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In preparation for the Cheerwine Festival, the city will close roadways on Friday, May 15, at 4 p.m.

Effective at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, the N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for Alamance, Anson, Cabarrus, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Gaston, Guilford, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stanly, Stokes and Union counties.

The latest Mayor’s Hot Take, featuring Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Kluttz, is now available.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers with the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 600 block of Vance Avenue in reference to a shooting incident.

The 5/5/2026 council meeting video is now available to view.

Rowan County’s burn ban REMAINS in place until further notice, in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service. 

On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at approximately 8:56 p.m., officers with the Salisbury Police Department responded to a call at 726 Wiley Avenue concerning a disturbance and a man lying in the roadway.

The Reels and Riffs movie and music series returns to Bell Tower Green for summer 2026.

Beginning July 1, 2026, residential recycling services will transition to a city-operated program. This change allows for greater oversight, improved service, and a continued commitment to sustainability in our community.

The free festival runs from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and turns downtown into a walkable, family-friendly celebration of local flavor and community spirit.