Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (09/03/2025)

September 3-9, 2025

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

🎙️ Front & Center: Pardon Our Mess - How Statesville's Projects Signal Progress

Construction is happening all around Statesville - from downtown to the airport - and while it may look messy, it’s all part of building a stronger future for our community. In this episode, City Manager Ron Smith sits down with City Engineer Matt Hubert and Assistant City Manager Scott Harrell to discuss the major projects reshaping our city.

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

National Crime Prevention Week

National Crime Prevention Week 2025 is September 1–7, 2025, and the Statesville Police Department is reminding residents that safety is a shared responsibility. From Neighborhood Watch programs to free vacation house checks, SPD offers resources to help keep our community secure. Learn how you can get involved and read crime prevention tips in SPD’s latest blog 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.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on August 18, 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, September 15, 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 City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 with Chocolate Chip & Co.

The groove is undeniable. The beat is infectious. The rhythm is unmistakable. It is true: Chocolate Chip & Company Band is providing funky heat and making it look all so cool.

The concerts are held in Downtown Statesville on West Broad Street in front of Mitchell Community College from 6 –8:30 pm. Beer, wine, soft drinks and food will be available for purchase beginning at 5pm. Bring your chairs and enjoy a night of music.

📆 Friday, September 5, 2025 from 5p-8:30p

📍 Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Puzzle Competition: Community Night - Thursday, September 4, 2025

🔹Puzzle Competition: AIR Program - Thursday, September 4, 2025

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Chocolate Chip & Co.  - Friday, September 5, 2025

🔹IF: Movies in the Park - Saturday, September 6, 2025

🔹Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting - Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Pickleball (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

🔹Adult Day Trip (Pottery at Meg-Art Pottery Studio) - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

🔹Dog Day at the Pool - Saturday, September 20, 2025

🔹Fall Art Crawl - Saturday, September 20, 2025

🔹Teacher Workday with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department at Pla Mor Lanes + Martin Luther King Jr Park - Monday, September 22, 2025

🔹Youth Agility Bootcamp - Tuesdays & Thursdays from September 23 - October 30, 2025

🔹Statesville Fire Department Community Meeting - Thursday, September 25, 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.

🔹Leaf Collector - Driver (Seasonal): This position is responsible for collecting and disposing of leaves during our loose-leaf season; responsible for working on garbage, trash, or recycling crews as needed.

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.