Salisbury one of Four NC Entities to Receive $1.4 Million for EPA Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment Salisbury one of Four NC Entities to Receive $1.4 Million for EPA Brownfields Cleanup and Assessment Community Planning Services / Wednesday, May 6, 2020 0 66837 Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Wheeler announced EPA’s selection of four entities in North Carolina for Brownfields grants totaling $1.4 million. Recipients include the City of Gastonia ($300,000), the City of Kinston ($300,000), the City of Salisbury ($500,000) and the Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments ($300,000). Read more
Employee Spotlight: Scott Ludwick, Recreation Specialist Employee Spotlight: Scott Ludwick, Recreation Specialist Parks and Recreation / Friday, May 1, 2020 0 60984 Scott Ludwick is a recreation specialist for Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department. In his role, Scott oversees rental requests for park shelters, serves as the assistant to the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and assists with the department’s marketing efforts. Read more
Public Input Wanted for CDBG funds to address COVID-19 needs in Salisbury Public Input Wanted for CDBG funds to address COVID-19 needs in Salisbury City of Salisbury / Friday, May 1, 2020 0 58884 The City of Salisbury will hold a public hearing during the Tuesday, May 5, virtual Salisbury City Council meeting, beginning at 6 p.m., to discuss Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds. Read more
SPD investigating shooting on E. Lafayette St. SPD investigating shooting on E. Lafayette St. Salisbury Police Department / Sunday, April 26, 2020 0 67113 The Salisbury Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the 900 block of E. Lafayette St., which left one person dead and three injured. Two victims are currently at the local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while one has been airlifted to Baptist Hospital in critical condition. Police are searching the area for additional potential victims. Read more
Salisbury’s new recycling contractor to begin July 1 Salisbury’s new recycling contractor to begin July 1 Public Works / Friday, April 24, 2020 0 62204 Salisbury Public Works will introduce a new recycling contractor beginning July 1. Republic Services won the bid after a recent Request for Proposals to manage the city’s recycling program. The contract is for three years. To help with a smooth transition from Waste Management to Republic Services over the next two months, please read more. Read more
SPD Announces Follow-Up Investigation Of Citadel Nursing Home SPD Announces Follow-Up Investigation Of Citadel Nursing Home Salisbury Police Department / Thursday, April 23, 2020 0 62194 Detectives with the Salisbury Police Department completed a follow up investigation regarding several complaints of neglect at the Citadel nursing home at 710 Julian Rd. in Salisbury at 10:00 AM on April 23, 2020. Our detectives accompanied the Department of Social Services and the Rowan County Health Department while conducting an inspection of the facilities. Read more
RoCo Alerts still valuable communications tool, minus hiccup RoCo Alerts still valuable communications tool, minus hiccup City of Salisbury and Rowan County / Thursday, April 23, 2020 0 59643 Rowan County and City of Salisbury staff have few communication tools at their disposal to push emergency messages to the community. But none are more effective than RoCo Alerts. This new program has allowed us to send notifications to a large group of people at once for events such as severe weather, missing elderly residents, chemical spills, and lost children. If necessary, we are able to reach just over 55,000 residents between landline telephones, cell phones and email. While cell phone and email addresses are included via opt-ins, landline telephone numbers are included from the telephone company. Think of it as a reverse 911 call to your home telephone Read more
Downtown Salisbury, Inc. debuts new, mobile-first website Downtown Salisbury, Inc. debuts new, mobile-first website Downtown Development / Thursday, April 23, 2020 0 57424 Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI) has launched its new website at downtownsalisburync.com. In partnership with City of Salisbury staff, the development and design of the website was completed in-house, at no cost. Read more
Salisbury-Rowan Utilities advises closed buildings to flush pipes Salisbury-Rowan Utilities advises closed buildings to flush pipes Salisbury-Rowan Utilities / Tuesday, April 21, 2020 0 58473 During the COVID-19 crisis, an increasing number of buildings are becoming vacant or used less frequently. Salisbury-Rowan Utilities brings awareness for customers to flush pipes to prevent water quality degradation. Read more
SPD searching for gold or silver SUV in fatal hit and run SPD searching for gold or silver SUV in fatal hit and run Anonym / Saturday, April 18, 2020 0 61482 Officers with the Salisbury Police Department are investigating a head on Hit and Run collision which resulted in a fatality. Read more