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, October 5, 2026? View the Meeting at a Glance or watch the full replay here.
The next Council meeting is Monday, October 19, 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.
Haunted Statesville
Think you know Downtown Statesville? Wait until you hear its ghost stories. From the mysterious tales of the old Vance Hotel to legends of the Fourth Creek Burying Ground, the Haunted Statesville Ghost Tours invite you to explore downtown's eerie past with The Historic Sharpe House Players.
Tours are offered October 16–30, 2026, on select Friday and Saturday evenings. Learn more: www.downtownstatesville.com/ghost-tours
Downtown Trick or Treat
Trick or treat, Downtown style. Get your costumes and be ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun.
NEW THIS YEAR: Kid-friendly games and activities on the green at Broad Street United Methodist Church - Statesville NC.
Dress up the kiddos, gather your crew, and make your way through Downtown for an afternoon filled with costumes, candy, and plenty of Halloween fun at participating businesses. Learn more: www.downtownstatesville.com/trick-or-treat
National School Bus Safety Week
National School Bus Safety Week is October 19–23, 2026, and the Statesville Police Department reminds drivers, parents, and students that everyone plays a role in keeping children safe.
Review North Carolina’s school bus stopping rules and simple bus stop safety tips to help every student get to school and home safely. Learn more here.