Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (04/15/2026)

April 15 - 21, 2026

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

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent City Council meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026? Learn more about those in this blog, view the meeting agenda here or watch the full replay here.

The next Council meeting is Monday, May 4, 2026. 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.

Lineworker Appreciation Day

Each year, National Lineworker Appreciation Days (April 13th: Recognized by many electric cooperatives and officially in states like North Carolina as Lineworker Appreciation Day and April 18th: Frequently observed as National Lineman Appreciation Day to honor the profession) gives us the opportunity to recognize the dedicated individuals who help keep our community powered - rain or shine, day or night.

At Statesville Public Power, our lineworkers play a critical role in maintaining the reliable electric service that residents and businesses depend on every day. From repairing outages during severe weather to performing routine maintenance that keeps our system running safely and efficiently, their work is essential - and often happens behind the scenes.

Lineworkers face challenging conditions and put safety first while responding to emergencies at all hours. Their commitment, skill, and resilience ensure that power is restored quickly and that our community continues to function smoothly.

The City of Statesville is proud to honor these hardworking professionals and thank them for their dedication to serving our community.

Join us in showing appreciation for our lineworkers today and every day. Learn more about Statesville Public Power here.

Wine Walk

🍷Sip, stroll, and savor Downtown Statesville on Saturday, April 25, 2026!

Wine Walk is the perfect way to enjoy an evening out with friends while exploring local businesses and sampling a variety of wines. Stroll through downtown, discover unique shops, and experience the vibrant atmosphere that makes Statesville so special.

Don’t miss this fun and flavorful event in the heart of our community!

Learn more or purchase your tickets here.

Spring Trash Bash (Voluteers Needed)

The City is calling on residents to roll up their sleeves and help clean up our community! The Spring Trash Bash, held in conjunction with the NCDOT Litter Sweep, is part of North Carolina’s biannual roadside litter removal initiative. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, residents can make a visible difference in our city. Learn more or sign up now here.

Online Payments

Your utility bill doesn’t pay itself...but it can!

Skip the stamps. Ditch the line. Sign up for online payments and autopay with the City of Statesville and let your bills take care of themselves:

• No late fees
• No service charges
• No stress

𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐭𝐢𝐩: Set it up once, then go live your best life. We’ve got the rest. Learn more here.

Upcoming Road Closures & Detours

Looking for information on upcoming or ongoing road closures here in the City of Statesville? This page provides details on planned construction, emergency repairs, special events, and other activities that may impact traffic. 

Stay informed about current and upcoming road closures in the City of Statesville here.

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Arbor Day Celebration

Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality invites you to join us for the 24th Annual City of Statesville Arbor Day Celebration!

📆 Saturday, April 18, 2026

📍Statesville Park & Soccer Complex

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK

🔹Statesville City Council Meeting - Monday, April 13, 2026

🔹Statesville Community Appearance Commission Meeting - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

🔹Human Relations Commission - Thursday, April 16, 2026

🔹24th Annual Statesville Arbor Day Celebration - Saturday, April 18, 2026

Save the date for these upcoming events

🔹Spring Trash Bash - Saturday, April 25, 2026

🔹National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Saturday, April 25, 2026

🔹Wine Walk in Downtown Statesville - Saturday, April 25, 2026

🔹Car Seat Check - Monday, April 27, 2026

🔹Pickleball 101: Learn to Play - May 4 - 27, 2026 (Mondays and Wednesdays) or July 6 - 29, 2026 (Mondays and Wednesdays)

🔹Field Day (Homeschool Program) - Wednesday, May 13, 2026

🔹Adult Day Trip (Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality) - Tuesday, May 19, 2026

🔹Community Field Day (Statesville Recreation & Economic Vitality) - Saturday, May 16, 2026

🔹National Senior Health & Fitness Day - Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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:

🔹Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee - 3rd Creek (Full-Time): 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 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 an open shift when it becomes available.

🔹Water Control Operator Trainee/Relief Operator (Full-Time): This position is responsible for learning all aspects of the operation and maintenance of the city’s water treatment facilities; responsible for assisting certified water 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.

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.