The Salisbury Police Department responded to 121 Oakwood Avenue shortly after midnight on Tuesday, July 5, for the report of a shooting. Upon the arrival of officers and other emergency personnel, Dwayne Coward, 39, was found deceased after succumbing to his injuries.
The Downtown Salisbury Social District (DSSD) becomes official Friday, July 1, after months of preparation, discussion, merchant information sessions and final City Council approval.
Due to changes in the Hallmark movie production schedule, the following traffic shift and road closures have been updated.
The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
A shoplifting suspect was injured today during a bicycle and vehicle pursuit involving Salisbury Police Department (SPD) officers in the 300 block of Arlington Street.
Road closures, detours expected along South Fulton, West Horah, Main, Fisher Streets
Salisbury will serve as the backdrop for an upcoming Hallmark Movie beginning next week. The production may affect travel near Salisbury High School, homes along the 400 block of South Fulton Street, and the 100 block of East Fisher Street, Tuesday, June 28 through Friday, July 1. Intermittent road closures also may occur on Saturday, July 2 along South Fulton Street. Detour signage will be in place.
Salisbury City Council approves the city budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 (FY23).
The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Juneteenth holiday, Monday, June 20.
Applications now open for Salisbury’s eighth class
Beginning today, Wed., June 15, the City of Salisbury invites residents to apply for the fall 2022 Citizen’s Academy -- a ten-week academy that provides a behind-the-scenes look at city operations.
The Salisbury Police Department, in partnership with Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department, Salisbury Community Planning Department and Salisbury-Rowan NAACP, will conduct surveys throughout the West End community for the West End Salisbury Transformed Empowered Neighborhood Development (WEST END) project. The WEST END project is made possible by an $800,000 Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) grant from the Department of Justice.