Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (03/04/2026)
March 4 - 10, 2026
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 Monday, March 2, 2026? Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.
The next Council meeting is Monday, March 16, 2026. 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.
Statesville Fire Department Announces Promotions to Captain and Lieutenant
The Statesville Fire Department is proud to announce the promotions of Justin Yox to Captain and Joseph Taylor to Lieutenant.
Justin Yox has been with the department since March 2016. Throughout his career, he has risen through the ranks from Firefighter to Senior Firefighter and Lieutenant, and he has been serving as Acting Captain since January 2026. Captain Yox holds various professional certifications and has demonstrated strong leadership and dedication to the department and the community. In his new role, he is assigned to Ladder 1 on A-Shift.
Lieutenant Joseph Taylor has been with the department since June 2018. He progressed through the ranks from Firefighter to Firefighter I and Senior Firefighter, and he has been serving as Acting Lieutenant since January 2026. Lieutenant Taylor also holds various professional certifications and has consistently shown professionalism, growth, and commitment in his service. He is now assigned to Engine 3 on A-Shift.
Calling All Vendors – Arbor Day Celebration
The City of Statesville is now accepting vendors for our 24th Annual Arbor Day Celebration at Statesville Park & Soccer Complex on Saturday, April 18, 2026 – and we’re looking for businesses that share our love for nature, sustainability, and community.
This free, family-friendly event draws hundreds of residents each year for tree giveaways, kids’ activities, Touch-A-Truck, environmental education, and outdoor fun and we’d love for you to be part of it! Learn more here.
Upcoming Road Closures & Detours
Looking for information on upcoming or ongoing road closures here in the City of Statesville? This page provides details on planned construction, emergency repairs, special events, and other activities that may impact traffic.
Stay informed about current and upcoming road closures in the City of Statesville here.
Upcoming City Events
FEATURED EVENT: Dog Day at the Park
Our Dog Day at the Park event is the perfect opportunity for your furry friends to make new pals while you connect with fellow dog lovers in the community.
THIS WEEK
🔹Bingo (Community Night) - Thursday, March 5, 2026
🔹Dog Day at the Park - Saturday, March 7, 2026
🔹Spring Break Camp (Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality) - March 9 - March 13, 2026
🔹Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting - Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Save the date for these upcoming events
🔹Mini Builders (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🔹Adult Softball League Registration Opens + Interest Meeting (Co-Ed + Men's Softball) - Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🔹Shamrock Scavenger Hunt (AIR Program) - Thursday, March 12, 2026
🔹Statesville Spring Fling (Tennis Tournament) - Saturday, March 14, 2026
🔹Iredell Senior Games: Spring Open House + Registration - Saturday, March 14, 2026
🔹Adult Day Trip - Museum of Illusions - Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🔹Downtown Statesville Spring Art Crawl - Saturday, March 21, 2026
🔹Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Statesville Regional Airport Terminal Building - Thursday, March 26, 2026
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 - Parks Maintenance (Full-Time): This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the Parks Maintenance division of the City’s Recreation and Economic Vitality department.
🔹IT Technician (Full-Time): This position acts as a first level helpdesk support for software, hardware, and related peripherals. Assists with Utility Billing requests, invoicing, and light administrative duties. Supports process workflows for Billing, Meter Services, and GIS divisions.
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.
