Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week.
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 Leisure Pool
- August 8 - September 6, 2026: Weekends only
- September 7 (Labor Day): Open
- September 8: Closed for the season
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Statesville Splash Pad
- August 8 - September 7, 2026: Weekends only
- September 7 (Labor Day): Open
- September 8: Closed for the season
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.
Fall adult softball league registration opens August 12
Ready to get back on the field? Registration for the Fall Adult Softball Leagues with Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality opens Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Co-Ed and men’s leagues are available for players of all skill levels.
SFD launches "Fill the Drum" battery take back challenge August 14
Rechargeable batteries can start fires when thrown in household trash.
While battery collection is available year-round (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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.
City of Statesville lifts mandatory water restrictions as drought conditions improve
The City of Statesville has returned to Stage D1 Moderate Drought conditions following the latest update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). As a result, the mandatory water restrictions that were in place under Stage D2 Severe Drought have been lifted. Read more here.
Upcoming road closures and 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.
Upcoming city events
Featured event: Indoor Movies - Hoppers
Beat the heat and jump into a fun-filled adventure with our Indoor Movie Series at the Statesville Event Center. Join Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality for a lively showing of Hopper, where courage, curiosity, and embracing what makes you unique take center stage.
