Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (01/07/2026)

January 7 - 13, 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

Help Keep Statesville Safe During Freezing Weather!

Freezing temperatures are expected again next week and can take a toll on city infrastructure, especially water pipes beneath our roadways. Burst pipes can lead to flooding, sinkholes, and road hazards, disrupting daily life. You can play a vital role in keeping Statesville safe by reporting issues promptly!

What to watch out for:

✅ Water pooling or flowing across streets during freezing weather
✅ Sudden potholes, cracks, or depressions in roadways
✅ Unexpected icy patches without precipitation
✅ Flooding around storm drains in dry conditions

Read more on why pipes burst, when/how to report issues, and more here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, December 15, 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, January 12, 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.

🎙️ 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 City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Iredell County Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics

Join us for the 2026 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the City of Statesville Leisure Pool!! Learn more or start fundraising now!

📆 Saturday, February 14, 2026

📍 Statesville Leisure Pool

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 8, 2026

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, January 12, 2026

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

Save the date for these upcoming events:

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

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

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

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