Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (01/21/2026)

January 21 - 27, 2026

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

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.

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: Blood Drive with the American Red Cross

Join Us In Saving Lives! The Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality proudly hosts an American Red Cross Blood Drive.

📆 Monday, January 29, 2026 at 9am - 1:30pm

📍 Statesville Recreation Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Statesville ABC Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🔹Statesville Housing Authority Meeting - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

🔹Statesville Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, January 27, 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:

🔹 Transportation Planner (Full-Time): The Transportation Planner is responsible for developing, analyzing, and improving transportation systems to support safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods. This role involves data analysis, project planning, policy development, and collaboration with government agencies, engineers, and community stakeholders.

🔹 Waste Collector (Full-Time): This position is responsible for manual work in the collection of garbage, trash, and yard waste.

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.