Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (02/05/2025)

Last Updated 2/3/2025Posted in Latest City News, Homepage, Front & Center (Weekly Blog)

February 5-11, 2025

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 February 3, 2025? View the agenda or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, February 17, 2025. 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.

Front & Center: A Podcast from the City of Statesville

Front & Center pulls back the curtain on local government operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of one of North Carolina’s bustling cities.

Hosted by April Nesbit, Public Information Officer, and co-host Nakayla Griffin, Community Resource Officer, this podcast is your guide to understanding how our city runs.

Join us as we navigate through the corridors of city government, exploring the processes, policies, and people that make Statesville thrive. With exclusive interviews featuring key officials, in-depth analyses of public initiatives, and discussions on city development projects, Front & Center connects you to the heart of our community.

🎧 Listen now 👇 or watch previous episodes on our website here.

City of Statesville Hosts Second Annual Canned Food Drive (February)

The City of Statesville is proud to announce its Second Annual Canned Food Drive in celebration of Canned Food Month this February.

Building on the success of last year’s campaign, this initiative aims to support local food pantries and help families and individuals in need within the community.

Throughout February, residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable canned food items at convenient drop-off locations across the city. 

View drop-off locations and learn more here.

Celebrating Black History Month (February)

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of Black individuals in our communities. Statesville, North Carolina, has a rich history, and it's important to recognize the trailblazers who have made significant impacts in the City.

Notable Firsts

The appointment of A.E. (Pete) Peterson in 1985 as the first Black member of the Statesville City Council marked a momentous milestone in the city's history.

Peterson was selected to fill the vacant Ward Three seat, receiving unanimous approval from the council on June 17, 1985.His official swearing-in took place on July 1, 1985. Peterson dedicated an impressive 22 years to serving the community before resigning due to health reasons in 2007.

Read more here as we will highlight some of the notable "firsts" for Black individuals in Statesville, from the city's first Black policeman to its first Black Police Chief.

Honoring Statesville's African American Trailblazers

Dr. Robert S. Holliday served as Statesville's primary African American doctor for over 50 years, practicing from 1908 to the early 1960s. During this time, he was often the sole medical practitioner available to the African American community.

His home also served as a place where he cared for patients in need. Dr. Holliday's dedication to healthcare made a significant impact on the well-being of his patients and the community.

Read more here as we shine a light on some of the other important figures from Statesville's history whose impact continues to be felt today.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Iredell County Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics

Take the plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County! Join us for the 2025 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Statesville Leisure Pool!!

🗓️ Saturday, February 15, 2025

📍 Statesville Leisure Pool

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹 DIY Bird House & Feeder (Community Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, February 6, 2025

🔹Winter Wonderland Adventure (Teacher Workday) - Friday, February 7, 2025

🔹Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting - Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Dance Class (Homeschool at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Wednesday, February 12, 2025

🔹Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics - Saturday, February 15, 2025

🔹16th Anniversary Spirit Week at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center - Monday February 17 - Friday February 21, 2025

🔹Youth Fit - Monday, February 17 & Wednesday, February 19, 2025

🔹Billy Graham Library + Sleepy Poet Antique Mall (Day Trip with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Tuesday, February 18, 2024

🔹Statesville Walks - Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 18 - May 22, 2025

🔹Beginner's Running Class - Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 25 - April 17, 2025

Learn more about these + all upcoming City events here.

Statesville Careers

Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and great benefits! Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:

🔹 Assistant Finance Director (Full-Time): This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing assigned activities in the Finance and Customer Service Departments; performs the specialized accountant and supervisory level work for the city and provides significant financial support in the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets and the City Annual Financial Report (CAFR) preparation.

🔹Property Evidence Technician (Full-Time): This position performs intermediate technical and responsible clerical work; responsible for securing and processing all evidence and found property; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of the Property Evidence Custodian.

Learn more about careers with the City here or view all current career opportunities with the City of Statesville here.

Front & Center Weekly Updates

That wraps up this week’s edition of Front & Center. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to follow the City of Statesville on social media for real-time news and announcements. Have a great week, Statesville!

View previous updates on our website here.



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