Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (08/28/2024)

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week of August 28 - September 3, 2024.

Labor Day: September 2, 2024

In observance of Labor Day, all City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024. This closure includes the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center and its Administrative Offices.

Revised Garbage Collection Schedule

There will be no garbage collection on Monday, September 2. The following revised schedule will be in effect for the week of September 2-6:

• Monday’s routes will be collected on Tuesday.
• Tuesday and Wednesday’s routes will be collected on Wednesday.
• Thursday and Friday’s routes will be collected on the regular schedule.

Commercial Routes for Businesses with Roll-out Carts or Garbage Containers:

• Monday and Tuesday’s routes will be collected on Tuesday.
• Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday’s routes will operate on the regular schedule.

City Council Meeting

Please note that there will be only one City Council meeting in September, scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024. This meeting will include a session for public comment, allowing residents to share their thoughts and concerns with the council.

Facility Closures and Special Hours

• The Statesville Fitness & Activity Center, including the Administrative Offices, will be closed on September 2nd.

• The Statesville Leisure Pool will be open on September 2^nd for two swim sessions, weather permitting:
• Session 1: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Session 2: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• Each session is limited to 300 patrons, with entry on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• The Bentley Community Center Splash Pad will be open on September 2nd from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, weather permitting.

View the 2024 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedule here

Front & Center: A podcast from the City of Statesville

In case you haven't heard, Front & Center is, the official podcast of the City of Statesville that takes you behind the scenes of government operations, giving you an insider’s view of the inner workings of one of North Carolina’s dynamic cities.

Why Listen to Front & Center? Each episode of Front & Center dives into the topics that matter most to our citizens, from city initiatives and public safety to cultural events and community leaders.

The show is hosted by April Nesbit, Public Information Officer, with co-host Nakayla Griffin, Community Resource Officer. You can catch up on previous episodes here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the last Statesville City Council meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024? You can view the meeting agenda and/or watch the full replay here.

Statesville's City Council is made up of the mayor, six (6) ward seats, and two (2) at-large seats. You can learn more about the Statesville City Council here.

National Crime Prevention Week (September 1-7, 2024)

At the Statesville Police Department, we believe that crime prevention is a shared responsibility between law enforcement and the community.

National Crime Prevention Week, observed each year from September 1-7, 2024, is an important reminder of the proactive steps we can all take to ensure the safety and security of our neighborhoods.

This week is an opportunity to highlight the various ways we can work together to reduce crime, foster trust, and create a safer environment for everyone in Statesville.

Read more about Crime Prevention Week from the Statesville Police Department here.

Hurricane Preparedness Month

September marks Hurricane Preparedness Month in Statesville, North Carolina, a time when we must revisit and reinforce our readiness for the ongoing hurricane season, which runs from June 1st to November 30th.

While Statesville is not on the coast, we're not exempt from the potential impacts of hurricanes. Let's jump into understanding the hurricane threat, the top three best practices for creating a hurricane plan, what to do during a hurricane, and how to navigate the aftermath.

Read more on how you can be ready here

Upcoming City Events

THIS WEEK:

🔹 Dive-In Movie: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom - Sunday, September 1, 2024

🔹Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹 Bingo (Family Night) - Thursday, September 5, 2024

🔹 Pickleball (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, September 11, 2024

🔹 Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 - Friday, September 13, 2024

🔹 Explore the Carolina Raptor Center (Day Trips) - Tuesday, September 17, 2024

🔹 Dog Day at the Pool - Saturday, September 21, 2024

🔹 National Night Out - Thursday, October 3, 2024

🔹 Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, October 3, 2024

🔹 Dog Day at the Park - Saturday, October 12, 2024

🔹Carolina BalloonFest - Friday, October 18, 2024 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

View all upcoming City events here.

Did You Know?!

We are thankful to those who have chosen Statesville, NC as home for your business!

Did you know that the City of Statesville has put together helpful links for business owners and organizations doing business in the City.

Learn more about doing business in the City 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:

🔹Waste Collector (Full-Time): Responsible for manual work in the collection of garbage, trash, and yard waste.

🔹Skilled Laborer - Park Maintenance (Full-Time): 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.

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.