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🎙️ This week on Downtown on Tap, we welcomes Statesville Mayor Doug Hendrix and City Council Member Lisa Pearson for a conversation abou...

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.

The City of Statesville has reduced its water shortage response level to Stage 2 following improved drought conditions and guidance from...

An orange utility marker and exposed service line stand beside a neighborhood sidewalk, indicating underground utility or infrastructure work in progress. A quiet residential street lined with trees and well-kept lawns stretches into the distance on a sunny day.

The City of Statesville has approved a Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit for Ripple Fiber to install underground fiber optic conduit and ...

Statesville, NC - Downtown Statesville Development Corporation (DSDC) held its Annual Meeting on June 19th at the Statesville Civic Cent...

The City of Statesville invites residents and visitors to celebrate the stories, traditions, and cultures that have shaped our community...

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading for updates for t...

The intersection of South Meeting Street and West Sharpe Street will be closed Tuesday, July 14, 2026, through Wednesday, July 22, as pa...

Mayor Doug Hendrix declares June 1, 2026 as Piedmont HealthCare 30th Anniversary Day in the City of Statesville and encourages all resid...

The City of Statesville Proclaims July 2026 as National Parks and Recreation Month during the July 13th City Council Meeting. Mayor Hend...

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