Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (05/21/2025)

May 21-27, 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: Soak Up Summer - Events, Sports, and Family Fun

Summer is officially heating up in Statesville, and there’s no better way to soak it all in than with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department! In the latest episode of 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, hosts April and Nikayla are joined by H Patton and Chase Bell for an inside look at everything planned to keep you and your family active, entertained, and refreshed all season long.

From splashing in the pool to enjoying family movie nights under the stars, there’s something for everyone. Tune in to hear how our Recreation & Parks Department continues to bring the community together through creativity, energy, and a commitment to fun for all ages. Your summer starts here!

🎧 Watch our recent episode below or previous Front and Center episodes on our website here.

Statesville Leisure Pool and Splash Pad Open on May 24, 2025

Splash Into Summer, Statesville!  💦  

Have you heard? The Statesville Leisure Pool (located next door to the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center) and the Splash Pad (located at the Bentley Community Center) will both open on Saturday, May 24, 2025!

Grab your swimsuits, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure — it’s time to make a splash! 🔗 Learn more here.

Memorial Day: Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedule

City of Statesville offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. There will be no garbage collection on this day.

Revised schedule for residential sanitation routes for the week of May 26 – May 30:

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

Revised schedule for commercial businesses with roll-out carts or garbage containers for the week of May 26 – May 31:

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

The Statesville Fitness & Activity Center will be closed on Memorial Day.

The Leisure Pool, Splash Pad, and Bentley Community Center will be open. Visit recreation.statesvillenc.net/aquatics for information on admission and hours of operation.

View the full 2025 City Holiday Closings and Revised Sanitation Schedule here

National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025)

This annual observance, instituted by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, serves as a public education campaign to highlight the vital role of public works in our communities. Public Works professionals contribute to enhancing the well-being and quality of life in their communities through their dedication to maintaining and improving infrastructure, public spaces, and essential services.

The Essential Services of Statesville’s Public Works Team

The City of Statesville’s Public Works Department comprises several essential service areas:

Read more about National Public Works Week here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on May 19, 2025? This Council meeting brought forth several proclamations and recognitions. Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay below.

The next Council meeting is Monday, June 2, 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.

Citywide School Supply Drive Launches for Statesville’s End of Summer Bash

The City of Statesville is kicking off a new citywide school supply drive to help students start the 2025–2026 school year with confidence!

From June 2 through July 18, residents can drop off donations at convenient locations across the city to support the End of Summer Bash, taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Harris Park. 

This is the City’s first coordinated drive of this kind and aims to provide fully stocked backpacks for local children in need, helping ease the financial burden on families and ensuring every student has the tools they need to succeed. Learn more here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Community Fun Day with the Statesville Police Department

Mark your calendars for an afternoon of food, fun, and fellowship at our Community Fun Day! Hosted by the Statesville Police Department, this free event is open to everyone and promises something for all ages.

🗓️ Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 4p-6p

📍 Pine Acres Community Center

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Community Fun Day - Rolling Lane (Statesville Police Department) - Thursday, May 22, 2025

🔹Statesville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, May 22, 2025

🔹Auto Belay Certification - Thursday, May 22, 2025

🔹Statesville Leisure Pool and Splash Pad OPEN for the Season - Saturday, May 24, 2025

🔹Dive-In Movie: The Little Mermaid (Statesville Leisure Pool) - Sunday, May 25, 2025

🔹Community Meeting with the Statesville Police Department - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

🔹Statesville ABC Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

🔹Statesville Housing Authority Meeting - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

🔹Statesville Planning Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹National Senior Health & Fitness Day - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

🔹Summer Sports Camps with the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department - Available dates in June & July

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, June 5, 2025

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5 with the Thomas Road Band - Friday, June 6, 2025

🔹Art in the Park - Saturday, June 7, 2025

🔹Dive-In Move: IF (Statesville Leisure Pool) - Friday, June 13, 2025

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:

🔹 Skilled Laborer (Landscaping & Custodial) - Water Treatment Plant (Full-Time): This position responsible for semi-skilled work in a variety of janitorial, landscaping, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment within the city’s water and wastewater treatment department.

🔹 Wastewater Operator Trainee (Full-Time, Night Shift 8p-8a): This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities; responsible for assisting certified wastewater control operators with duties and maintenance of the plant after successfully completing orientation and trainee instruction. This position is designed and set up for the progressive movement into a Certified Shift Operator position. Therefore, the candidate hired for this position will be the next staff member to fill the open shift when it becomes available.

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.