Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (12/25/2024)
December 25-31, 2024
Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!
City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules: New Year's Day
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City offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in recognition of New Yearโs Day. The Statesville Fitness and Activity Center and Bentley Community Center will operate regular hours on Tuesday, December 31, and will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
View the 2025 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedules here.
Statesville City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on December 16, 2024? View the agenda or watch the full replay here.
The next Council meeting is Monday, January 13, 2025. You can view the meeting agenda here.
City Council meeting agendas are typically posted by Wednesday the week before the upcoming meeting and are archived on the website for one year.
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 Carolinaโs 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.
Upcoming City Events
FEATURED EVENT: DISNEY TRIVIA (Community Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department)
Join us for a magical evening of Disney Trivia, where fans of all ages can test their knowledge of beloved Disney movies, characters, and songs for a chance to win fun prizes and share the joy of Disney with family and friends!
๐๏ธ Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6pm (Registration required)
THIS WEEK:
๐นWinter Break Camp (Childcare Program at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Dates vary from Thursday, December 26 - Friday, January 3, 2025
๐นNew Year's Eve & 25th Anniversary Celebration - Tuesday, December 31, 20024 (Tickets Required)
Save the date for these upcoming events:
๐นDisney Trivia (Community Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, January 2, 2025
๐นRock Wall (Homeschool Program at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Wednesday, January 8, 2025
๐นYouth Fit - Monday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 15, 2025
๐นIce Skating at the US National Whitewater Center (Day Trips at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Saturday, January 18, 2025
๐นBlood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, January 30, 2025
๐น DIY Bird House & Feeder (Community Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, February 6, 2025
๐นDance Class (Homeschool at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
๐นPolar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics - Saturday, February 15, 2025
Did You Know?: Boards & Commissions
Would you like to get involved? ๐ Statesville residents play a vital role in the functioning of our City by being selected to participate in various essential boards, commissions, and committees.
These dedicated members act as a bridge between the community, city staff, and administration, effectively conveying information about city initiatives and offering valuable suggestions. Learn more or submit your application to serve now 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:
๐น Motor Equipment Operator I - Water Maintenance Division (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 water and sewer department.
๐นPolice Officer (Full-Time) - This position performs intermediate protective service work involving a variety of general or support duty police assignments; does related work as required. Work is performed under the supervision of Patrol Corporals and Sergeants.
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 weekโs 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.
