Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (04/23/2025)

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

April 23-29, 2025

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!

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Front and Center, a podcast from the City of Statesville, navigates 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.

🎧 Watch previous Front and Center episodes on our website here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on April 7, 2025? View the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay below.

The next Council meeting is Monday, May 5, 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.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Downtown Statesville Wine Walk

The Downtown Statesville Wine Walk is the premiere event for wine lovers. Spend Saturday in beautiful Downtown Statesville tasting remarkable wines and exploring our fantastic downtown shops, restaurants, and businesses.

🗓️ Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 3p-7p

📍 Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Drug Take Back Event with the Statesville Police Department - Saturday, April 26, 2025

🔹Wine Walk in Downtown Statesville - Saturday, April 26, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Throwback Gym Games (Community Night) - Thursday, May 1, 2025

🔹Auto Belay Certification - Tuesday, May 6, 2025

🔹Coffee with a Cop - Thursday, May 15, 2025

🔹Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden (Day Trips) - Saturday, May 17, 2025

🔹Community Fun Day - Rolling Lane (Statesville Police Department) - Thursday, May 22, 2025

🔹Dive-In Movie: The Little Mermaid (Statesville Leisure Pool) - Sunday, May 25, 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:

🔹 Motor Equipment Operator I - Street (Full-Time): This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment and for performing manual duties and preventative maintenance tasks within the street department.

🔹 Motor Equipment Operator I - Sanitation (Full-Time): This position is responsible for driving and operating a bulk container service truck in the collection and disposal of industrial/commercial garbage and refuse.

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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