Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (07/09/2025)

July 9-15, 2025

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

Sign Up for Online Payments

Bye-bye late fees. Hello autopay!

Life’s busy enough – don’t let a utility bill sneak up on you. Sign up for online payments and autopay with the City of Statesville and enjoy:

• Easy bill pay anytime, anywhere

• Automatic payments (so you can stop setting reminders)
• NO service fees

It’s like giving your future self a high-five. Get started now here.

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on June 16, 2025? Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay below.

The next Council meeting is Monday, July 14, 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: End of Summer Bash

Time is running out to help students start the 2025–2026 school year with confidence!

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.

🎙️ Front & Center: A podcast from the City of Statesville

Front and Center, a podcast from the City of Statesville, navigates through the corridors of city government, exploring the processes, policies, and people that make Statesville thrive.

With exclusive interviews featuring key officials, in-depth analyses of public initiatives, and discussions on city development projects, Front & Center connects you to the heart of our community.

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

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Community Cookout with the Statesville Police Department

The Statesville Police Department is firing up the grill and bringing the fun to the neighborhood! Join us for a Community Cookout filled with food, games, music, fellowship for all ages. 

📆 Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 12p-2p

📍 Alex Cooper Park

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Statesville Regional Airport Commission Meeting - Wednesday, July 9, 2025

🔹Community Cookout with the Statesville Police Department at Alex Cooker Park - Thursday, July 10, 2025

🔹Downtown Design Review Committee Meeting - Thursday, July 10, 2025

🔹Dive-In Movie: Paddington (Statesville Leisure Pool) - Friday, July 11, 2025

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, July 14, 2025

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Ice Cream (or Snoball!) with a Cop - Thursday, July 17, 2025

🔹Movies in the Park: Mufasa (Martin Luther King Jr. Park) - Saturday, July 19, 2025

🔹Bowling with a Cop - Thursday, July 24, 2025

🔹Piedmont HealthCare Friday After 5: Y2K Kids - Friday, August 1, 2025

🔹Community Fun Day with the Statesville Police Department - Boys & Girls Club - Friday, August 1, 2025

🔹End of Summer Bash - Saturday, August 2, 2025

🔹Blood Drive with the American Red Cross - Thursday, August 7, 2025

🔹Bingo: Community Night - Thursday, August 7, 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:

🔹 Administrative Associate - HR (Part-Time): This position is responsible for maintaining accurate employee records, managing HR files, assisting with new hire onboarding, and coordinating employee events to foster a positive workplace environment.

🔹Building Maintenance Technician (Full-Time): This position is responsible for the maintenance and repairs to City-owned buildings and structures that require carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills and abilities.

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.