Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (01/01/2025)

January 1-7, 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 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 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.

🎙️Read more or watch previous episodes here

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Ice Skating (Day Trips at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department)

Join us for Ice Skating at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC!

🗓️ Saturday, January 18, 2025

📍 US National Whitewater Center (Meet at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center)

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Disney Trivia (Community Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, January 2, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Rock Wall (Homeschool Program at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Wednesday, January 8, 2025

🔹Youth Fit - Monday, January 13 and Wednesday, January 15, 2025

🔹Ice Skating at the US National Whitewater Center (Day Trips at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Saturday, January 18, 2025

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, January 30, 2025

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

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

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

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

View all upcoming City events here.

Did You Know?: Report a Power Outage

How do I report a power outage? 🔦 

City of Statesville Electric Customers should report an outage by calling:

(704) 878-3479

EnergyUnited or Duke Energy customers should contact their providers directly for outages.

Do NOT call 911 to report a power outage.

During major outages, updates can be found here on our Facebook page.

Learn more about how to report a power outage 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:

🔹 Wastewater Control Operator Trainee - This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities; responsible for assisting certified wastewater control operators with duties and maintenance of the plant after successfully completing orientation and trainee instruction. This position is designed and set up for the progressive movement into a Certified Shift Operator position. Therefore, the candidate hired for this position will be the next staff member to fill the open shift when it becomes available.

🔹Warehouse Technician (Full-Time) - This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of the warehouse by maintaining stock, reconciliation of inventory, and providing excellent customer service.

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.