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On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at approximately 8:15 p.m., Salisbury Police officers responded to a disturbance call at the Cookout restaurant located on East Innes Street. Upon arrival, the first responding officer encountered a male subject armed with a knife. As the second officer arrived, a struggle ensued, and the suspect began swinging the knife, causing minor injuries to one of the officers.

The City of Salisbury has been awarded $850,000 through the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Rural Transformation Grant Fund. The grant will support renovations to the 30,000-square-foot building located at 130 South Main Street, formerly known as the Wells Fargo Building, with improvements to lighting, flooring, fire and HVAC systems.

In connection with Rowan County Creek Week, the City of Salisbury Public Works Department will host Water Wednesday on Wednesday, October 15, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Salisbury Community Park located at 935 Hurley School Road.

The City of Salisbury has been awarded a $768,516 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The City of Salisbury will operate on an adjusted schedule in observance of Independence Day, Monday, September 1.

As part of the adopted Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget, the City of Salisbury will update several fee schedules beginning October 1, 2025.

The City of Salisbury and the Historic Salisbury Foundation (HSF) are proud to announce a collaborative effort to restore and revitalize the historic Salisbury Depot. Through this partnership, the City will purchase the Depot from HSF, returning the building to its original function as a passenger rail station and launching the next phase of a broader effort to enhance transportation and preserve Salisbury’s architectural heritage.

Salisbury will celebrate local community agencies, neighborhoods and law enforcement partnerships at a combined Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green. Food will be served.

The City of Salisbury invites residents to apply for the 2025 Citizens Academy, a free, ten-week program designed to offer a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works. This year’s Academy will be held every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning September 4 and concluding with a graduation ceremony on October 30.

We’re bringing the community together for an unforgettable day of fun, support, and celebration! Whether you're getting ready for school or just want to enjoy a great day with your neighbors — this event is for YOU!