Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (02/11/2026)

February 11-17, 2026

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

Honoring Black History Month in Statesville

This February, the City of Statesville NC proudly celebrates Black History Month by honoring the individuals whose leadership, courage, and contributions have helped shape our community. Throughout the month, we will be highlighting local trailblazers and notable firsts whose stories reflect resilience, progress, and lasting impact in Statesville.

From pioneering leaders to historic milestones, these stories remind us that Black history is an essential part of our city’s history - past, present, and future.

We invite you to learn, reflect, and celebrate with us as we share these meaningful stories throughout the month:

Celebrating Black History in Statesville: Notable Firsts

Honoring Statesville Trailblazers this Black History Month

Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Iredell County

Just a few days to support this amazing cause!

We invite YOU to take the plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County this February! Whether you’re plunging solo or with a team, it’s all about having fun, challenging yourself, and making a splash in our community for Special Olympics.

Polar Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics Iredell County

📆 Saturday, February 14, 2026

📍 Statesville Leisure Pool

🔗 Learn More or Start Fundraising HERE

Why Plunge?! If you are a person with intellectual disabilities, you encounter adversities daily. You must have courage to try something that doesn’t come easily to you. Our athletes bravely face challenges on the field, in the pool and on the court. They are the inspiration for this event. The funds raised will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to Special Olympics athletes in our community. Be brrrrr-ave and take the plunge!

Not ready to take the plunge? Would you consider donating so that one more athlete will be able to step off the sidelines and into the game, finding an atmosphere of inclusion where they can experience joy, demonstrate courage and reveal their inner champion!

Statesville Fire Department takes the Plunge!

OK folks… you did it!!

The Statesville Fire Department has officially hit the $2,500 goal to send the SFD Ice Breaker Battalion FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON!

That means BC Wiggins, Lt. Russ, FF Coover, Inspector Campo, Cpt. Baity AND the admin dream team – AC Nicholson, FM Morrison, DC Bell, DC Kennedy, and Chief Kurfees – are headed for the icy water! We can’t thank this community enough for showing up BIG and supporting Special Olympics.

You all are incredible.

BUT… we’re not done yet. The overall goal is $35,000 and we’re currently at $16,786. Let’s make one final push!

And because you all are so convincing…Accreditation Manager Samantha Moose has bravely (and maybe reluctantly 😆) agreed to be the next volunteer/victim. If you know Sam, you know she works wrapped in a heated blanket year-round… so this is a BIG deal!

Let’s raise another $1,500 to send Sam into the chilly waters.

DONATE NOW HERE

And here’s the twist…

If we hit that next $1,500… there’s a BIG announcement and another name revealed.

So… who’s next? 👀

Let’s find out. Donate today. Make it count. Let’s FREEZE for a reason!

U14 Youth League Soccer Registration Extended

Our Youth Recreation Soccer program is a dynamic and diverse league for U14 (under 13).

🗓️ Registration Now Ends: February 15, 2026

🔗 Learn more or Register Now Here

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, February 2, 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 16, 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: Statesville Wedding Expo

The Statesville Wedding Expo, organized by the Statesville Event Center, is one of the longest running wedding shows in the state of North Carolina and it just keeps getting better and better each year!

📆 Sunday, February 22, 2026

📍 Statesville Event Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Group Fitness (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

🔹Statesville Regional Airport Commission Meeting - Wednesday, February 11, 2026

🔹Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 12, 2026

🔹Polar Plunge benefitting Iredell County Special Olympics - Saturday, February 14, 2026

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, February 16, 2026

🔹Old Salem (Adult Day Trips) - Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Statesville Wedding Expo - Sunday, February 22, 2026

🔹Valentine's Day (AIR Program) - Friday, February 27, 2026

🔹Bingo (Community Night) - Thursday, March 5, 2026

🔹Dog Day at the Park - Saturday, March 7, 2026

🔹Spring Break Camp (Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality) - March 9 - March 13, 2026

🔹Mini Builders (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, March 11, 2026

🔹Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building - Thursday, March 26, 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 (Full-Time + Part-Time): This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required.

🔹Planning Intern (Seasonal): The Planning Intern is responsible for supporting departmental staff with various planning functions and assisting in conducting general daily operations and long-term planning projects, including permitting, code enforcement, annexations, rezonings, and research.

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.