Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (04/02/2025)
April 2-8, 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: You're Never Too Old to Compete - Inside the Thriving World of Iredell Senior Games
Forget everything you thought you knew about aging. The Iredell Senior Games are shattering stereotypes and creating a vibrant community for adults 50 and better.
Daniel Lewis, Aquatics and Athletic Manager for Statesville Parks and Recreation, pulls back the curtain on what makes these games so special. For just $10, participants can compete in everything from pickleball (the fastest-growing senior sport nationwide) to cornhole, bocce, competitive bowling, and more! The registration includes a t-shirt, medals for achievements, and access to three meal events throughout the competition period.
Learn more about Iredell Senior Games (or Register Now) here.
🎧 Watch previous Front and Center episodes on our website here.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month
This April, the City of Statesville is proud to stand in solidarity with six child-centered agencies for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With a staggering 3.9 million reports made to child protective services across the country in the Federal fiscal year 2023, it's more important than ever that we come together to shine a light on this critical issue.
This month, the Children's Hope Alliance, Iredell County Department Of Social Services, Dove House Children's Advocacy Center, NC Guardian ad Litem, Iredell County Partnership for Young Children, and Pharos Parenting are joining forces in our community.
Their invaluable efforts aim to foster a safe environment for our children, raising awareness and driving change where it's most needed.
As a symbol of our collective commitment to preventing child abuse, the City is once again turning its bollard lights blue at our crosswalks in Downtown Statesville throughout April. Additionally, a street banner will be displayed at Broad Street for the first week of the month, serving as a poignant reminder of the ongoing fight against child abuse.
2024 Water Quality Report
Statesville Water Quality Report Released – All State & Federal Standards Met
The City of Statesville has released its 2024 Water Quality Report, confirming that the City’s drinking water meets or exceeds all health standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR).
Read the full press release and view the water report here.
National Volunteer Week (April 20-26, 2025)
Join the Effort to Keep Statesville Beautiful at the 2025 Spring Trash Bash!
National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration that recognizes the invaluable contributions of volunteers and promotes the spirit of service that strengthens our communities, improves lives, and brings people together to work toward the common good. In honor of the upcoming National Volunteer Week, the City of Statesville encourages residents to take action and become involved in community service through events such as the Spring Trash Bash 2025, a citywide cleanup initiative taking place on Saturday, April 26th, in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Litter Sweep program
Volunteers will be assigned to 1 of 8 locations and will meet at their designated site. Upon arrival, they will receive maps outlining the nearby streets to be cleaned.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- Check-In: 9a – 10:00a
- Cleanup: 10a – 12:00p
- Appreciation Cookout: 12p – 1:30p for Volunteers
Community Survey Underway
The City of Statesville Fire Department (SFD) is committed to protecting the community from all hazards – and we want to hear from you! Whether you live or work in Statesville, we invite you to take the SFD Community Survey.
This survey gives you a chance to share which services matter most to you. Your feedback will help us evaluate our current services and explore ways to improve. You can take the survey online at www.statesvillenc.net/fire-department or by scanning the QR code.
SFD strives to meet the needs of our community while also ensuring everyone understands the services we provide. That’s why your input is so important – we want to know what matters most to you.
Your voice matters! Take the survey today here and help shape the future of fire and emergency services in Statesville.
Statesville City Council
Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on March 17, 2025? View the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay below.
The next Council meeting is Monday, April 7, 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.
Upcoming City Events
FEATURED EVENT: Arbor Day Celebration
Join us for the 23rd Annual Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department! This free community event is a day of fun, education, and environmental appreciation for all ages. 🌳
THIS WEEK:
🔹Statesville Walks - Tuesdays and Thursday thru May 22, 2025 - Morning and Evening Sessions
🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, April 3, 2025
🔹Egg Dying & Spring Crafts (Community Night) - Thursday, April 3, 2025
🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, April 7, 2025
🔹Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting - Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Save the date for these upcoming events:
🔹Statesville Arbor Day Celebration - Saturday, April 12, 2025
🔹Spring Egg Hunt (Statesville Park & Soccer Complex) - Tuesday, April 15, 2025
🔹Inclusive: Spring Egg Hunt (Martin Luther King Jr. Park) - Wednesday, April 15, 2025
🔹Spring Egg Hunt (Harris Park) - Thursday, April 16, 2025
🔹Teacher Workdays with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department - Monday, April 21 & Tuesday, April 22, 2025
🔹Community Cookout at Summit Village with the Statesville Police Department - Thursday, April 24, 2025
🔹Spring Trash Bash (Litter Cleanup) - Saturday, April 26, 2025
🔹Adagio Vineyards (Day Trips with Statesville Recreation & Parks) - Saturday, April 26, 2025
🔹Drug Take Back Event with the Statesville Police Department - Saturday, April 26, 2025
🔹Wine Walk in Downtown Statesville - Saturday, April 26, 2025
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:
🔹 Police Telecommunicator (Full-Time): This position is responsible for receiving and prioritizing 911 and non-emergency telephone calls from the public, dispatching appropriate public safety officials, and maintaining open lines of communication with public safety during emergency situations.
🔹 Planner II (Full-Time): This position is responsible for preparing and presenting technical data and reports for various boards; responsible for implementation/enforcement of land use regulations, plans, and policies; serves as administrative liaison to assigned boards and committees.
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.
