Mount Pleasant is the oldest structure associated with a Black congregation in the city of Statesville. The church is also the only African American edifice in Statesville that is listed
This year, the award is presented to three recipients: Kathleen and Steve Gay of Davie Avenue, Kay Osswald of North Race Street, and Kent and Amy Spears of Oakhurst Road.
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday gave members of the community a way to safely dispose of old or unused prescription medications and syringes.