Hello Statesville! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Historic district honor, Patriot Park grand opening, and Critter Camp PreK + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A community milestone celebrated: Statesville’s Garfield/Green Street neighborhood was recognized as a National Historic District, a milestone for the community. The designation honors love, legacy, and community in this historic corner of the city -- see the historic district honor.
Another milestone for Kim: Raleigh’s Jenna Kim won the 77th North Carolina Women’s Amateur at Statesville Country Club, posting the only bogey-free rounds. Winston-Salem’s Anna Howeton finished second. It was Kim’s fifth CGA title -- read the full championship recap.
Infrastructure costs are climbing: Statesville water and sewer rates will rise 12 percent for FY 2026-27, funding infrastructure and Fourth Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades, while bills remain 13 percent below the statewide median -- see the rate hike details.
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03 — On our radar
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Ready to level up: Galaxy Arcade is your low-maintenance fun button for spontaneous hangs, kid energy emergencies, or a solo nostalgia fix. Grab a friend, mash some buttons, and chase that high-score glow right here in Statesville, because weeknights should include at least one triumphant continue.
Quick reset nearby: When cabin fever creeps in, South Statesville Park is an easy win for a micro-outing with kids, a friend, or just you and a coffee. Think simple, low-stress hangout vibes where you can catch a breath, let energy burn off, then get on with your week.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏐 Volleyball Summer Sports Camp @ Statesville Recreation Center | Wednesday (6/24) – Kids got energy to spare? This summer's Youth Volleyball Camp lets them bump, set, and spike with Coach Samantha Schmidt, perfect for beginners and growing athletes. They learn footwork and teamwork, you enjoy a quiet house, and everyone calls it a win.
🎉 Patriot Park Grand Opening @ Patriot Park | Friday (6/26) at 4:00 PM – Nothing says small-town pride like a fresh ribbon cut, then a little friendly flexing. The new Patriot Park is opening with Statesville Chamber fanfare, weight lifting for bragging rights, a basketball challenge, and a mini pickleball tourney, with prizes, giveaways, and ample people-watching.
🎬 The Rock Social @ The Rock Statesville | Friday (6/26) – Movie Night is rolling into The Rock with a cozy setup, café snacks, and the kind of community vibes that make small talk strangely bearable. Expect lawn chairs, a starry ceiling, and zero sticky floors. Low-key hang, good company, and popcorn that tastes like home.
💃 Pretty in Pearls: A Daddy-Daughter Dance @ Iredell Senior Center | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Feel like reminding your kid you used to have moves? Pretty in Pearls is a daddy-daughter dance for every generation, with a lively DJ, fancy outfits, and a dirty soda bar. Bring your favorite girl and your dad jokes, since proceeds help Iredell’s seniors.
🎆 July 4th 250th Celebration @ Fairview Baptist Church | Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 PM – Celebrate our nation’s 250th with a proper July 4th bash: live music, food trucks, water slides, and games that tire out the kids faster than small talk with your neighbor. Think lawn chairs, sunscreen, and the smug satisfaction of beating the snow-cone line.
🐾 Critter Camp PreK @ Rescue Ranch | Monday (6/29) – Got a tiny animal expert at home? This Pre-K camp lets ages 4, 5, and 6 meet animal ambassadors, dive into hands-on STEM, and come home full of fun facts and grass stains, which is pretty much childhood, curiosity, and laundry in one tidy package.
🎾 Junior Tennis Program: Green Ball @ Caldwell Park | Monday (6/29) – Got a kid who leveled up from orange ball but is not auditioning for Wimbledon? This green ball program tightens strokes, footwork, and court sense for rising intermediates, no prodigy status required, and promises real rallies, modest bragging rights, and a break from screens.
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07 — The Statesville report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind around 3 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Wind around 0 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 0 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. This house is wildThis sophisticated first-floor plan blends flexibility and style, from the elegant front space for dining, music, or a parlor to the light-filled study with porch access. The family room steals the show with a fireplace option, transom windows, and an optional coffered ceiling. A sleek kitchen, walk-in pantry, huge covered porch, and restful owner’s suite complete the charm.
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