Last night, the Salisbury City Council took several critical steps to advance the long-awaited Empire Project, which is set to revitalize one of Salisbury’s most iconic structures. These actions establish a solid foundation for future development, aligning with the city's vision for downtown growth and historic preservation.
Employee Spotlight: Kaisha Brown
This month’s employee spotlight is Kaisha L. Brown, the city’s communications coordinator.
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:35 PM, the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 300 Block of North Fulton Street in reference to a shooting. Arriving Officers located a 14-year-old male that had sustained gunshot wounds. First responders quickly arrived and transported the male to Novant Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The male unfortunately succumbed to his injuries once he arrived at the Hospital.
The Salisbury Police Department’s Victim Advocacy Division, in collaboration with the Family Crisis Council of Rowan, Inc., is coordinating various events and initiatives throughout October to raise awareness concerning domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The City of Salisbury announces the arrival of two brand-new all-electric, 25-foot-long ADA-accessible transit buses, purchased through an $818,771 Volkswagen Settlement Transit/Shuttle Bus Program Grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). These buses will replace two aging diesel buses and will be officially put into service to further the city’s commitment to sustainability and reduced emissions.
Salisbury City Council Member Anthony Smith has announced his resignation, effective Tuesday, Sept. 17, as he prepares to relocate to Birmingham, Ala., for new career opportunities and to be closer to his family.
As part of the Main Street design process, the City of Salisbury will begin nighttime test hole excavations to help identify more precise locations of underground utilities and infrastructure. The work is scheduled to begin on the evening of Monday, Sept. 9, and will follow a night-time schedule of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Thursday.
Muralist and NC Public Art Director Max Dowdle has invited the City of Salisbury to participate in his ambitious project to paint 100 murals in North Carolina’s 100 counties over the next five years.
The City of Salisbury’s Community Appearance Commission is excited to announce neighborhood beautification grants! If you’re looking to spruce up your neighborhood, now’s your chance to apply for funding to make your dream project a reality.
We're looking for volunteers to help us build cleaner and safer neighborhoods, one block at a time.