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Human Relations Council modifies 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration weekend

Human Relations Council / Monday, January 10, 2022 0 485

The Salisbury Human Relations Council (HRC) will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend virtually in a similar format to the 2021 programming due to COVID-19. The 2022 theme, “Keep Moving Forward: United for Service, Peace and Equity,” will be incorporated into a number of weekend activities, Saturday, Jan.15 through Monday, Jan. 17.

Nominate A Humanitarian For 2022 EDK Award

Human Relations Council / Monday, December 27, 2021 0 314

The Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (EDK) Committee, a subcommittee of the Salisbury Human Relations Council, is currently accepting nominations for the 2022 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Awards.

Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon recognizes local Luminaries

City of Salisbury / Tuesday, July 27, 2021 0 1444

Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander will host the Virtual Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon, Monday, August 9, from noon to 1 p.m., live via the City’s Facebook page.

Salisbury Community Resource Fair offers one-stop assistance for Rowan County parents, students

Human Relations Council / Tuesday, July 20, 2021 0 1681

Rowan County parents, caregivers and students are invited to the bi-annual 2021 Back-to-School Community Resource Fair, Saturday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. MLK, Jr. Ave. Local non-profit organizations and businesses will be on hand to speak to residents about support services offered.

Three to receive 2021 Koontz Humanitarian Award

Human Relations Council / Thursday, April 8, 2021 0 1693

Jill Burch, the late Paul Fisher and Matthew Marsh have been named winners of the 2021 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Award. The trio will be honored during a virtual presentation today, Thursday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m. via the Salisbury Human Relations Council Facebook page and on WSRG-TV -- Fision Channel 394 and Spectrum Channel 16.

Nominations open for the 2021 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Award

City of Salisbury / Thursday, December 10, 2020 0 1616

The Elizabeth Duncan Koontz (EDK) Committee, a subcommittee of the Salisbury Human Relations Council, is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Awards.

City Closures in November Due to COVID-19

City of Salisbury / Thursday, November 5, 2020 0 6792

To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, the City of Salisbury has updated building closings and other cancellations. Please refer to the list below, and check back frequently for updates at salisburync.gov/closings. For more information on the city's response to COVID-19, visit salisburync.gov/COVID-19.

For Rowan County info, visit rowancountync.gov/covid-19. For more on how to support local businesses during this crisis, visit downtownsalisburync.com.

2020 Salisbury Community Resource Fair shifts to drive-thru event for parents, students

Human Relations / Friday, July 31, 2020 0 2843

The Salisbury Community Action Teams (CATS), will host its third annual Community Resource Fair for parents and school children, Saturday, Aug. 15, 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. This year’s event will take the form as a drive-thru event to remain consistent with COVID-19 precautions.

Salisbury Mayor Declares State of Emergency

City of Salisbury / Friday, March 20, 2020 0 10718

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 9263

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.

Monthly Newsletter

	Title	Description
	01/2022	Holiday Storefront Awards \| Social District Proposed \| EDK Nominations \| Wine About Winter \| Winter Spruce Up Week
	12/2021	Be A Part of Our Public Art \| SRU Recognized For Quality \| Don't let FOG Take Your Holiday Down the Drain
	11/2021	Bell Tower Green Now Open \| Keep Salisbury Beautiful \| Shopping Tips For Black Friday
	10/2021	Fire Prevention Week \| BlockWork Looking For Volunteers \| Leaf Collection Map
	09/2021	Safe, Clean Transit \| McCoy Road Culvert Replaced \| Cheerwine Festival Music Lineup
	08/2021	Rowan Creek Week \| Back-to-School Resource Fair \| New Crime Information Center \| Blockwork Awarded Lowe's Grant For $100,000
	07/2021	Salisbury Cease Fire \| Citizen's Academy \| Summer Spruce Up Week \| Sculpture Show
	06/2021	Summer Camps \| Transit Director Award \| Hurricane Tips \| Wine About Winter
	05/2021	City & Partners to Boost Minority Business \| Festival Looks For Volunteers \| BlockWork Nominations Open \| Bike Safety Tips
	04/2021	School Officers \| New Look For Downtown \| Local Humanitarians Receive EDK Awards \| Employee Spotlight
	03/2021	Dixonville Memorial Missing Connections \| New Bill Pay System Coming \| Spring Spruce Up \| Stormwater Survey Seeks Solutions \| Ring In Spring Event
	02/2021	New Fire Station & Memorial Event \| Protect Your Pipes \| Join A Board Or Commission \| Save The Date For Cheerwine \| Employee Spotlight
	01/2021	Holiday Storefront Winners, Celebrate MLK, Main St. Plan, Nominate A Local Hero, Funds For Fire Suppression
	12/2020	SRU Exceeds Water Standard \| Bring On 2021 Virtual New Year's Eve \| Public Input Wanted
	11/2020	Christmas Bike Program Returns \| Showcase Your Art In Salisbury \| Give The Gift Of Water \| Be Safe This Black Friday
	10/2020	ACCESS16 Now WSRG-TV \| Voting Coming Up Fast \| Volunteer For BlockWork \| RCUW Donates Cameras To SPD
	09/2020	Dixonville Memorial Phase 2 \| Leaf Map \| Census 2020 \| ADA/Parantransit Service \| Go Transit Month \| Safe Exchange Zone
	08/2020	Shop Local \| Lock Your Car \| Utility Bills \| Enjoy Art Outdoors \| Census Extended
	07/2020	Citizen's Academy \| Mobile Recreation \| Keep Our Parks Beautiful \| Recycling Can Swap \| Employee Spotlight
	06/2020	Virtual Festival Is Big Hit \| Hurricane Season \| Spring Spruce Up \| City Prepares Next Year's Budget \| Flush Smart \| 2020 Census
	05/2020	Virtual Cheerwine Festival \| From The City Manager \| Play At Home \| BlockWork \| From The Mayor \| Alternative Bill Pay
	04/2020	City Response to COVID-19 \| Helpful Resource \| CAC/Tree Board Awards \| Spring Spruce Up \ SPD Engages With Community
	03/2020	Be Part of the Cheer \| EDK Awards \| 2020 Census \| Hurley Park Spring Celebration \| Forward 2040 \| Fire Station #6
	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
	12/2019	Newsome Road \| MLK Day \| New Year's Eve \| Sip of Local Wine \| Citizens Academy \| United Way Fundraiser
	11/2019	Bike Giveaway \| Plan For Downtown's Future \| Don't Get Clogged \| Lost Families \| Sculpture Show
	10/2019	Fire Prevention Week \| City Park Lake \| Forward 2040 \| Fall Spruce Up \| Be Ready To Vote \| Employee Spotlight \| Leaf Collection Map
	09/2019	Butterfly Release \| Scoop the Poop \| Dog Swim Party \| Transit Month \| Blockwork \| Neighborhood Officer Map
	08/2019	Salisbury Youth Employees \| New SPD Initiatives \| Youth Baseball Camp \| Brewbury Fest Returns \| Recycling
	07/2019	Keep Salisbury Beautiful \| Save The Date for Cheerwine Fest 2020 \| Back To School \| National Night Out \| Beat the Summer Heat
	06/2019	Sculpture Show Returns \| Summer Camps \| Hurricane Season Tips \| Weather Alerts \| Pool Hours \| #PositiveGossip \| Employee Spotlight \| Summer Spruce Up \| Celebrate Garbage Man Day
	05/2019	Look Behind the Scenes \| Cheerwine Festival \| BlockWork Accepting Applications \| #FeelingCuteChallenge \| Watch Your Water Usage with EyeOnWater
	04/2019	Festival Music Lineup \| Locals Receive EDK Awards \| Business with the City \| SPD Foot Pursuit 5K \| City Nature Challenge
	03/2019	Celebrate Spring At Hurley Park \| Runner-Friendly Community \| Cheerwine Festival Volunteers \| Employee Spotlight \| SPD Ride-A-Long Program \| Contact Directory
	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
	12/2018	West End Takes Pride In New Wall \| Are You A Landlord? \| Citizen's Academy Grads \| Celebrating MLK Day \| Chit, Chat & Chew \| Winter is Coming \| A Word From the Mayor
	11/2018	Holiday Events for Salisbury \| Leaf Season is Here \| Receive Text Alerts from the City \| Know Your FOG \| Tips for Holiday Safe Shopping \| #Positive Gossip \| Team Effort "Draws Up" Fire Prevention Billboard
	10/2018	City Rallies Against Florence \| Families Invited to the Fun Fest \| La Fiesta Returns to Downtown \| Fibrant Transition to Hotwire \| Empire Hotel Redevelopment \| October 7-13 is Fire Prevention Week
	09/2018	Summer Internship Inspires Local Students \| Mayor Hosts Free Youth Baseball/Softball Camp \| SPD & DOJ OJP Share Assessment Findings \| Getting Ready Fur Fun \| A Paw-some Pool Party
	08/2018	First Brewbury Fest \| Recycle Often, Recycle Right \| Chit, Chat & Chew Town Halls \| Community Resource Fair \| #PositiveGossip \| Reader Survey
	07/2018	National Night Out \| Groundbreaking for Dixonville \| Summer Spruce Up \| Cheerwine Festival Save the Date 2019 \| Reminder to Protect Your Car \| Council Approves City Budget
	06/2018	BlockWork \| Parks & Rec Summer Camps \| Senior Center Programs \| Salisbury Citizen's Academy \| Summer Spruce Up \| Prepare for Hurricane Season
	05/2018	Cheerwine Fest Announces Band List \| Did You Know? \| Sculpture Show Unveiled \| Salisbury Transit Teams with Google \| Police Chief's Citizen Advisory Board
	04/2018	Hackathon for Kids \| Police Hold Foot Pursuit 5K \| Cheerwine Festival Returns \| Fibrant Referendum \| Easy Online Bill Pay \| Free Class for Homebuyers \| Meet Your City Council
	03/2018	Teen Center Now Open \| Locals Receive EDK Awards \| Cemetery Clean Up \| SPD Annual Report \| Keep Salisbury Beautiful \| Event Calendar
	02/2018	Rookies Reach Firefighter Dream \| Project Safe Neighborhoods \| Get City Alerts by text \| Get on the Bus \| #Positive Gossip \| Parks & Rec Has New Programs \| Watch Out for Frozen Pipes
	01/2018	City Budget Process \| Transit Begins Adopt-a-Shelter Program \| Prepare Your Home for Winter \| Get Fit in 2018 for Parks and Rec \| Stop Where?
	12/2017	Winter Holiday Safety Tips \| MLK Celebration \| SFD 200 Year Anniversary \| Trades-Based Training \| Waste Collection Services \| Crime Tracker
	11/2017	Downtown for the Holidays \| New Waste Collection Routes \| City Launches New Website \| Tips for Safe Shopping \| DSI and City host Open House for Empire Hotel
	10/2017	Salisbury Historic Landmarks \| Residents Begin Community Action Planning \| Salisbury311 Reporting Tool \| Fire Prevention Week \| Fall Spruce Up Week
	09/2017	BLOCKWORK \| Salisbury's Kids are G.R.E.A.T. \| La Fiesta de Rowan \| Summer Sip Beer Festival \| #PositiveGossip
	08/2017	SPD Provides Expanded Foot Patrols \| Summer Youth Employment \| School Tools Donations \| Summer Sip Tasting Tour \| #PositiveGossip
	07/2017	City Approves FY18 Budget \| New Columbaria \| City versus County Responsibilities \| New Recycling Company \| Receive City Text Alerts
	06/2017	SRU is Getting Smarter \| The City Flag Flies High \| Youth Protection & Curfew \| Spotlight on Summer Camps \| Movies in the Park \| A Word from the Mayor
	05/2017	Intentional Citizen Contact \| Fire Department Open House \| Residents help shape future \| Fur Fun 5K Walk/Run \| Let's Get Connected Day
	04/2017	Shop Local, Eat Fresh \| Salisbury is a Tree City, USA \| Fair Housing \| Spring Spruce Up
	03/2017	Bell Tower Repairs \| Celebrating Hurley Park \| City Battles Snowstorm \| Another way to Bill Pay \| Calling all yogis and dancers
	02/2017	Salisbury Fire Department marks 200th Anniversary \| Get fit with Parks and Rec \| Medication Drop Boxes \| Are you ready for winter? \| #PositiveGossip
	01/2017	Holiday Storefront Winners \| Salisbury Youth Council \| City Calendar \| City Phone Directory \| Moonlight Basketball \| #PositiveGossip
	12/2016	Salisbury Sculpture Show Winner, Free Wi-Fi in Cannon Park, City Calendar, Salisbury Fire Dept Deploys to Eastern NC, K-9 Officer Retirement, Greetings from the Mayor
	11/2016	Salisbury Transit wins Award \| Know your F.O.G. \| Nixle Sign Up \| City Calendar \| Tips for Safe Shopping \| Team Salisbury

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Human Relations Council modifies 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration weekend

Nominate A Humanitarian For 2022 EDK Award

Mayor’s Spirit Luncheon recognizes local Luminaries

Salisbury Community Resource Fair offers one-stop assistance for Rowan County parents, students

Three to receive 2021 Koontz Humanitarian Award

Nominations open for the 2021 Elizabeth Duncan Koontz Humanitarian Award

City Closures in November Due to COVID-19

2020 Salisbury Community Resource Fair shifts to drive-thru event for parents, students

Salisbury Mayor Declares State of Emergency

Alternatives To Face-To-Face Visits

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