Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (08/26/2026)

August 26 - September 1, 2026

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

Final Dive-In Movie of the Summer

The final Dive-In Movie of the summer is Friday, Friday, September 4, 2026, with a showing of SpongeBob SquarePants: Search for SquarePants poolside! Tickets must be purchased online.

TICKETS On Sale beginning Monday, August 31st here.

Labor Day Closures and Schedule Changes

In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices, the Statesville Recreation Center, and the Statesville Event Center will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

The Statesville Leisure Pool and Bentley Splash Pad will remain open. For admission information and hours of operation, visit www.statesvillenc.net/aquatics.

Sanitation Schedule Adjustments

Residential Collection

• Monday routes will be collected on Tuesday, September 8.
• Tuesday and Wednesday routes will be collected on Wednesday, September 9.

Commercial Collection (businesses with roll-out toters or garbage containers)

• Monday and Tuesday routes will be collected on Tuesday, September 8.

City Council Meeting Schedule City Council will hold one regular meeting in September on Monday, September 14, 2026. The meeting will include a public comment session. 

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

Ready to serve?

Statesville Citizens are appointed to serve on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees that are very important to the working our City.

If you are interested in serving, complete the Volunteer Application Form here. Learn more about Statesville Boards + Commissions on our website: www.statesvillenc.net/boards-commissions

Artists, this one's for you!

The Fall Art Crawl is returning to Downtown Statesville on Saturday, September 19, and we’re looking for artists who want to be part of it!

Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, photograph, create jewelry, work with mixed media, or bring another creative talent to the table, we want to see what you create.

✨ Artist applications are open now, but don’t wait the deadline to apply is September 1, 2026.

Apply here: www.downtownstatesville.com/art-crawl

SFD Launches "Fill the Drum" Battery Take Back Challenge

Rechargeable batteries can start fires when thrown in household trash.

While battery collection is available year-round (Mon-Fri from 8a-5p at Fire Station 1), the Statesville Fire Department is launching the Fill the Drum Battery Take Back Challenge from August 14 through October 3, 2026.

The goal is to fill the Call2Recycle collection drum before Fire Prevention Week, October 4–10, 2026!

Residents can bring unwanted rechargeable batteries to Fire Station 1 at 822 Fifth Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Together, we can help keep our community safe.

If it charges, don’t trash it - recycle it.

Learn more about Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Recycling here.

Aquatics

As summer winds down, the Statesville Leisure Pool and Statesville Splash Pad continues to transition to a reduced operating schedule.  View operating hours or learn more here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, August 10, 2026? View the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, September 14, 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: Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5

FREE CONCERT - Live music, great food, and a fun night in downtown Statesville!

📆 Friday, September 4, 2026

📍Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Car Seat Check - Monday, August 31, 2026

🔹Statesville ABC Board Meeting - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

🔹Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Nature Day (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, September 2, 2026

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Live Music by Bourbon Sons & Glenn Goodnight - Friday, September 4, 2026

🔹Dive-In Movie at the Statesville Leisure Pool - SpongeBob SquarePants: Search for SquarePants - Friday, September 4, 2026

🔹Carrigan Farms (Homeschool Program Field Trips) - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

🔹Community Fun Day at Alex Cooper Park (Statesville Police Department) - Saturday, September 12, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Cam Clark & His Orchestra - Saturday, September 12, 2026

🔹Family Craft Night (Community Programs) - Tuesday, September 15, 2026

🔹Fall Art Crawl in Downtown Statesville - Saturday, September 19, 2026

🔹Levitt AMP Statesville Music Series - Jovin Webb - Saturday, September 19, 2026

🔹Family Bingo (Community Program) - Thursday, September 24, 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:

🔹Recreation Attendant (Part-Time): This position is responsible for performing general duties related to the programs and activities at the Statesville Recreation Center.

🔹South Statesville Junior Police Ambassador (Part-Time): This position is responsible for assisting with community outreach activities and youth engagement programs sponsored by the Statesville Police Department, including City-sponsored events, educational programs, and community functions within South Statesville.

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.