Statesville, NC — The Statesville Post Office announces changes in retail hours for its two Contract Postal Units, effective immediately.

For Downtown Postal Unit and More, at 205 W. Front Street, it is now open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 7 pm, and Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm. For the Ace Hardware Contract Postal Unit, 1867 E. Broad Street, the hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (no longer closed for lunch), and Saturday, 9 am to 12 noon.

“As the holiday season approaches, we hope these hours will prove to be more convenient for our customers in and around Statesville,” said Ed Mauren, Acting Postmaster, Statesville. For Downtown Postal Unit, call 704-924-8890. For Ace Hardware CPU, call 704-838-8406.

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