Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (03/18/2026)
March 18 - 24, 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 City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, March 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, April 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.
Spring Art Crawl (03/21/26)
Join us for an afternoon celebrating local creativity as downtown businesses transform into galleries featuring artists, live demonstrations, and unique works of art. It’s the perfect opportunity to stroll through Downtown Statesville, meet talented artists, and experience the vibrant arts scene in our community.
Spring Art Crawl is Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 2p until 6p. Learn more here.
Spring Fever: 12 Energy Saving Tips for Spring
The Spring season is upon us, and with this upcoming season comes a fresh opportunity to find ways to save energy {and money}. So, as spring rolls in, it is time to perform some seasonal maintenance around your home.
Check out these 12 Energy Saving Tips for Spring from the City of Statesville:
1. Service Your Air Conditioner
2. Open Windows & Use Ceiling Fans
3. Install Window Treatments
4. Open Window Treatments or Blinds
If you have a high energy-efficient home, you will consume less electricity and in return, help you lower your power bills. View all 12 Energy Saving Tips for Spring here.
Spring Trash Bash (04/25/26)
The City is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and help clean up their community at the Spring Trash Bash! The Spring Trash Bash, held in conjunction with the NCDOT Litter Sweep, is part of North Carolina’s biannual roadside litter removal initiative. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, residents can make a visible difference in our city. Learn more or sign up now 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: Coffee with a Cop
Join the Statesville Police Department for Coffee with a Cop at Daylight Donuts.
THIS WEEK
🔹Coffee with a Cop (Statesville Police Department) - Thursday, March 19, 2026
🔹Stormwater Advisory Commission Meeting - Thursday, March 19, 2026
🔹Human Relations Commission Meeting - Thursday, March 19, 2026
🔹Downtown Statesville Spring Art Crawl - Saturday, March 21, 2026
🔹Car Seat Check - Monday, March 23, 2026
🔹Statesville ABC Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🔹Statesville Housing Authority Meeting - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🔹Statesville Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Save the date for these upcoming events
🔹Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building - Thursday, March 26, 2026
🔹Spring Egg Hunt (Statesville Park & Soccer Complex) - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
🔹EGG-Cessible Spring Egg Hunt (Martin Luther King Jr Park) - Wednesday, April 1, 2026
🔹Spring Egg Hunt (Harris Park) - Thursday, April 2, 2026
🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross Statesville Recreation Center - Thursday, April 2, 2026
🔹The Fun Factory (Teacher Workday with Statesville Recreation) - Monday, April 6, 2026
🔹Nature Day (Teacher Workday with Statesville Recreation) - Tuesday, April 7, 2026
🔹Theatre Workshop (Homeschool Program with Statesville Recreation) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026
🔹Spring Fling (Community Night with Statesville Recreation) - Thursday, April 9, 2026
🔹24th Annual Statesville Arbor Day Celebration - Saturday, April 18, 2026
🔹Birkdale Village (Adult Day Trips with Statesville Recreation) - Tuesday, April 21, 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:
🔹Police Officer (Full-Time): The Statesville Police Department is more than a badge - it’s a calling to serve our neighbors, protect our community, and stand for something greater than ourselves.
🔹Police Telecommunicator - Night Shift (6PM - 6AM, Full-Time): This position is responsible for receiving and prioritizing 911 and non-emergency telephone calls from the public, dispatching appropriate public safety officials, and maintaining open lines of communication with public safety during emergency situations.
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.
