Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (01/14/2026)

January 14 - 20, 2026

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

Martin Luther King Jr Day Holiday Closures + Revised Sanitation Schedules

City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no garbage collection on this day.

Revised Residential Sanitation Schedule (January 19-23):

🔹 Monday routes will be collected on Tuesday.
🔹 Tuesday and Wednesday routes will be collected on Wednesday.

Revised Commercial Sanitation Schedule (January 20-24):
For businesses with roll-out carts or garbage containers:
🔹 Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected on Tuesday.

Additionally, the Statesville Recreation Center and Bentley Community Center will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2026.

View the full 2026 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules here

Warm Hearts Coat Drive

The Statesville Police Department’s Junior Ambassadors recently launched the Warm Hearts Coat Drive, a community initiative to collect and distribute coats to individuals and families in need during the winter months from January 12 - 23, 2026. Thanks to generous donations from local residents and businesses, the drive will provide essential warmth and support to members of the community facing cold weather without adequate outerwear. This effort reflects the City’s commitment to caring for all residents and embodying the spirit of kindness and service. Learn more here.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩:

🗓️ January 12 – January 23, 2026

📍 Drop Off at the Statesville Police Department Lobby (330 S Tradd St, Statesville, NC) 

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026? Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, February 2, 2026. 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.

Community Risk Reduction Week

Each year, fire departments across the country recognize Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week (January 19 - 25, 2026) to highlight the importance of preventing emergencies before they occur. At the Statesville Fire Department, Community Risk Reduction is more than a weeklong focus – it is a year-round commitment to protecting lives, property, and our community through education, prevention, and planning.

CRR Week provides an opportunity to share how proactive safety efforts reduce risk, strengthen neighborhoods, and help keep Statesville a safe place to live, work, and play.

Read more about what Community Risk Reduction is and why it matters in Statesville 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. 

Stay informed about current and upcoming road closures in the City of Statesville here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast

The Martin Luther King Partnership Committee presents the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast. A free community gathering for prayer, fellowship, and unity.

📆 Monday, January 19, 2026 at 7am

📍 Statesville Event Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Warm Hearts Coat Drive by SPD Junior Ambassadors - Monday, January 12 - Friday, January 23, 2026 (Drop off is Mon - Fri from 8a-5p)

🔹Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting - Tuesday, January 13, 2026

🔹Rock Climbing (Homeschool) - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

🔹Statesville Regional Airport Commission Meeting - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

🔹Stormwater Advisory Commission Meeting - Thursday, January 15, 2026

🔹Human Relations Commission Meeting - Thursday, January 15, 2026

🔹Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast - Monday, January 19, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, January 29, 2026

🔹Movie Night (AIR Program) - Friday, January 30, 2026

🔹 Valentines Dance / Themed Craft / Cookie Decorating (Community Night) - Thursday, February 5, 2026

🔹HeArts & Crafts (Teacher Workday) - Friday, February 6, 2026

🔹Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building - Monday, February 9, 2026

🔹Group Fitness (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

🔹Polar Plunge benefitting Iredell County Special Olympics - Saturday, February 14, 2026

🔹Old Salem (Adult Day Trips) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

🔹Statesville Wedding Expo - Sunday, February 22, 2026

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:

🔹 Police Officer (Full-Time): This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.

🔹 Police Officer (Part-Time): This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.

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.