Volunteer Fire Department.

UPDATE FEB. 19: Looks like we dodged a bullet. No major power outages. No major emergencies. Before you put away your winter gear - take a minute to make sure you're prepared for emergencies: www.statesvillenc.net/update

FEB. 17 UPDATE - Leaf Collection will resume after weather and road conditions permit. Crews are in Area 3 - areas north of E. Broad St. around Hartness Rd. and Radio Rd. Please check back for updates.

Statesville City employees held a successful United Way Campaign this year, raising more than $19,000 for the community. With the theme "Live United", the departments came together to support the work of the United Way agencies. Each department had a designated employee who oversaw the campaigns in their departments.

Statesville City Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no garbage collection on Monday. The revised schedule for residential garbage collection for the week of Jan. 18-22 is: Monday's route will run on Tuesday. Tuesday and Wednesday routes will run on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday routes will run on a regular schedule. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center will be closed on January 18. Statesville ABC stores will be open on January 18. Continue reading for information on the virtual MLK Community Celebration event.

Statesville City Offices will operate on a regular schedule today. Employees are expected to report to work at their regular time.

The Statesville Street crews are watching over the streets tonight and into the weekend to make sure they are as safe as possible for traveling. When necessary, the crews put sand on the roads to help with traction. They aren't able to apply sand on all the streets, but try to get the main thoroughfares, bridges, exit ramps and well-known "cold spots". Keep up with road conditions on the City's website, Facebook and Twitter and local media. Keep reading for phone numbers and links!

Be sure to recycle right after the holidays! Flatten gift boxes and cardboard boxes before recycling. You can recycle wrapping paper, as long as it's non-metalic and not shredded. Don't add the bows and ribbons though. Christmas cards are recyclable as long as they are printed on paper. If it is photo paper, please throw in the trash. And don't forget to recycle your live Christmas tree. Just place it on the curb (undecorated). For a limited time after the holidays, the City will collect boxes that are placed outside the recycling carts. But please break them down to allow for more room!! If in doubt, throw it out!!

City offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holidays. Offices will be closed Friday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day. Don't miss your garbage pick-up day. Click below for the full schedule.

Mark your calendars now so you won't miss out on your garbage pick-up during the Christmas week!!! Statesville City offices will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25 in recognition of the Christmas holiday. The revised schedule for residential garbage collection is as follows: Monday’s routes will be collected on a regular schedule. Tuesday and Wednesday routes will be collected on Tuesday. Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Wednesday. There will be no garbage collection on Thursday and Friday.

There is the possibility of a wintry mix overnight and tomorrow in our area. Fingers crossed that our recent warm temperatures will cause any sleet and freezing rain to melt with little impact. But just in case, the sand trucks will spread sand in trouble spots such as bridges, overpasses, shady areas and major roads with steep inclines. Personnel will be on-call if changes in the weather or conditions cause more trouble spots. To report icy road conditions, please call 704-878-3406. Residents on Wednesday's garbage route are encouraged to place their containers on the curb tonight. Check back on any updates on roads and Sanitation services.

The City of Statesville is requesting proposals on two significant projects: (1) Professional services necessary to complete an interchange feasibility study; and (2) Upgrading the sound and video in the City Hall Council Chambers. Click on “Read Article” below for more details on these projects.

Santa has left his magic mailbox at City Hall again this year. The magic mailbox has the ability to special express your letter to the North Pole without a stamp! Children can write a letter to Santa and drop it off in the mailbox outside the building at 227 S. Center St. or mail it to Santa, PO Box 1111, Statesville 28687. Please include a name and address so Santa can send a reply. Letters need to be sent by Monday, December 14.

Wishing you a safe and happy Thanksgiving this year. City offices will be closed Nov. 26 and 27 and there will be no garbage collection on those days. Monday's route will run on a regular schedule. Tuesday and Wednesday routes will run on Tuesday. Thursday and Friday routes will run on Wednesday. Tell your friends and neighbors about the change so they won't miss their pick-up!!! Keep reading for more information.

Statesville City council meetings are open to the public, but because of the increased number of COVID-19 cases in our area, attendance inside the City Hall Council Chambers, 227 S. Center St., is limited to not more than 30 persons in the audience. Those in attendance will be asked to wear a mask and sit six feet apart from non-related persons. Prior to entering the council chambers, each person will be asked to register and have their temperature checked. Attendees will wait in the first floor lobby until they are directed to the council chambers at the appropriate time.

Power is restored to all Statesville Electric Utilities customers. If you do not have power and you are a Statesville Electric customer, please report the outage to 704-878-3479.

The City of Statesville will close its offices on Wednesday, November 11 in recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday. Mayor Costi Kutteh signed a proclamation honoring veterans for their service and highlighted the 48 veterans who are employed by the City of Statesville. The revised garbage collection schedule is as follows:

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Keep reading for more information about polling places and the election schedule. VOTE!

POWER RESTORED: Except for the customers requiring the work of an electrician, Statesville Electric Utility customers are all back on. With the assistance of crews from neighoboring public power communities, more than 6,000 customers had their power restored in about 48 hours. Here are some tips:

Happy October! If you’re getting ready to celebrate Halloween, the City of Statesville encourages you to follow the Halloween guidelines from the NCDHHS. There are lots of options and safe ways to enjoy the season.

The City of Statesville intends to solicit qualified bids for East Corporate Area Development Phase 1 Project through Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at 2 p.m. The work involves the construction of a new corporate aviation development area adjacent to the eastern portion of Taxiway B on the south side of Runway 10-28. Continue reading for more information on the project and bid process.

Statesville City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 19 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 227 S. Center St.. The Preagenda Meeting begins at 6 p.m. and the regular meeting will begin at 7 p.m. These meetings are open to the public. Please wear a mask if you attend in person. Your temperature will be taken in the lobby of City Hall. The 7 p.m. meeting will be broadcast live on cable channel 20 and www.statesvillenc.net/live. This is a public comment meeting. If you wish to speak, please sign up in person and limit your comments to three minutes. Continue reading to view the agenda.

The City of Statesville is accepting proposals for “Street Improvement Project-Division FF”. Sealed proposals for this project will be received until Monday, November 2, at 2 p.m. The bids will be opened publicly at 3 p.m. on November 2. Continue reading for more information.

What a way to celebrate Public Power Week!! A Statesville Electric crew is on the way to Lafayette, LA, to assist with the anticipated power restoration efforts needed after Hurricane Delta comes to shore Friday afternoon. Lafayette Utilities System, one of 2,000 public power communities in the United States, requested the assistance through ElectriCities’ mutual aid arrangement. Several other N.C. public power utilities are also traveling to Louisiana.

The new deadline for the 2020 Census is Monday, October 5. Accurate Census data is vital to Statesville and North Carolina and it's up to us to be counted. You can be counted now online (my2020census.gov) or by phone (844-330-2020) Be counted and challenge your friends and family to be counted.

The steady rain in our region could cause flooding and bring down trees, but City crews are prepared. Street and Stormwater crews are monitoring areas with a history of flooding and continue to keep storm drains free of debris. Chain saws and other equipment have been prepped to tackle any downed trees or limbs. Keep reading to make sure you’re as prepared as the City!

Be a part of an exciting community art event and help paint a beautiful mural on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Bentley Community Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and pick up a paint brush and help fill in the outline of a unique drawing on the wall inside Bentley. There will be free food provided by G4G Ministries and shaved ice by Mas Raspas.

Thank you to all who came to our Land Development Plan Workshop at the Statesville Civic Center. There is still time to contribute online. Click below to take the survey.

More than 400 pairs of feet serve the citizens of Statesville each day. The employees associated with those feet perform hundreds of different jobs, from repairing potholes to responding to emergencies to helping customers. And we appreciate every single foot! Labor Day is Monday and most of the feet will be taking the day off, but we are here if you need us. City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Here's the information on the revised garbage and recycling schedule for Sept. 7-11.

Do you need help with childcare on virtual school days? The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department is offering a Virtual Learning Day Program with the additional option of registration for our After School Enhancement Program. Both programs are held at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center.

Statesville City Council will meet Friday, August 28, for a special work session. The meeting will be held in the council chambers of City Hall, 227 S. Center St., beginning at 9 a.m. The meeting is open to the public, but it will also be broadcast live on statesvillenc.net/live.

Monday night's Council meeting is open to the public, but attendance will be limited. Those attending will be asked to wear a mask, have their temperature taken and hands washed upon entering City Hall. This is a public comment meeting. Persons wishing to speak must register in the lobby and wait for directions. Council meetings are broadcast live on YouTube at statesvillenc.net/live and cable channel 20. Continue reading for more information.

Statesville is receiving sealed bids for the construction of the Old Country Club and Sullivan Road Sewer Rehabilitation at a designated drop point located at 301 South Center Street, Statesville, until Thursday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. EST. Due to current epidemiological considerations, public attendance at the bid opening is prohibited; however, bids will be publicly opened and read at 4 PM, September 3, 2020 at the Statesville City Hall, 227 South Center Street, Statesville, NC 28677 by means of public broadcast. Access to the televised bid opening will be via the City website at www.statesvillenc.net/live. Continue reading for more information and a link to the specifics of the project.

Need to cool off? Don't forget about the Leisure Pool! It will be open 7 days a week through August 16 and then weekends only through Labor Day. You must purchase a wrist band prior to coming - call 704-878-3429 or check out the Leisure Pool Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/SVLLeisurePool/ to see what is available. However, wrist bands must be purchased in person. Wrist bands are $5 a piece.

While Tropical Storm Isaisas is expected to have little impact on the Statesville area, our neighbors down east anticipate heavy rainfall, strong winds and dangerous storm surges. A Statesville Electric Line crew left Monday morning to support our public power friends in New Bern. Statesville and High Point crews are arriving in advance of the storm to enable quicker power restoration as soon as the storm passes.

Here's what you need to know about Monday night's City Council meeting: Occupancy in the chambers is limited and you will need to register in the lobby if you want to speak during the public hearing. THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC COMMENT MEETING. You are asked to wear a mask/face covering. In the lobby, you will have your temperature checked and there will be hand sanitizer for you to use. Social distancing guidelines will be followed throughout the building. Don't forget that you can stay at home and watch the meeting live at statesvillenc.net/live or on cable channel 20.

NOW HIRING: Ever dream of becoming a firefighter? Now is your time! The Statesville Fire Department has several firefighter openings and is accepting applications through Friday, July 31, 2020. The SFD is made up of a team of firefighters and administrative staff delivering professional services to nearly 27,000 citizens, covering more than 26 square miles. Currently, there are 80 full-time personnel staffing four fire stations. If you are interested in a career as a firefighter and being a part of a well-trained, professional, rapid response team dedicated to the safety and protection of our community’s quality of life – apply today!!

The City of Statesville will be posting a Request for Quotes (RFQ) on the City of Statesville website on August 3, 2020. The Request for Quotes is for an Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer. The website address to view and download the RFQ documentation is: https://www.statesvillenc.net/departments/finance/purchasing/bidpostings The City of Statesville reserved the right to reject any or all bid proposals and to accept any proposal which is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Statesville, NC. For any questions regarding this proposal, contact Brandy Johnson, Lab Supervisor at 704-878-3439.

The July Community Meeting – hosted by the Statesville Police Department – is Saturday, July 18, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Police Substation, 1392 Shelton Avenue. The meeting will be held in the parking lot and COVID-19 guidelines will be followed. Please bring your own chair and wear a mask. During the meeting, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, get updated information and speak directly with Police Chief David Addison. Chief Addison started the monthly meetings as a way to find out what is on the minds of the community as well as share important information about the police department. The meetings are held the third Saturday of each month in different locations and begin at 1 p.m. (If discussion concludes before 2 p.m., the meeting is ended early. You are encouraged to arrive at 1 p.m.)

Hey Statesville. We need to talk! We need to talk about parks … and recreation programs … and facilities … and greenways. We’re still working on a new Comprehensive Recreation and Parks Master Plan for Statesville - we call it “Route 2 Recreation” or “R2” - and it desperately needs your input. We want to get together with you … outside … wearing masks and social distancing …and tell you about this project. But mainly, we want to hear your thoughts and dreams about our Recreation and Parks Department. Keep reading to see where we will be gathering …

City of Statesville offices will be closed Friday, July 3 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. There will be no garbage collection on July 3rd. The revised schedule for garbage collection is: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday routes will operate on a regular schedule. Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Thursday. The Leisure Pool will be open July 4th with swim sessions from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. The Splash Pad at the Bentley Community Center will also be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There are three meetings tonight (June 15) that will be broadcast live on the City's YouTube Channel. First there is a 5 p.m. Fire Statesville Relocation workshop; the 6 p.m. pre-agenda meeting; and the 7 p.m. City Council meeting. These meetings are open to the public with limited occupancy due to COVID-19 restrictions. Arrangements will be made to assure that persons who sign up to speak during public comment or the public hearing will be admitted. For links to watch live continue reading.

By the end of the summer, the City of Statesville will have its first ever housing inventory completed. This record of nearly 10,000 houses will be used by the Planning Department in future decision-making and as an aid in developing priorities for housing-related issues. The inventory is being conducted by Planning Department staff with the help of Recreation and Parks staff, and involves driving by every residential structure within the city limits. The City’s IT staff developed a special software program that allows the inspectors to instantly record the condition of each house, noting whether it is in compliance with the City’s minimum housing code or whether it appears to need repairs or may be abandoned. The report will also list the owner of the property, any reported liens or back taxes, and background on prior maintenance issues.

The monthly community meetings, sponsored by Statesville Police Chief David Addison, are starting back up this month. The June 20 meeting will be held outdoors at Christian Outreach of the Piedmont, 1424 Rickert St., beginning at 1 p.m. During the meeting, Addison updates the group and responds to questions on police matters. The meeting is informal and goes until 3 p.m. if needed. It’s a great way to find out what’s going on in the community and how the police is dealing with particular issues. Because of COVID-19, the meeting will be held in the facility parking lot. Participants will be asked to follow social distancing guidelines. For more information, call 704-878-3406 or email daddison@statesvillenc.net

Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has announced that Deputy Fire Chief Andy Weatherman has been named the new Fire Chief of the Statesville Fire Department. Weatherman, 52, has been with the department for 26 years, rising from firefighter to chief. He has served as interim Chief for the past six months following the resignation of Chief Spencer Lee in December.

The Statesville Regional Airport will hold a public meeting on June 18 - both virtually and in person - to allow the public to ask questions and provide comments on the environmental impacts of the runway improvement project. For more information on this project and the public meetings, please continue reading.

The Statesville Leisure Pool will open Friday, June 5th. It’s going to be different in order to follow the COVID-19 guidelines – so please read the following to prepare for your fun time of splashing at the pool! Admission will be $5 for each swimming session. You will receive a wristband to wear during your swim session. You are encouraged to purchase the wristbands ahead of time. The Splash Pad at Bentley Community Center will also open on June 5th with limited hours and occupancy. Please click on Read Article for more information.

Have you ever wanted to watch a bid opening? Watch the opening of bids for the Larkin Development Water Supply Project. This is a major project impacting Statesville’s growth in southeast Statesville. Click on READ ARTICLE below for a direct link.

This monument stands in Oakwood Cemetery in honor of those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Statesville City Government offices will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage pick-up on Monday. The revised schedule is Monday's route will run Tuesday. Tuesday and Wednesday routes will run Wednesday. Thursday and Friday routes will run on a regular schedule.

The City of Statesville has released its 2019 Water Quality Report and results show the City's drinking water meets or exceeds every health standard developed by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Statesville’s Water Quality Report is prepared by the City's Water Resources Department to meet the EPA's National Primary Drinking Water Regulation for Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR). It details drinking water sources, the testing methodology, the substances detected in the water and the levels of those substances.

Although the public will not be able to attend Monday night's City Council meeting in person, you will be able to watch it live at statesvillenc.net/live or on Cable Channel 20. To participate in the public comment portion of the meeting, submit your comments in writing to clerk@statesvillenc.net by noon on May 18. Call 704-878-3544 to get more information on speaking at the public hearings scheduled for Monday night.

The City of Statesville is advertising for sealed bids for furnishing the labor and equipment for the installation of one 115 kV-24.94/14.4 kV substation. Proposals are due at or before June 2, 2020 at 2 p.m. and should be addressed to the attention of John Maclaga, City of Statesville, 915 Winston Ave., Statesville, NC 28677. For more information on this project, click Read Article.

The 128-year old City Hall building is getting a May makeover that includes cleaning the exterior surfaces, painting and caulking the windows, and painting other areas on the outside of the building. Custom Coatings of Hickory is performing the work at a cost of $17,600. Much care is being used in cleaning the building’s exterior because of its age. Also, the building and the cleaning solutions being used are environmentally friendly. Pedestrians are advised to use caution when walking in the area around City Hall, 227 S. Center St.

Congratulations to the Statesville Electric Utilities Department for earning a top national award for operational excellence. The Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3) Award is given by the American Public Power Association to recognize reliability, safety, workforce development and system improvement. Not only did Statesville receive this honor - they earned the top tier designation – diamond.

Statesville City Manager presented his proposed budget Monday night. It keeps the tax rate the same at $0.5478. Although there has been growth in the City’s property valuation, the impact of COVID-19 is taking its toll on the numbers. There is no electric rate and there is a 3% increase in water rates and 3.5% increase in sewer rates. Click on Read Article below to read the entire budget and review the proposed budget document.

Unfortunately, due to restrictions related to COVID-19, the public will not be able to attend the May 4th City Council meeting in person. However, the City is offering several options for viewing and participating in the meeting which begins at 7 p.m. You can watch the meeting live on cable channel 20 or stream it online. To participate in the public hearings, you can submit your comments in writing to the City Clerk or speak during the meeting via Zoom. For more information on watching/participating, continue by clicking on “Read Article”.

The City of Statesville (Owner) is requesting proposals for the construction of the following project: Larkin Development Water Supply Project. Sealed proposals for the construction of the project will be received by the Collection Department until 2 p.m. local time on May 26, 2020, at Statesville City Offices, 301 S. Center St., Statesville NC 28677. This project consists of a single prime unit price contract for the installation of approximately 4,800 LF of new 12-inch diameter and 12,325 LF of new 16-inch diameter water main, providing finished water to the proposed Larkin Development property. For more information on the project, click on “Read Article” below.

It's business as usual in the Sanitation Division. Due to the increased amount of spring yard work coupled with all the debris left from recent storms, yard waste crews have more work than usual. Crews are working hard to catch up; hopefully we'll be back on schedule after next week. Here's a complete update on Sanitation services.

Statesville City Council meetings are now being live streamed at 7 p.m. on meeting nights. (first and third Monday nights). The live broadcast can be viewed at www.statesvillenc.net/live and on cable channel 20. Past meetings can be then be viewed on the City's YouTube page. Click below to get more information on how to watch past meetings.

City Offices are closed Friday, April 10, in observance of the Easter holidays. The revised schedule for residential sanitation services is: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday routes will run on the same schedule. Thursday and Friday routes will run on Thursday. There is no collection on Friday. Sanitation routes are now starting earlier in the day. Please place your containers on the curb the night before your pick-up day.

Repairs to the City's Water Treatment Plant have been successfully completed and enough water is being pumped through the system to lift the voluntary restrictions on water usage. Much appreciation to Statesville Water Customers for their cooperation during this emergency. Continue reading for more information on the repairs.

In an update to Iredell County residents Tuesday, County Manager Beth Jones announced that Iredell is not considering a shelter in place order at this time. The entire update can be read by clicking below.

The City of Statesville is soliciting proposals for Assembly Unites for Future Overhead and Underground Electric Distribution Line Construction. Please click below for more information.

Census 2020 information is coming to your house soon! Please take time to complete the Census Form. You can fill it out online, by phone or mail. But please fill it out! The census will determine funding for housing programs, schools, hospitals, economic development and much more in our community.

The City of Statesville Electric Utilities has received the prestigious Public Power Awards of Excellence in four key areas of service, recognizing Statesville as one of the top performers of public power in the state for 2019: “Value of Public Power”, “Wholesale Power Cost”, “Workforce Planning and Development”, and “Continuous Improvement”.

Statesville City Manager Ron Smith has named Sherry Ashley as the new Planning Director, replacing David Currier who retired last month following 42 years of service. Ashley has served as the City’s Assistant Planning Director since 2006 and has more than 25 years of planning experience.

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Heavy rains are expected in our area through Thursday night and the City wants you to be prepared. Street and Stormwater crews are clearing as many street storm gates as possible and will be monitoring hot spots throughout the City to hopefully avoid flooding issues. Click on “Read Article” for additional flood preparation information.

David Currier, long-time Planning Director for the City of Statesville, has retired after 42 years with the City. He was recognized at Monday night's City Council meeting for his service and leadership in guiding the City's growth.

Do your part to support Iredell County Special Olympics by “Taking the Plunge” on Saturday, Feb. 15 at the Statesville Leisure Pool. Special Olympics athletes are never charged to compete and we need your help to continue this practice. Encourage your friends, family and co-workers to participate as plungers or just donate to the cause! And we’d love for everyone to come out and cheer on the participants. Don’t forget a towel and a change of clothes. Keep reading for more information on registration.

City offices will be closed Monday, January 20 in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no garbage collection on Monday. Click "Read Article" to get the revised schedule and find out about the different events celebrating this holiday.

Information on the bids for furnishing materials for a City-related project will be posted on the City's website on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Sealed bids will be accepted through 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. Click below for more information on this project.

If you missed the public meeting for the Shelton Avenue Multi-Use Path/Linear Park, it's not too late to share your ideas on the types of uses and features you'd like to see in the park and multi-use path. CLICK BELOW to review options and then email your top five choices to the Planning Department.