Human Relations News - City of Salisbury, NC

2025 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (EDK) Humanitarian Award Recipients

City of Salisbury / Thursday, May 29, 2025 0 58731

Two Salisburians were honored last month at the annual Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (EDK) Humanitarian Awards Program held at the Salisbury Civic Center. Honorees Kenneth L. (Kenny) Hardin and Jose Dos Santos were selected from a field of five residents and organizations nominated this year for their dedication to the community.

Salisbury City Council approves its Fiscal Year 2024 budget

City of Salisbury / Tuesday, June 20, 2023 0 90326

The Salisbury City Council approved the city budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY24). A fiscal year is the city’s annual financial period beginning July 1 through June 30.

Recognize Local Heroes: Nominations Open for EDK Humanitarian Awards

Human Relations Council / Monday, January 9, 2023 0 71608

The Salisbury Human Relations Council is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Awards.

Salisbury combines Community Resource Fair, National Night Out events to celebrate community, neighborhood partnerships

Salisbury Police Department / Wednesday, July 20, 2022 0 70110

Salisbury will celebrate local community agencies, neighborhoods and law enforcement partnerships at a combined Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 2, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green Park.

COVID-19 Cancellations, Postponements and Closings for City of Salisbury

City of Salisbury / Monday, April 6, 2020 0 105855

To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, and following the guidance of recent coronavirus advisories provided by federal, state and Rowan County Public Health and other agencies, there will be closings, postponements and cancellations. Please read more to see the list, and check back for updates at salisburync.gov/closings.

Salisbury Mayor Declares State of Emergency

City of Salisbury / Friday, March 20, 2020 0 114558

Mayor Karen Alexander declared a state of emergency for the City of Salisbury related to the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus), following a similar declaration by Rowan County. The declaration authorizes the City to apply for financial assistance related to preparation, response and recovery of COVID-19 if needed through state or federal agencies.

Alternatives To Face-To-Face Visits

City of Salisbury / Friday, March 13, 2020 0 107611

To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, we strongly encourage all visitors to utilize online or phone services as an alternative to face-to-face interactions. We have options for our departments and our bill pay.

Salisbury Community Resource Fair offers one-stop assistance for Rowan County residents

Human Relations Council / Tuesday, August 6, 2019 0 54280

The Salisbury Community Action Teams will host a Community Resource Fair for residents, particularly parents and children, Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hurley YMCA.

Monthly Newsletter

	Title	Description
	03/2026	City Council Sets Focus Areas for FY26-27 During Retreat \| Residents Invited to Share Input on FY27 City Budget \| City Teams Respond to Historic Winter Storm
	02/2026	Cheerwine Festival Returns to Downtown Salisbury \| Salisbury Launches New On-Demand Transit Service \| City Budget Process Begins
	01/2026	Human Relations Commission to Host 2026 MLK Celebration \| Wine About Winter Returns for 13th Year \| Salisbury City Council to Hold Annual Planning Retreat
	12/2025	City to Honor Alexander with Holiday Tree \| Microtransit Pilot to Expand mobility and Connectivity \| Keep Fog Out of Your Drains This Holiday Season
	11/2025	Major Projects Shaping Salisbury's Future \| Legacy Mural Feedback Needed \| Employee Spotlight: Vareno Scarborough
	10/2025	Rowan County Creek Week Returns \| Loose Leaf Collection Coming Soon \| Salisbury Police Safety Tips
	09/2025	Craft Beer Bubbles Over at BTG \| BlockWork: We’re Looking for Volunteers \| A New Addition to the Salisbury Sculpture Show
	08/2025	Beautify Your Block: City offers Grant Support \| Explore the Outdoors: Salisbury Parks \| Applications Now Open for the City of Salisbury Youth Council
	10/2024	Halloween Safety Tips \| Sculpture Show Call For Neighborhoods \| Recycling Do's and Don'ts \| Leaf Collection Guidelines and Map \| Fall Spruce Up Week
	10/2024	Halloween Safety Tips \| Sculpture Show Call For Neighborhoods \| Recycling Do's and Don'ts \| Leaf Collection Guidelines and Map \| Fall Spruce Up Week
	08/2024	Take A Tree Tour \| Officer Awarded For Saving Baby \| Sculptures in the Spotlight \| Go Out on a limb for the Tree Board
	08/2024	Take A Tree Tour \| Officer Awarded For Saving Baby \| Sculptures in the Spotlight \| Go Out on a limb for the Tree Board
	08/2024	Take A Tree Tour \| Officer Awarded For Saving Baby \| Sculptures in the Spotlight \| Go Out on a limb for the Tree Board
	08/2024	Take A Tree Tour \| Officer Awarded For Saving Baby \| Sculptures in the Spotlight \| Go Out on a limb for the Tree Board
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	11/2022	Holiday Events \| Salisbury Youth Council Inducts New Members \| Tips to Shop Safe \| Toss the Grease
	07/2022	Sculpture Show \| Citizen's Academy \| Hurricane Season Tips \| West End Survey \| Council Approves Budget
	07/2022	Sculpture Show \| Citizen's Academy \| Hurricane Season Tips \| West End Survey \| Council Approves Budget
	07/2022	Sculpture Show \| Citizen's Academy \| Hurricane Season Tips \| West End Survey \| Council Approves Budget
	02/2020	Weathering The Storm \| Nixle Is Now RoCo Alerts \| EyeOnWater Is Smart On Money \| Cheerwine Festival Returns May 16 \| Employee Spotlight \| Census 2020
	02/2020	Weathering The Storm \| Nixle Is Now RoCo Alerts \| EyeOnWater Is Smart On Money \| Cheerwine Festival Returns May 16 \| Employee Spotlight \| Census 2020
	02/2020	Weathering The Storm \| Nixle Is Now RoCo Alerts \| EyeOnWater Is Smart On Money \| Cheerwine Festival Returns May 16 \| Employee Spotlight \| Census 2020
	02/2020	Weathering The Storm \| Nixle Is Now RoCo Alerts \| EyeOnWater Is Smart On Money \| Cheerwine Festival Returns May 16 \| Employee Spotlight \| Census 2020
	02/2020	Weathering The Storm \| Nixle Is Now RoCo Alerts \| EyeOnWater Is Smart On Money \| Cheerwine Festival Returns May 16 \| Employee Spotlight \| Census 2020
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	01/2020	EDK Nominations \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Start/Change Water Services \| Cheerwine Applications \| Employee Spotlight \| Winterize Your Pipes \| Winter Spruce Up
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	02/2019	Cheerwine Festival Vendor Applications Open \| Get Involved, Apply Now \| Fair Housing Seeks Volunteers \| Council Retreat Open to Public \| Snow Safety \| Employee Spotlight \| Main St. Conference in Salisbury
	01/2019	EDK Nominations \| Holiday Storefront Awards \| Celebrating MLK Weekend \| Employee Spotlight \| Winter Spruce Up Week \| Transit Survey \| New Tools Keeps An Eye On Water

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2025 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (EDK) Humanitarian Award Recipients

Salisbury City Council approves its Fiscal Year 2024 budget

Recognize Local Heroes: Nominations Open for EDK Humanitarian Awards

Salisbury combines Community Resource Fair, National Night Out events to celebrate community, neighborhood partnerships

COVID-19 Cancellations, Postponements and Closings for City of Salisbury

Salisbury Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Alternatives To Face-To-Face Visits

Salisbury Community Resource Fair offers one-stop assistance for Rowan County residents

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