Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (10/07/2026)

October 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!

Statesville's Night Out

Statesville’s Night Out, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, is an annual community event hosted by the Statesville Police Department that brings residents, officers, local organizations, and community partners together for an evening of connection and fun. 

Held in downtown Statesville, the event gives families and neighbors an opportunity to meet SPD officers outside of an emergency setting while enjoying activities, food, community resources, and crime prevention information.

More than just a night out, the event is part of SPD’s ongoing commitment to building relationships, strengthening trust, and creating a safer, more connected Statesville. Learn more here.

Stay Alert, Stay Safe: Everyday Crime Prevention Tips for Statesville

Crime prevention looks a little different today. In the latest episode of the Front & Center, Statesville Police Department Crime Prevention Officer Corporal Chan Austin shares practical ways to protect yourself, your family, and your information both on and offline.

From home security and social media safety to scams, cyberbullying, counterfeit products, and firearm safety, this episode is packed with simple steps that can help you recognize risks and make safer choices.

Watch previous episodes at www.statesvillenc.net/front-center.

Teacher Workday

Make the next Iredell-Statesville Teacher Workdays something your student can look forward to! Two fun adventures are coming up in October.

Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality (REV) has two more Teacher Workday adventures coming up in October for students in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.

🎃 Monday, October 12 | Howard Family Farm - Kids will enjoy a fall adventure at Howard Family Farm followed by time to play at the Statesville Park & Soccer Complex!

🧪 Tuesday, October 13 | Spooky Science - Kids will head to Iredell Museums before an afternoon filled with “spooktacular” STEM activities!

🔗 Learn more or register now: recreation.statesvillenc.net/teacher-workday 

Sound Off Homeschool Fire Safety Program

The Statesville Fire Department invites homeschool students in 2nd–4th grades to join the Home Fire Safety Patrol! During this free, six-month program, students will meet once a month for fun, interactive lessons focused on smoke alarms, home fire hazards, escape planning and family fire drills. Students will take what they learn home and help their families practice habits that can make everyone safer. Learn more here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026? View the agenda or watch the full replay here.

**The next Council meeting is Monday, October 19, 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: 2026 National Night Out (Statesville's Night Out)

Join members of the Statesville Police Department and our community partners as we stand together against crime and violence in our neighborhoods.

📆 Thursday, October 8, 2026

📍Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Community Health Fair - Wednesday, October 7, 2026

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, October 8, 2026

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

🔹2026 National Night Out with the Statesville Police Department - Thursday, October 8, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Dustin Perkins Band - Saturday, October 10, 2026

🔹Teacher Workday: Howard Family Farm - Monday, October 12, 2026

🔹Sound Off Homeschool Fire Safety Program - Monday, October 12, 2026

🔹Teacher Workday: Spooky Science - Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Family Pumpkin Carving (Community Programs) - Wednesday, October 14, 2026

🔹Serenity Alpacas (Homeschool Program Field Trip) - Friday, October 16, 2026

🔹Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours - Friday, October 16, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Lukas and Frank Live - Saturday, October 17, 2026

🔹Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours - Saturday, October 17, 2026

🔹National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Saturday, October 24, 2026

🔹Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat - Wednesday, October 28, 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 (Sworn 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.

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.