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Stakeholder Meeting for Free Nancy Branch Creek Improvement

Last Updated 7/2/2026 • Posted in Stormwater, Latest City News

Statesville, North Carolina | July 14, 2022

Creek Improvement on Free Nancy Branch Free Nancy Branch flows through the heart of Statesville and is very important to the local environment of our community. Seeking to improve water quality and the property surrounding this creek, we are developing a plan for improving Free Nancy Branch’s stability and ecological health. We will be hosting walk-in meetings to gather input from local stakeholders on Thursday September 15th, Thursday October 20th, and Thursday November 17th from 4-6 pm at: Statesville Fitness & Activity Center 1875 Simonton Road Statesville, NC 28625 We will have maps showing the creek and surrounding properties so that citizens can highlight project needs and speak with our watershed team. We welcome any input on how we can improve the creek and surrounding streets and greenways in a sustainable way. Please bring photos and ideas to this meeting. For more information or to suggest creek improvements, contact: City of Statesville Public Works Department Stormwater Division P.O. Box 1111 Statesville, NC 28687-1111 704-761-2385 [email protected].

The North Carolina Drought Monitor map, updated June 18, 2026, shows worsening drought conditions across much of the state. Large portions of central and northern North Carolina are shaded red and dark red, indicating extreme (D3) and exceptional (D4) drought conditions. Much of the remainder of the state is experiencing severe drought (D2), shown in orange, with smaller areas of moderate drought (D1) in tan. According to the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council, City of Statesville water customers remain under D2 severe drought conditions, and water restrictions remain in effect. The map includes drought classifications and data from the USDA, National Drought Mitigation Center, NOAA, and partner agencies.
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