The City of Statesville is asking residents to voluntarily limit their water usage after mechanical issues at the Water Treatment Plant this weekend has reduced the plant’s ability to pump water out into the City’s water system. The problems are expected to be repaired by Wednesday, but in the meantime, residents are asked to refrain from: (1) Watering shrubs and lawns (2) Washing vehicles (3) Washing off patios, sidewalks and driveways (4) Unnecessary laundry. Please continue to wash your hands! This issue is in no way related to COVID-19.

In an update to Iredell County residents Tuesday, County Manager Beth Jones announced that Iredell is not considering a shelter in place order at this time. The entire update can be read by clicking below.

As of 4 p.m. on Friday, March 27, Governor Roy Cooper has issued a "stay at home" order for the entire state of N.C. to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 30, but people are urged to start "as soon as you possibly can." The order directs residents to stay at home unless youneed to leave for essentials such as a job, food, medicine, outdoor exercise or to help someone. We will update the website with additional details as they become available.

The City of Statesville is soliciting proposals for Assembly Unites for Future Overhead and Underground Electric Distribution Line Construction. Please click below for more information.

Monday brought news from the Governor that K-12 public schools will be closed through May 15 statewide. There are currently 8 presumptive positive cases in Iredell County. Check here for information!

Please help us stop the spread of COVD-19 and COVD-19 rumors! The City is following the directives issued by the N.C. Governor. We ask that you do too! If you have concerns or questions about closings or safety, please email info@statesvillenc.net or call 704-878-3586. (The video about the City closing grocery stores and gas stations is false.)

Statesville has declared a State of Emergency for the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Effective immediately, the City of Statesville will not disconnect any customer’s service for non-payment, in order to give customers experiencing financial hardship extra time to make payments. The City will continue to read meters and send bills. We encourage customers to pay what they can to avoid building up a large balance that will be harder to pay off later. Also, effective immediately, the City is limiting walk-in access to the City Office Building, including the Customer Services area. (Collections Office) Customers who have traditionally paid in person should use other options for their own safety and convenience. Continue reading for additional information

Census 2020 information is coming to your house soon! Please take time to complete the Census Form. You can fill it out online, by phone or mail. But please fill it out! The census will determine funding for housing programs, schools, hospitals, economic development and much more in our community.

The Statesville Recreation and Parks Department is on the route to big things! And we're off to a great start! We're developing a comprehensive plan for the future of our parks, facilities and programs and we need your help. The next community conversation on Tuesday, March 24 at the Bentley Community Center - has been postponed. Click below to learn more!

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

As of January 2020, Statesville residents and other Benfield Sanitation Services customers (including Mooresville and Troutman) have been instructed to no longer put glass in their recycling bins. Also, Benfield has begun charging municipalities $20 per ton of recycling, whether or not there is glass in the materials. This will cost Statesville $12,000-$13,000 per year. Removing glass from the recycling materials should lower the weight and lower costs. Continue reading for more information on how to recycle right!

Curbside leaf collection will end Friday, March 13. After that time, residents are asked to bag their leaves and place them on the curb for pick-up.

Downtown Statesville has a new Impact Officer - Solana Craig. He is on the beat, making contact with citizens and businesses, checking on security issues, assisting with traffic problems and trouble-shooting all kinds of issues.

Statesville considers itself a dog-friendly community and asks pet owners to help it keep that reputation by obeying the City's leash laws in city parks and greenways

Statesville Electric Utilities has a great rebate program for residential customers who purchase new heat pump systems and/or electric water heaters. The Baileys recently took advantage of the program and got a $400 rebate from the City after installing a new heating and air conditioning unit.

If you are looking for a career and not just a job, the Statesville Police Department is a great opportunity.