Are You Ready For the 2020 Hurricane Season? Are You Ready For the 2020 Hurricane Season? Salisbury Fire Department / Tuesday, June 9, 2020 0 57928 Although the Atlantic hurricane season officially starts June 1st, Tropical Storm Arthur has already formed in the Atlantic and moved on from the U.S. coast last month. As we enter the beginning of the 2020 hurricane season, the Salisbury Fire Department wants to remind residents to make a plan now to keep your family safe, particularly while dealing with COVID-19. Read more
City set to begin recycling transition to Republic Services City set to begin recycling transition to Republic Services Public Works / Monday, June 8, 2020 0 55815 The City of Salisbury Public Works Department will start the transition from Waste Management to Republic Services beginning on Monday, June 22, for residential recycling pickup within the city limits. To ensure a smooth transition, we have provided steps to take now and what to expect moving forward. Read more
Salisbury Police investigates late night shooting on Green Street Salisbury Police investigates late night shooting on Green Street Anonym / Sunday, June 7, 2020 0 59077 Just before 10 p.m. Sunday, June 7, Salisbury Police responded to the 800 Block of Green Street for calls of shots fired. Read more
2020 Census Still Going 2020 Census Still Going City of Salisbury / Friday, June 5, 2020 0 75143 Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Census response deadline has been extended to late October. Salisbury residents are still asked to respond as soon as possible via the Census website at 2020Census.gov. Data received from the Census affects communities for 10 years. With $675 billion federal dollars at stake for things like schools, road construction, hospitals, workforce initiatives and substance abuse programs, Rowan County still has a long way to go to ensure it secures its fair share. Read more
SPD secures warrants on Jeffrey Long SPD secures warrants on Jeffrey Long Salisbury Police Department / Wednesday, June 3, 2020 0 57176 Salisbury Police have secured an additional warrant charging Jeffrey Alan Long, 49, with Felonious Inciting a Riot. Mr. Long was initially arrested for Discharging a Firearm within the City Limits, Carry a Concealed Weapon, and Being Armed During a Protest this past Sunday for discharging a firearm on W. Innes St. and N. Council St. Read more
City extends residential water and sewer account changes, following Executive Order No. 142 Finance / Wednesday, June 3, 2020 0 58222 On May 30, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 142 (EO 142). EO 142 amends Executive Order No. 124 to extend its effective period by 60 days. In compliance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order No. 142, the City of Salisbury will keep several changes to residential water & sewer accounts in place. Read more
Salisbury Fire Announces Promotions Salisbury Fire Announces Promotions Anonym / Wednesday, June 3, 2020 0 56590 Salisbury Fire Chief Robert Parnell is pleased to announce the promotion of Steven Williams and Dustin Glisson to Fire Lieutenant. Read more
Salisbury Mayor declares state of emergency for city district Salisbury Mayor declares state of emergency for city district City of Salisbury / Tuesday, June 2, 2020 0 80495 Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander declared a state of emergency in the downtown district today, Tuesday, June 2, ahead of another night of possible protests. Read more
Employee Spotlight: Frank Houston, Transit Operator Employee Spotlight: Frank Houston, Transit Operator Transit / Monday, June 1, 2020 0 63001 You may have seen him driving in parades or on your daily commute, this month’s employee spotlight is Frank Houston. He has been employed with the City of Salisbury Transit Department for 17 years. Read more
Update to two arrested following shots fired call during protest Update to two arrested following shots fired call during protest One suspect shot near protestors at Fame statue, one arrested for concealed carry Salisbury Police Department / Monday, June 1, 2020 0 64913 As a follow up to the arrest of two people on Sunday, May 31, at a protest on Church and Innes Streets -- Jeffrey Allan Long, 49, white male, of Kernersville, and Brandon M. Walker, 34, black male, of Salisbury, were arrested during the incident. Long has been charged with Discharging of a Firearm in the City, Carry with a Concealed Weapon, and Carry a Weapon at a Parade. Walker has been charged with Carry with a Concealed Weapon. Read more