Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (11/6/2024)

November 6-12, 2024

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

Veterans Day (November 11, 2024)

In observance of Veterans Day, City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024. No residential or commercial garbage collection will take place on this day. The link below includes the revised collection schedule for residential routes and commercial businesses with roll-out carts or garbage containers during the week of November 11 - 15, 2024.

Review the full 2024 Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedule here

Safe Kids Iredell County

The Statesville Fire Department is excited to partner once again with Safe Kids Iredell County for the 5th Annual Winter Weather Drive. This important initiative provides essential cold-weather items to children in need throughout our community, helping them stay warm and safe this winter.

We invite you to support this drive by donating new items such as socks, gloves, hats, and other winter essentials. 

As in past years, City Hall is proud to serve as a collection point, making it convenient for you to contribute.

Donation Details:

• Collection Dates: Friday, November 1st through Sunday, December 15th
• Drop-off Location: Statesville City Hall (get directions here)
• City Hall Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For any questions, please feel free to contact Caroline Hager, Safe Kids Iredell County Coordinator, at 704-761-2491 or caroline.hager@iredellcountync.gov.

Your generosity and support make a significant difference. Together, we can help ensure that every child in our community has access to warm clothing this winter season. Please join us in making this year’s Winter Weather Drive a success!

Loose Leaf Collection

Loose leaf collection continues. To help ensure an efficient collection, please follow these guidelines:

• Place leaves at the curb in front of your residence, just behind the curb.

• Do not place leaves on streets or sidewalks.

• Avoid parking vehicles near leaf piles.

• Ensure leaves are free of sticks or limbs.

• Keep leaf piles clear of storm drains.

• Do not cover water meters with leaves.

Check to see which area crews are currently working in or read more about Leaf + Yard Collection here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on November 4th? Watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, November 18, 2024. 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: District 2 & District 3 Community Meeting

Join Captain Carmona and members of the Statesville Police Department at the Bentley Community Center on November 7, 2024 at 5pm for the bi-monthly District 2 AND District 3 Community Meeting. The meeting will feature a presentation on monthly crime statistics, as well as an open discussion on issues citizens are seeing in the community. This meeting will focus primarily on Districts 2 & 3, but all are welcome and encouraged to attend.

🗓️ Thursday, November, 7, 2024 at 05:00pm

📍 Bentley Community Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Statesville Walks - Thursday, November 7, 2024 (Tuesday & Thursday through November 21, 2024)

🔹District 2 & 3 Community Meeting - Thursday, November 7, 2024

🔹Barn Quilt Class - Saturday, November 9, 2024 (Registration required)

🔹2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 9, 2024

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Weight Training (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, November 13, 2024

🔹Explore Southern Christmas Show: Day Trips - November 19, 2024

🔹Turkey Bingo benefitting Iredell County Special Olympics - Thursday, November 21, 2024

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, December 5, 2024

🔹Downtown Statesville Christmas Tree Lighting - Thursday, December 5, 2024

🔹Santa Central - Friday, December 6, 2024

🔹Holiday Shop & Stroll in Downtown Statesville - Friday, December 6, 2024

View all upcoming City events here.

Did You Know?

Stay connected and informed with the latest updates and news from the City of Statesville as it happens. From exciting community events to important municipal updates, we keep you updated with all City happenings. Whether you're a resident, business owner, or work in the City, stay up to date on all things Statesville.

View all Latest City of Statesville, NC News 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 - 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 city’s recreation and parks department.

🔹Skilled Laborer - Groundskeeper - Statesville Regional Airport (Full-Time) - This position is responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of construction, maintenance and repair assignments associated with the maintenance and security of the airport.

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.