City Councilman Trey Robertson

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In preparation for the winter weather tomorrow please check out this information from City of Statesville NC. Everyone stay safe and keep warm in the coming days.

Winter Storm Gianna is heading our way, and a 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 is in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. Forecasts show 2–7 inches of snow possible and wind gusts up to 45 mph, which could make roads dangerous or impassable and may cause isolated power outages.

Keep in mind that storm forecasts can change quickly. Please monitor updates from the National Weather Service and local media as we get closer.

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞:
🔹Limit travel during the storm
🔹Stock up on essentials
🔹Charge devices
🔹Be ready for possible outages

City crews are preparing and will share any service or facility updates as conditions change.

Stay safe and stay weather-aware!

🔗 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: https://bit.ly/4k9BH0b

Merry Christmas Statesville!

Please keep all involved in your prayers as events unfold.

Update: 12/18/25 at 3:30p
NC State Highway Patrol will be providing a statement in the next 15 to 20 minutes regarding the aircraft incident at the Statesville Regional Airport this morning, Thursday, December 18, 2025.

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Update: 12/18/25 at 12:10p
At approximately 10:15 a.m., an aircraft crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport.

Iredell County and the City Of Statesville Emergency Response personnel are currently working the incident. Multiple agencies are responding, and Iredell County Emergency Communications (ECOM) is coordinating with on-scene personnel, including HazMat, EMS, Fire, Rescue, Emergency Management, the NC State Highway Patrol, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA arrived on scene at approximately 12:00 p.m. and will investigate the incident.

The VIPER State Events Channel has been requested and is currently being activated. The Atlanta Air Traffic Control Center has also been notified.

This remains an active incident. A short media briefing will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the front of the new Airport Terminal Building, located at 238 Airport Road.

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12/18/2025 at 11am
Incident at the Statesville Regional Airport

We can confirm there has been an aircraft incident at the Statesville Regional Airport.

At approximately 10:15am, an aircraft crashed while landing. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will investigate the incident.

No further details are available at this time. Updates will be provided as information becomes available.

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I am excited to work together with this team and city staff over the next four years to move Statesville in the right direction! Monday night was the fun part, now it's time to get to work.

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

During the City Council meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, the City of Statesville NC welcomed its newly elected leadership as Honorable Judge Joseph N. Crosswhite, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, administered the oath of office in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

The ceremony included the swearing-in of four new council members, one returning member, and the City’s new mayor:
🔹 Doug Hendrix, Mayor
🔹 Doris Allison, re-elected to her third term representing Ward Three
🔹 Trey Robertson, At-large
🔹 James Pressly, At-large
🔹 Kristi Pfeufer, Ward Two
🔹 Tip Nicholson, Ward Five

These officials will serve alongside continuing council members David Jones (Ward One), Amy Lawton (Ward Four), and Lisa Pearson (Ward Six) to complete the City’s governing body.

During the organizational portion of the meeting, Council Member David Jones was also re- elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.

The City of Statesville congratulates each of these leaders and looks forward to their service and commitment to the community.

Pictured from left to right: Tip Nicholson, Doris Allison, Kristi Pfeufer, Trey Robertson, Doug Hendrix, David Jones, Amy Lawton, James Pressly, and Lisa Pearson

For more information about City Council or upcoming meetings, visit www.statesvillenc.net.