Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (10/28/2026)

October 28 - November 3, 2026

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

National First Responders Day

On October 28, 2026, the City of Statesville joins communities across the nation in recognizing National First Responders Day. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated men and women of the Statesville Fire Department and Statesville Police Department who answer the call, respond to emergencies, and work tirelessly to keep our community safe. Their courage, compassion, and commitment to service make a difference in the lives of our residents every day. Join us in thanking these extraordinary public servants for all they do for Statesville!

Learn more about the Statesville Fire Department at fire.statesvillenc.net or the Statesville Police Department at police.statesvillenc.net.

Downtown Trick or Treat

Trick or treat, Downtown style! Get your costumes and be ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun.

📍 Downtown Statesville

🗓️ Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4pm-6pm

🎃 NEW THIS YEAR: Kid-friendly games and activities on the green at Broad Street United Methodist Church - Statesville NC!

Dress up the kiddos, gather your crew, and make your way through Downtown for an afternoon filled with costumes, candy, and plenty of Halloween fun at participating businesses. Learn more: www.downtownstatesville.com/trick-or-treat

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026? View the Meeting at a Glance or watch the full replay here.

**The next Council meeting is Monday, November 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.

Winter Break Camp

Make winter break a little more adventurous with Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality’s Winter Break Camp! Open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade, camp offers field trips, ice skating, crafts, games, and more on select dates from December 21, 2026 through January 4, 2027 for $30 per day.

Space is limited, so explore the schedule and register now: recreation.statesvillenc.net/winter-break-camp

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: Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours

Just a few opportunities left to find out what spirits lurk in Downtown Statesville! This weekend, step beyond the beauty of Statesville’s historic downtown and into its darker history.

📆 Friday, October 30, 2026

📍Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat - Wednesday, October 28, 2026

🔹Halloween Dance (Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation Program) - Thursday, October 29, 2026

🔹Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours - Friday, October 30, 2026

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, November 2, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Statesville PumpkinFest - Saturday, November 7, 2026

🔹Fill the Trailer Toy Drive (Kickoff) at Statesville PumpkinFest - Saturday, November 7, 2026

🔹Sound Off Homeschool Fire Safety Program - Monday, November 9, 2026

🔹Coffee with a Cop (Statesville Police Department) - Thursday, November 12, 2026

🔹Glow in the Dark Pickleball (Community Programs at REV) - Friday, November 13, 2026

🔹Cozy up to Fall (FREE Event Sponsored by Foundation of Hope Ministries & the Statesville Police Department) - Saturday, November 14, 2026

🔹2026 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 14, 2026

🔹Youth Fit (Statesville Recreation) - Monday, November 16 & Wednesday, November 18, 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:

🔹Motor Equipment Operator I - Stormwater (Full-Time): This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment as it relates to stormwater drainage, runoff, and related infrastructure.

🔹Police Telecommunicator - 12pm - 12am Mid Shift (Part-Time): This position receives and prioritizes emergency and non-emergency calls for service, evaluates requests for assistance, dispatches appropriate public safety personnel, maintains communications with field units, and enters, retrieves, and disseminates criminal justice information in support of emergency response operations.

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.