Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (10/30/2024)

October 30-November 5, 2024

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

Front & Center - Crime Prevention Uncovered: Community Safety Insights with Corporal Chan Austin

In this episode of Front & Center, Corporal Chan Austin, a seasoned Crime Prevention Officer at the Statesville Police Department, shares expert advice on reducing crime through community involvement, Neighborhood and Business Watch programs, and practical security tips. Covering essential home and online safety measures, especially as holiday risks increase, this episode empowers listeners to protect their families and neighborhoods.

🎙️Watch now or read more here

🎙️Watch all previous episodes of the Front & Center Podcast here

Statesville City Council

The next Council meeting is Monday, November 4, 2024. You can view the meeting agenda and watch the full replay 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 here. Learn more about the Statesville City Council here.

Aviation History Month (November)

A new era began for the City of Statesville NC, as the skies above our city saw a profound transformation. With the opening of the Statesville Regional Airport, the community embarked on a remarkable journey.

For nearly 88 years, this aviation hub has remained a beacon of innovation and a lasting tribute to the enduring spirit of flight.

As we celebrate Aviation History Month, let's delve into the legacy of flight that thrives at the Statesville Regional Airport here.

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.

Read more about Leaf + Yard Waste Collection here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Downtown Statesville Trick or Treat

This is a safe opportunity for children to trick or treat and receive goodies from downtown businesses and organizations. Trick or Treating has become an annual event in Historic Downtown Statesville, bringing over 1500+ children to downtown in past years.

🗓️ Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 4p-6p

📍 Downtown Statesville

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Downtown Statesville Trick-or-Treat - Thursday, October 31, 2024

🔹Statesville Pumpkin Festival - Saturday, November 2, 2024

🔹2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 2, 2024

🔹Pumpkin Fest After Party Concert with Uptown Dueling Pianos - Saturday, November 2, 2024

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, November 4, 2024

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Nature Night (Family Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, November 7, 2024 (Registration required)

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

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

🔹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

View all upcoming City events here.

Did You Know?

Statesville Connects is a voluntary assistance program funded by donations from Statesville Utility customers and other individuals/organizations. The City is working with the Statesville Salvation Army, a non-profit organization that provides emergency assistance for low income families and people in crisis. Only Statesville residential utility customers who meet the Salvation Army’s requirements will receive assistance with their bills.

Learn more 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:

🔹Civil Engineer (Full-Time): This position is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating engineering design and construction activities for the Public Works Department.

🔹City Engineer (Full-Time): This position is responsible for directing the operations of the Engineering Department and performing complex, professional civil engineering work involving a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment. Duties include planning, supervising, and coordinating employees engaged in a wide variety of municipal engineering operations and services.

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.