Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (09/11/2024)

Last Updated 4/21/2026Posted in Latest City News, Homepage, Front & Center (Weekly Blog)

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week of September 11-17, 2024.

Front & Center: A podcast from the City of Statesville

Did you know that Front & Center is the official podcast of the City of Statesville that takes you behind the scenes of government operations, giving you an insider’s view of the inner workings of one of North Carolina’s dynamic cities.

Each episode of Front & Center dives into the topics that matter most to our citizens, from city initiatives and public safety to cultural events and community leaders.

The show is hosted by April Nesbit, Public Information Officer, with co-host Nakayla Griffin, Community Resource OfficerYou can catch up on previous episodes here.

Statesville City Council

The next Council Meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024. View meeting agendas or watch previous City Council meetings here.

Statesville's City Council is made up of the mayor, six (6) ward seats, and two (2) at-large seats. Learn more about the Statesville City Council here.

National Police Woman Day (September 12, 2024)

On September 12th, National Police Woman Day celebrates the bravery and contributions of women in law enforcement.

The City of Statesville proudly honors our female officers, who bring strength, compassion, and leadership to their roles, enhancing the safety and well-being of our community. 

We are grateful for their commitment to justice and their positive impact on the lives of those they serve. Join us in thanking them for their service and dedication to keeping Statesville safe.

Read more from the Statesville Police Department here

IT Professionals Day (September 17, 2024)

In celebration of IT Professionals Day, the City of Statesville proudly acknowledges the vital work done by the dedicated teams within our Network and Support, Meter Services, and GIS departments. This team ensures our city’s technology infrastructure remains robust, secure, and efficient, helping to power everything from daily operations to community services.

We extend our gratitude to this team for their ongoing dedication to innovation and service, ensuring that Statesville remains a city of progress and technological excellence.

Read more about IT Professionals Day here.

Upcoming City Events

THIS WEEK:

🔹Statesville Regional Airport Commission Meeting - Wednesday, September 11, 2024

🔹 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Friday, September 13, 2024

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹 Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, September 16, 2024

🔹 Explore the Carolina Raptor Center (Day Trips) - Tuesday, September 17, 2024

🔹 Dog Day at the Pool - Saturday, September 21, 2024

🔹 National Night Out - Thursday, October 3, 2024

🔹 Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, October 3, 2024

🔹 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Friday, October 4, 2024

🔹 Community Health Fair - Wednesday, October 9, 2024

🔹 Dog Day at the Park - Saturday, October 12, 2024

🔹Carolina BalloonFest - Friday, October 18, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

View all upcoming City events here.

Did You Know?!

The City of Statesville is truly a diverse community that welcomes new people, new voices and ideas, new industry, and business. We have already made significant investments in our downtown amenities, our business sector, our schools, our infrastructure…and more is on the horizon.

We are creating a dynamic future for ourselves as we build on our successful history and the positive energy we experience today, all the while incorporating the values and quality of life that we cherish.

Statesville is the county seat for Iredell County, North Carolina, which is part of the District 22A Judicial District, comprised of Alexander, Davidson, Davie, and Iredell Counties.

Learn more about the City of Statesville NC 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:

🔹Skilled Laborer-Water Maintenance (Full-Time): Responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water/sewer department. 

🔹Certified Water Treatment Operator Grade A, B, or C (Full-Time): Responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation, repair, and maintenance of a water purification plant.

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.



A North Carolina drought monitor map dated June 2, 2026, shows drought conditions across the state. Much of central and northern North Carolina remains in severe to extreme drought, indicated by orange and red shading. Areas of western North Carolina and portions of the coastal region are experiencing moderate drought, shown in tan. A small area in the southeastern corner of the state remains in extreme drought. The map includes drought classification categories ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to exceptional drought (D4), along with logos from the USDA, NDMC, NOAA, and other monitoring agencies.
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Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting
Jun 09, 2026
12:00 PM EDT
1875 Simonton Rd
Statesville, NC 28677
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Statesville Regional Airport Commission Meeting
Jun 10, 2026
12:00 PM EDT
227 S. Center Street.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Statesville African American Heritage Preservation Commi...
Jun 10, 2026
6:00 PM EDT
227 S. Center Street.
Statesville, NC 28677
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CANCELLED: Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting
Jun 11, 2026
2:00 PM EDT
227 S. Center Street.
Statesville, NC 28677
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