Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (01/28/2026)
January 28 - February 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!
Youth League Registration Ends February 1st
Are you looking for the perfect place for your kids to explore their passion for sports in a nurturing and family-friendly environment? Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality takes immense pride in offering a diverse range of year-round opportunities for children interested in youth sports.
Youth Leagues Registration Open for Soccer, Softball, and Track & Field
๐๏ธ Registration Ends February 1, 2026
โฝ Ages 2 - 13
๐ฅ Ages 6 - 12
๐ 3rd - 8th grade
๐ Learn more or Register Now: recreation.statesvillenc.net/youth-leagues
Polar Plunge
We invite YOU to take the plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County this February! Whether youโre plunging solo or with a team, itโs all about having fun, challenging yourself, and making a splash in our community for Special Olympics.
๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
๐ Saturday, February 14, 2026
๐ Statesville Leisure Pool
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐? If you are a person with intellectual disabilities, you encounter adversities daily. You must have courage to try something that doesnโt come easily to you. Our athletes bravely face challenges on the field, in the pool and on the court. They are the inspiration for this event. The funds raised will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to Special Olympics athletes in our community.
๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ๐ซ-๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐!
Statesville Fire Department takes the Plunge!
The Statesville Fire Department is going full send for a great cause - the Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Iredell County! ๐ง
5 brave men will take the plunge: BC Wiggins, Lt. Russ, FF Coover, Inspector Campo, and Cpt. Baity, have answered the call - but thatโs just the beginning!
The stakes are COLD and are getting even COLDER. Things could get very interesting depending on how much they raise:
โก๏ธ $1,500 raised - AC Nicholson & FM Morrison jump in
โก๏ธ $2,000 raised - DC Bell & DC Kennedy join the team
โก๏ธ $2,500 raised - Chief Kurfees takes the plunge ๐ฑ๐ฅถ
The more we raise, the bigger the team and the colder the water! How far can we push this?! Letโs show up BIG for Special Olympics!
Statesville City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, January 12, 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, February 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: Blood Drive with the American Red Cross
Join Us In Saving Lives! The Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality proudly hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive.
๐ Monday, January 29, 2026 at 9am - 1:30pm
THIS WEEK:
๐นBlood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, January 29, 2026
๐นMovie Night (AIR Program) - Friday, January 30, 2026
๐นStatesville City Council Meeting - Monday, February 2, 2026
Save the date for these upcoming events:
๐น Valentines Dance / Themed Craft / Cookie Decorating (Community Night) - Thursday, February 5, 2026
๐นHeArts & Crafts (Teacher Workday) - Friday, February 6, 2026
๐นGrand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building - Monday, February 9, 2026
๐นGroup Fitness (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
๐นPolar Plunge benefitting Iredell County Special Olympics - Saturday, February 14, 2026
๐นOld Salem (Adult Day Trips) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026
๐นStatesville Wedding Expo - Sunday, February 22, 2026
๐นValentine's Day (AIR Program) - Friday, February 27, 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:
๐น Police Officer (Full-Time + Part-Time): This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.
๐นAssistant Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (Part-Time): This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a variety of programs and activities for individuals with disabilities.
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 weekโs 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.
