Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (01/29/2025)

January 29 - February 4, 2025

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:

In the latest Front & Center Podcast, Captain Brandon Wiggins of the Statesville Fire Department shares his inspiring journey into firefighting, shaped by a personal family moment. He offers an inside look at the challenging yet rewarding life of a firefighter, highlighting the family-like bonds formed in the firehouse and the mental and physical demands of the job. Through vivid anecdotes, Brandon explores the qualities needed to succeed in firefighting, from teamwork to resilience, and discusses how Statesville is enhancing support for its firefighters. This episode is a compelling tribute to the courage and camaraderie of those who face danger to keep their community safe.

🎧 Listen now 👇 or watch previous episodes on our website here.

City of Statesville Hosts Second Annual Canned Food Drive (February)

The City of Statesville is proud to announce its Second Annual Canned Food Drive in celebration of Canned Food Month this February.

Building on the success of last year’s campaign, this initiative aims to support local food pantries and help families and individuals in need within the community.

Throughout February, residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable canned food items at convenient drop-off locations across the city. 

View drop-off locations and learn more here.

Celebrating Black History Month (February)

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements of Black individuals in our communities. Statesville, North Carolina, has a rich history, and it's important to recognize the trailblazers who have made significant impacts in the City.

She arrived in Iredell County in 1915 as a Jeannes School Supervisor and eventually took charge of the black schools. Her tireless efforts were instrumental in securing funding from the Rosenwald Foundation for the construction of new black schools in the county. Her commitment to education and empowerment has left a lasting mark on the community. She married Dr. Robert S. Holliday in 1918.

Read more here as we shine a light on some of the other important figures from Statesville's history whose impact continues to be felt today.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on January 13, 2025? View the agenda or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, February 3, 2025. 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.

North Carolina's First Public Power Community

The City of Statesville was the first municipality in the State of North Carolina to provide electric service to its citizens. As the result of this historical accomplishment, we have been recognized as the first Public Power Community in North Carolina. Public power is a national concept where municipally owned electric utilities serve their communities.

Statesville opened the door to the future by introducing electricity on February 4, 1889. It all happened when a switch was pulled and the City's first electric lights blinked on to illuminate the tiny downtown area for a momentous two hours.

Read more here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Iredell County Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics

Take the plunge for Special Olympics Iredell County! Join us for the 2025 Special Olympics Iredell County Polar Plunge on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the City of Statesville Leisure Pool!!

🗓️ Saturday, February 15, 2025

📍 Statesville Leisure Pool

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

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

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, February 3, 2025

🔹Auto Belay Certification - Tuesday, February 4, 2025

🔹Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

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

🔹Winter Wonderland Adventure (Teacher Workday) - Friday, February 7, 2025

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

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

🔹Statesville Wedding Expo - Sunday, February 16, 2025

🔹16th Anniversary Spirit Week at the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center - Monday February 17 - Friday February 21, 2025

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

Learn more about these + all upcoming City events 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:

🔹 Assistant Pool Manager (Seasonal): This position is responsible for assisting with the management of the overall operations of the community pool, the pool staff, and with the cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

🔹Lifeguard (Seasonal): This position performs responsibilities ensuring safety in and around the water by preventing and responding to emergencies. Supervise all the activities performed in and around the pool area.

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.