Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (09/10/2025)

September 10-16, 2025

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

Levitt Music Series Grants

Will you help us bring FREE outdoor concerts to Statesville? Public voting for the Levitt Music Series runs through September 15, 2025 at 8 PM. Your vote will help determine the top 50 finalists that move one step closer to receiving up to $120K in multi-year matching funds to present FREE, live outdoor concerts right here in Statesville as part of the 2026–2028 Levitt Music Series.

Every vote matters - and it brings us closer to putting Statesville on the map for live, original music!

VOTE NOW: Text: SVL to 877-409-5525 or Visit: levitt.org/vote

🎙️ Front & Center: A Podcast from the City of Statesville

Front and Center, a podcast from the City of Statesville, navigates through the corridors of city government, exploring the processes, policies, and people that make Statesville thrive. With exclusive interviews featuring key officials, in-depth analyses of public initiatives, and discussions on city development projects, Front & Center connects you to the heart of our community. 

🎧 Watch our recent episode below or previous Front and Center episodes on our website 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: Full Bloom Film Festival: The Goonies

Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy a fun, nostalgic night under the stars with your community. Waffle Chick will be on-site serving up delicious eats, so come hungry!

📆 Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:45pm

📍 Broad Street United Methodist Church

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

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

🔹Statesville Regional Airport Commission - Wednesday, September 10, 2025

🔹Downtown Design Review Committe Meeting - Thursday, September 11, 2025

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, September 15, 2025

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

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹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

🔹2025 National Night Out (Statesville's Night Out - Thursday, October 2, 2025

🔹Pumpkin Carving (Community Night) - Thursday, October 2, 2025

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Party Parrot Band - Friday, October 3, 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:

🔹Leaf Collector (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.

🔹Leaf Collector - Driver's License Required (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.