The Salisbury Police Department is partnering with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Delta Xi Omega Chapter to host a free Mental Health Fair, Saturday, May 4, at Bell Tower Green, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 12 service agencies are expected to provide mental health resources to Fair attendees in recognition of National Mental Health Month.
Input, listening sessions funded by second $25,000 Duke Energy Grant
The Salisbury Police Department (SPD) is continuing its series of in-person conversations with the community, this time with a focus on engaging the Latino community Tuesday, April 23, at 5 p.m. at City Park, 316 Lake Dr.
The WEST END Byrne Criminal Justice Initiative (BCJI) Grant Coordinator Chanel Nestor submitted her resignation to Police Chief PJ Smith on Tuesday, April 16. Nestor was a coordinator for the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) for 18 months, managing the WEST END Grant project in the community’s West End.
At this time, no arrests have been made for either incident but the Salisbury Police Department is working with State and Federal partners to bring this investigation to a resolution and to develop ideas on how to prevent this kind of senseless violence.
New this year, the Salisbury Public Arts Commission is hosting a meet and greet event with the talented artists of the Salisbury Sculpture Show on Thursday, May 2, 2024.
Artists of all ages and skillsets are invited by the Salisbury Public Art Commission (PAC) to submit their best designs for the second Paint the Pavement project!
Salisbury City Council approved the city’s first Strategic Plan at the Tuesday, March 5, Council meeting. The goal of an organization’s Strategic Plan is to provide a path forward on decision-making at all levels. The City’s Plan will help guide city budget and operational actions.
This month’s employee spotlight is Karen Barbee, the City of Salisbury’s Remedial Action Plan Coordinator. She started her career with the Salisbury Police Department in 1980. She served in many roles including patrol officer, D. A. R. E. Officer and Community Service Officer, Police K-9 handler, and patrol sergeant. Karen was named NC Police Women’s Officer of the Year in 1989. She retired as a lieutenant and returned in July 2017 to work part-time on the Remedial Action Plan.
The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, March 29.
The student-artists captured their love for the Carolinas through creative designs
Cheerwine, the South’s favorite cherry soda, and its hometown of Salisbury are thrilled to announce the 10 finalists in the eagerly anticipated Cheerwine Festival t-shirt design contest, showcasing the talent and creativity of high school students across the Carolinas.