Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week.
Statesville City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026? View the Meeting at a Glance or watch the full replay here.
The next Council meeting is Monday, November 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.
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23rd Annual Statesville PumpkinFest
Fall fun takes over Downtown Statesville during the 23rd Annual Statesville PumpkinFest this Saturday. Enjoy a full day of regional arts and crafts, food, live music on two stages, a Kids’ Zone, a classic car cruise-in and pumpkin-themed activities for the entire family.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Connect with SPD this November
The Statesville Police Department (SPD) has several opportunities to connect with officers, support local families and enjoy community events throughout November.
Mark your calendar and join SPD at one or more of these upcoming events:
- Saturday, November 7 | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Fill the Trailer Toy Drive Kickoff at the Statesville PumpkinFest, Downtown Statesville. SPD invites you to join us for the annual Fill the Trailer Toy Drive, a community initiative dedicated to bringing holiday joy to children and families in need.
- Thursday, November 12 | 8:30–10 a.m.
- Coffee with a Cop at Daylight Donuts, 1849 E. Broad Street. Stop by for coffee, conversation and a chance to meet local officers. The first 25 community members will receive a free donut.
- Saturday, November 14 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
- Cozy Up to Fall at Alex Cooper Park, 1500 Fifth Street. This free community event will offer food, coats, hats, gloves, blankets and family-friendly activities.
- Saturdays, November 14, 21 and 28 | Noon–4 p.m.
- Fill the Trailer Toy Drive at Walmart Supercenter, 1116 Crossroads Drive. Help SPD Fill the Trailer by donating new, unwrapped toys.
Veterans Day holiday schedule
City offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.
Residential and commercial garbage collection scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, will both take place on Tuesday, November 10. There will be no garbage collection on Veterans Day.
The Statesville Recreation Center and Statesville Event Center will also be closed on Wednesday, November 11. Both facilities and city offices will resume normal operations on Thursday, November 12.
Upcoming road closures and detours
Looking for information on upcoming or ongoing road closures in the City of Statesville? This page provides details on planned construction, emergency repairs, special events and other activities that may impact traffic.
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Statesville careers
Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with career opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities at the City of Statesville:
Events Services Technician (Part-Time): The Event Services Technician supports events and operations at the Civic Center by maintaining a clean, safe and well-organized facility. Responsibilities include setting up event spaces, assisting customers at the front desk, supporting event logistics, and providing basic A/V and custodial services. This role is for someone with customer service skills who is comfortable with hands-on work and adaptable to a flexible schedule.
