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The award-winning communications department serves as a central source of information by providing a singular voice and facilitating creative communication solutions for the City of Salisbury. In addition, this team strives to provide professional, timely and accurate public information, marketing and communications services to the citizens and visitors of Salisbury.

Department responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating the distribution of internal communications to city employees
  • Managing and coordinating City of Salisbury websites
  • Public relations management
  • Social media communications
  • Television services including TV stations and video production
  • Marketing communications such as print or billboard ads

 

Communications Department Awards

2023
  • 1st Place: The Lamplighter - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2023 - External Newsletter
  • 1st Place: Livingstone College Crisis Communications - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2023 - Crisis Communications
  • 2nd Place: Reels and Riffs poster - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2023 - Graphic Design
2022
  • 1st Place: Resident's Resource Guide - PRSA Queen City Awards 2022 - Print
  • 2nd Place: The Lamplighter Newsletter - PRSA Queen City Awards 2022 - Print
2021
  • NC Communicator of the Year: Linda McElroy - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2021 - Communicator of the Year
  • 1st Place: Be A Recycling Hero Campaign - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2021 - Multi-Platform Campaign
  • 1st Place: Employee Portal - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2021 - Website
  • Virtual Event of the Year: Virtual Cheerwine Festival - Southeast Festivals & Events Association - Virtual Event
  • Local Government Innovation: Virtual Cheerwine Festival - Centralina Regional Council Region of Excellence Award - Virtual Event
  • Best Website: Virtual Cheerwine Festival - North Carolina Association of Festivals and Events - Virtual Event
  • Best Downtown Special Event: Virtual Cheerwine Festival - North Carolina Main Street Community - Virtual Event
2020
  • Platinum: The Lamplighter - Hermes Award 2020 - Newsletter
  • Gold: Salisbury Community Appearance Commission/Tree Board Award Invitation -Hermes Award 2020 - Printed Invite
  • Gold: Salisbury Fire Department Yadkin Bridge Rescue Image -Hermes Award 2020 - Photography
  • Gold: Salisbury Transit Outdoor Billboard -Hermes Award 2020 - Outdoor Advertising
  • 1st Place: Cheerwine Festival Website- NC3C Excellence in Communications 2020 - Website
  • 1st Place: The Lamplighter -NC3C Excellence in Communications 2020 - Printed Publications
  • 1st Place: Tatted Cops Social Media Post- NC3C Excellence in Communications 2020 - Best Single Social Media Post
  • 1st Place: Forward 2040 Logo- NC3C Excellence in Communications 2020 - Branding/Logo Design
  • 2nd Place: Jake the Steak Social Media Post -NC3C Exellence in Communications 2020 - Best Use of Humor
  • 2nd Place: Captain Recycling video- NC3C Excellence in Communications 2020 - Video
2019
  • 1st Place: Salisbury NOW - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2019 - Video
  • 1st Place: The Lamplighter -NC3C Excellence in Communications 2019 - Printed Publications
  • 2nd Place: Cheerwine Social Media -NC3C Exellence in Communications 2019 - Best Campaign Use of Social Media - Special Event
  • 2nd Place: City of Salisbury City Council Meetings- NC3C Excellence in Communications 2019 - TV or Video, Government Meetings
2018
  • 1st Place: Salisbury Police Department Recruitment Video - Queen City PR PRSA Charlotte Awards 2018 - Video
  • 1st Place: The Lamplighter - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2018 - Printed Publications, External Newsletter
  • 2nd Place: City of Salisbury Website - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2018 - Communication Technology, Website
  • 2nd Place: City of Salisbury Council Meetings - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2018 - TV or Video, Governmental Meetings
  • 2nd Place: Community Engagement Fridays - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2018 - Citizen Participation
2017
  • 1st Place: Community Engagement Fridays - Queen City PR PRSA Charlotte Awards 2017 - Community Relations:
  • 1st Place: Rumor Control Page - NC3C Excellence in Communications 2017 - Community Technology, Other Technologies

Contact Us

coscommunications@salisburync.gov

Address:
217 S. Main St.
Salisbury, NC 28144

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City of Salisbury Communications, Fire honored by marketing communications colleagues

City of Salisbury Communications, Fire honored by marketing communications colleagues Read more
The City of Salisbury communications and fire departments have been recognized for recent print design and photography projects by the Association of Marketing Communications Professionals (AMCP) during the 14th annual Hermes Creative Awards. The awards program recognizes outstanding work in the industry, while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals. 
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Rowan County Form For Reporting Stay-At-Home Violations

Rowan County Form For Reporting Stay-At-Home Violations Read more
COVID-19 Update: Rowan County officials have created a form that should be used to report Stay-At-Home Violations. This form collects the needed details for the violation to be properly forwarded for an investigation. The form can be found at www.rowancountync.gov/covid-19.
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COVID-19 Cancellations, Postponements and Closings for City of Salisbury

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

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.

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City modifies residential water & sewer accounts, following Executive Order No.124

City modifies residential water & sewer accounts, following Executive Order No.124 Read more
In compliance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order No. 124, The City of Salisbury has made the following changes to residential water & sewer accounts. Salisbury City Council previously voted to suspend utility disconnections back in March in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.  
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Employee Spotlight: Vickie Eddleman, Traffic Engineering Coordinator

Employee Spotlight: Vickie Eddleman, Traffic Engineering Coordinator Read more
Vickie Eddleman has been employed with the city since 1999, starting as a traffic signal technician. In her current role as the traffic engineering coordinator, Vickie provides technical support for the traffic signal technicians, monitors the traffic signal system ensuring compliance with NCDOT, and handles citizens questions and concerns relating to traffic and pedestrian safety concerns, traffic signals and intersection or thru streets inquiries. 
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Lt. Walker promoted to Salisbury Police Department criminal investigations lead, PIO

Lt. Walker promoted to Salisbury Police Department criminal investigations lead, PIO Read more

Lt. Lee Walker has been named the public information officer (PIO) for the Salisbury Police Department (SPD), following the recent retirement of Lt. Greg Beam. Walker has been with the Salisbury Police Department since 2002.

Walker’s law enforcement career spans 25 years, beginning with the Appalachian State University Police Department. His previous positions with Salisbury include supervision of the patrol division, training supervisor, and patrol watch commander. In addition to his duties as PIO, he will serve as commander of criminal investigations.

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Salisbury Public Works Department To Modify, Suspend Some Operations

Salisbury Public Works Department To Modify, Suspend Some Operations Read more
The City of Salisbury Public Works Department is modifying and suspending some operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fire Station #6 Build Continues

Fire Station #6 Build Continues Read more
Construction for the Justin Monroe and Vic Isler Salisbury Fire Station and Fire Academy on Cedar Springs Road continues to be an ongoing process. Due to the poor weather as a significant factor in the construction schedule delay, the project is running approximately three months behind.
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