Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (10/29/2025)

October 29 - November 4, 2025

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

City Closings & Residential Sanitation Changes

VETERANS DAY | November 11, 2025

Tuesday & Wednesday routes - Collected on Wednesday

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS | November 27 & 28, 2025

Tuesday & Wednesday routes - Collected on Tuesday

Thursday & Friday routes - Collected on Wednesday

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS | December 25 & 26, 2025

Tuesday & Wednesday routes - Collected on Tuesday

Thursday & Friday routes - Collected on Wednesday

NEW YEAR'S DAY | January 1, 2026

Thursday & Friday routes - Collected on Friday

View the full 2025 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules here

Have questions about Leaf + Yard Waste Collection, Garage Collection, or Recycling? Learn more here.

🎙️ Front & Center: From Pumpkins To Trolleys, Here’s How Downtown Comes Alive For The Holidays

Planning your perfect Downtown Statesville holiday starts here! We’re sitting down with Downtown Business & Development Manager, Matthew Pierce, to unpack everything from Pumpkin Fest to the Christmas Parade - and all the festive stops in between.

Get the inside scoop on dates, routes, and the planning magic that keeps every event running smoothly - and keeps Downtown Statesville feeling like home for the holidays.

🎧 Watch our recent episode below or previous Front and Center episodes on our website here.

SPD Fill the Trailer Toy Drive

Help the Statesville Police Department spread holiday cheer! Drip off new, unwrapped toys for ages 0-17 at SPD Headquarters, 330 S Tradd St, through December 19, 2025. Prefer to ship online?

View the 2025 Amazon Wishlist here and have your gifts shipped directly to SPD Headquarters.

You can also donate in person during the Statesville Pumpkin Fest on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10a-3p or during Walmart collection Days on November 8, 15, 22 or December 6 or 13, 2025 from 12p-4p. Learn more here.

Let's fill the trailer with kindness and make the holidays brighter for local families!

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert!

The City of Statesville and Opus Financial Advisors, Inc. are thrilled to welcome back the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra to the Statesville Civic Center for an evening of beautiful holiday music on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Tickets are $30 - available online here or at the Statesville Civic Center and the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center. Reserve a table for 8 by purchasing eight (8) tickets and then calling (704) 878-3493 to select your table.

Skip the Line, Pay Online!

Looking for a faster, more convenient way to pay your utility bill? We offer a secure online payment system where you can make one-time payments or set up reoccurring AutoPay. It's available 24/7 and works from your computer, tablet, or phone. 

Visit www.statesvillenc.net/pay to manage your account today.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025? Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay below.

The next Council meeting is Monday, November 3, 2025. 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. You’ll find closure dates, detour routes, and project information to help you plan your travel and avoid delays.

Updates are posted as soon as information is available, and schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Stay informed about current and upcoming road closures in the City of Statesville here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Statesville Pumpkin Fest

On Saturday, November 1st, Downtown Statesville will be packed with fall fun for the 23rd Annual Statesville Pumpkin Fest - hosted by the Downtown Statesville Development Corporation and Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy mouthwatering food, live music, arts & crafts, a jam-packed Kids Zone, pumpkin smashing, painting, and a classic car cruise-in. All the autumn fun.

📆 Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 10a-5p

📍 Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Trick or Treat at the Greenway - Thursday, October 30, 2025

🔹Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat - Thursday, October 30, 2025

🔹Statesville Walks - Thursday, October 30, 2025

🔹2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive Kicks Off at the Statesville Pumpkin Festival - Saturday, November 1, 2025

🔹Statesville Pumpkin Festival - Saturday, November 1, 2025

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, November 3, 2025

🔹Statesville Walks - Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Board Games (Community Night with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, November 6, 2025

🔹2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive (Walmart Collection Days) - Saturday, November 8, 2025

🔹 Rock Climbing: Homeschool Program with Statesville Recreation & Parks - Wednesday, November 12, 2025

🔹2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive (Walmart Collection Days) - Saturday, November 15, 2025

🔹An Invitation to the City of Statesville: Honoring Our Retiring Leaders - Monday, November 17, 2025

🔹Southern Christmas Show: Adult Day Trips with Statesville Recreation & Parks - Tuesday, November 18, 2025

🔹Turkey Bingo benefitting Special Olympics of Iredell County - Thursday, November 20, 2025

🔹2025 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive (Walmart Collection Days) - Saturday, November 22, 2025

Learn more about these + all upcoming City events here.

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:

🔹Group Fitness Instructor (Part-Time): This position is responsible for providing group fitness instruction, monitoring the progress of participants, and educating members on the benefits of exercise and overall health.

🔹Recreation Attendant (Part-Time): This position is responsible for performing general duties related to the programs and activities at the Statesville Fitness and Activity Center.

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.