Homicide at 1614 Standish Street 01-06-2021 Homicide at 1614 Standish Street 01-06-2021 Salisbury Police Department / Wednesday, January 6, 2021 0 55997 Officers with the Salisbury Police Department were called to the scene of a suspicious death at 1614 Standish St., Salisbury NC. Neighbors located a 30 year old black female inside her apartment deceased. This case is being treated as a homicide due to suspicious circumstances. Further updates will be given tomorrow morning. Read more
City invites public input on Downtown Main Street Plan Community Planning Services / Monday, January 4, 2021 0 58805 In summer 2019, the City of Salisbury hired McAdams, an engineering and design firm, to design plans to improve the safety, mobility and appearance of a 10-block section of Main St. The City is looking for public input on plans for restriping and the opportunity to change the lanes and parking on Main Street. Read more
Fire Suppression Grants Provide Sprinkler Funds Fire Suppression Grants Provide Sprinkler Funds Salisbury Fire Department / Monday, January 4, 2021 0 57627 A recent, unattended kitchen fire was extinguished before firefighters arrived on scene thanks to a fire suppression/sprinkler system partly made possible by a city grant. The fire in the 100 block of North Main St. could have been a devastating incident within downtown Salisbury. Read more
Employee Spotlight: Teri Shaw, Recreation Coordinator Employee Spotlight: Teri Shaw, Recreation Coordinator Parks and Recreation / Friday, January 1, 2021 0 59243 Starting a career with the City of Salisbury in 2006, Teri Shaw currently serves as a recreation coordinator for the parks and recreation department. She is responsible for planning and operating activities at the City Park Recreation Center. In her role, Teri supervises recreation aides, manages the facility’s budget and works alongside various instructors, individuals, and community groups to schedule events and activities at City Park. Read more
Salisbury hosts virtual “Bring on 2021” New Year’s Eve Event Salisbury hosts virtual “Bring on 2021” New Year’s Eve Event Parks and Recreation / Wednesday, December 30, 2020 0 57657 Salisbury Parks and Recreation will host its annual New Year’s Eve event via Facebook live, tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 31, at 11 p.m. “Bring on 2021” continues the community tradition of ringing in the New Year at the Bell Tower, though virtually. Read more
City to enforce fire lane violations, effective January 1, 2021 Code Services / Monday, December 28, 2020 0 57928 The City of Salisbury will enforce the fee for fire lane violations, effective January 1, 2021. The Salisbury Code of Ordinances (Appendix F; Article VI) was updated on July 1, 2020, to increase the parking in fire lane fee from $5 to $50. The revised fee schedule was included in the annual budget adoption by City Council. The fee increase will hopefully deter individuals from parking in a fire lane which limits fire engines ability to access structures during emergencies. Read more
Salisbury Fire Announces Engineer Promotions Salisbury Fire Announces Engineer Promotions Anonym / Friday, December 18, 2020 0 58457 Salisbury Fire Chief Robert Parnell is pleased to announce the promotion of nine SFD members that have been recently promoted to the rank of Engineer. Read more
Salisbury Police investigating two robberies, suspect in custody 12-17-2020 Salisbury Police Department / Thursday, December 17, 2020 0 57650 Salisbury Police responded to two robberies this morning along Statesville Blvd. The first robbery occurred at 9:34 a.m. at the Carolina Farm Bureau Credit Union, 2810 Statesville Blvd., where a male subject entered the building and snatched a purse from an employee. A second employee chased the suspect, recovered the purse, and noted the suspect’s vehicle description. Read more
Community Appearance Commission announces 2020 Holiday Storefront Decorations winners Community Appearance Commission announces 2020 Holiday Storefront Decorations winners Community Appearance Commission / Thursday, December 17, 2020 0 59482 The Salisbury Community Appearance Commission (CAC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 15th annual Holiday Storefront Decorations Awards. The event celebrates downtown merchants whose window displays best capture the holiday season. Read more
Salisbury Police promotes Capt. Brian Stallings to deputy police chief Salisbury Police promotes Capt. Brian Stallings to deputy police chief Salisbury Police Department / Wednesday, December 16, 2020 0 61867 Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes named Capt. Brian Stallings as deputy police chief effective December 26, 2020. Read more