City cancels Trick or Treat on Main St. event City cancels Trick or Treat on Main St. event Salisbury Parks and Rec. / Friday, October 16, 2020 0 62946 The City of Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department has cancelled its Trick or Treat on Main St. Drive-Thru event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, in downtown Salisbury. Read more
2021 Salisbury Sculpture Show announces call for entries 2021 Salisbury Sculpture Show announces call for entries Public Art Committee / Monday, October 12, 2020 0 58829 The Salisbury Public Art Committee announces a call for entries for the 2021 Salisbury Sculpture Show. Entering its 13th year, the Salisbury Sculpture Show has featured artists from more than 10 states and has earned regional and national recognition. Artists are invited to submit their outdoor pieces for consideration in the award-winning art installation program by Monday, Dec. 21. Read more
Rowan County United Way Donates Cameras to SPD Rowan County United Way Donates Cameras to SPD Salisbury Police Department / Friday, October 9, 2020 0 60296 As the Rowan County United Way (RCUW) 2020-2021 campaign kicks off, the Salisbury Police Department (SPD) is putting last year’s United Way Grant Funding towards substance abuse prevention and detection, one of RCUW’s impact areas. Read more
Salisbury Transit wins electric vehicle grant Salisbury Transit wins electric vehicle grant Transit / Friday, October 9, 2020 0 58923 Salisbury Transit was awarded an $818,771 Volkswagen Settlement Transit/Shuttle Bus Program Grant by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). Read more
Voting Coming Up Fast Voting Coming Up Fast City of Salisbury / Monday, October 5, 2020 0 62909 The 2020 General Election is approaching fast and with that, another important deadline will be here before we know it. That important date is Friday, Oct. 9. If you have not registered to vote by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, you will not be eligible to vote in the General Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Read more
Serve Up Fire Safety In The Kitchen Serve Up Fire Safety In The Kitchen Salisbury Fire Department / Friday, October 2, 2020 0 62007 Salisbury Fire Department will join the national campaign to celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Sunday, Oct. 4 - Saturday, Oct. 10. The theme of the 2020 Fire Prevention week campaign is: “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen.” As cooking remains the leading cause of home fires, the goal is to focus on cooking fire safety involving cooking equipment and unattended cooking. The theme of the 2020 Fire Prevention week campaign is: “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen.” As cooking remains the leading cause of home fires, the goal is to focus on cooking fire safety involving cooking equipment and unattended cooking. The theme of the 2020 Fire Prevention week campaign is: “Serve up fire safety in the kitchen.” As cooking remains the leading cause of home fires, the goal is to focus on cooking fire safety involving cooking equipment and unattended cooking. Read more
Employee Spotlight: Alyssa Nelson, Urban Design Planner Employee Spotlight: Alyssa Nelson, Urban Design Planner Communications / Thursday, October 1, 2020 0 66664 In 2016, Alyssa Nelson joined the City of Salisbury as an urban design planner. In her role, she works on long range community design projects to improve the quality of life and vibrancy of Salisbury, including the BlockWork program, Dixonville-Lincoln Memorial Project and Salisbury Sculpture Show. Read more
Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Announces Empire Hotel Redevelopment Request for Proposals Downtown Salisbury, Inc. Announces Empire Hotel Redevelopment Request for Proposals Anonym / Tuesday, September 29, 2020 0 61039 Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to qualified developers to purchase and redevelop the historic Empire Hotel located in downtown Salisbury. The newly-established Empire Hotel Redevelopment Task Force will be responsible for reviewing the proposals received electronically by the deadline of 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 2. Read more
2020 Census deadline fast approaching for Rowan County residents Communications / Wednesday, September 23, 2020 0 61272 The 2020 Census deadline is just days away, Wednesday, Sept. 30, and the current Rowan County response rate is below that of the 2010 rate. For every Rowan County resident who does not respond to the 2020 Census, the county loses $1,823 per person. Rowan County residents who have not responded to the 2020 Census should visit www.2020Census.gov or call 844-330-2020 to respond before Wednesday, Sept. 30. Read more
2020 Blockwork Project is looking for volunteers 2020 Blockwork Project is looking for volunteers Community Planning Services / Wednesday, September 23, 2020 0 78746 The Salisbury Community Appearance and Salisbury Housing Advocacy Commissions will host their tenth annual “BlockWork” neighborhood beautification project, in the 200 block of South Clay Street, Saturday, October 24, on “National Make a Difference Day” and Sunday, October 25. Read more