﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:02:13 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>City of Salisbury, NC - Communications News</title><link>https://salisburync.gov:443%2fGovernment%2fCommunity-Engagement%2fNewsroom%2fctl%2fRSS%2fmid%2f858%2fev%2f1%2fuserid%2f155%2fCategoryID%2f21%2fCategoryName%2fCommunications-News</link><atom:link href="https://salisburync.gov:443%2fGovernment%2fCommunity-Engagement%2fNewsroom%2fctl%2fRSS%2fmid%2f858%2fev%2f1%2fuserid%2f155%2fCategoryID%2f21%2fCategoryName%2fCommunications-News" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2025 Good Friday operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7492/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2025-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on an adjusted schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, April 18. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7492/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2025-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Police Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be the Difference, Be A Field Training Officer]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7478/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Field-Training-Officer</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/7478/Wolf,-Samira.jpg" length="247233"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is Samira Wolf, a police officer with the Salisbury Police Department, serving as a member of the Adam Team.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7478/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Field-Training-Officer</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Public Works]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Street Crew Leader]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7451/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Street-Crew-Leader</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/7451/Rickey-2.jpg" length="432352"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is Rickey Walls, a 23-year city of Salisbury public works employee. Rickey currently works as a street crew leader, where he makes and hauls compost, manages special projects like the Greenway addition to Catawba, and operates various specialized equipment such as the excavator and motor grader.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7451/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Street-Crew-Leader</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be the Difference, Be A Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7430/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Utilities-Systems-Maintenance-Supervisor</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/7430/Mitchell-Leonard.jpg" length="164934"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is Mitchell Leonard, a Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor with Salisbury-Rowan Utilities.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7430/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Utilities-Systems-Maintenance-Supervisor</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Transit]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Transit Operator!]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7403/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Transit-Operator</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/7403/6b41b870-8100-6939-5f06-e8088f8982f7.jpg" length="257317"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is Erica Carter Moore, a Salisbury transit operator. In her role, Erica ensures that buses are ready for the road, performing pre-trip tasks like fueling and prepping the vehicles.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7403/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Transit-Operator</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its operation schedule for the 2024 holiday season]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7390/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2024-holiday-season</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7390/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2024-holiday-season</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be the Difference, Be An AMI Supervisor]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6358/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-An-AMI-Supervisor</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6358/Jeff-Caster.jpeg" length="126953"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Jeff Caster, a 28-year veteran with Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU). In his role as an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) supervisor, Jeff ensures that all meter readings are accurate and ready for billing and supports the customer service team by addressing any customer concerns about meter readings. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 19:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6358/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-An-AMI-Supervisor</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Provides Operation Schedule for 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6357/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2024-Thanksgiving-Holiday</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6357/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2024-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2024 Veterans Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6347/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Veterans Day holiday, Monday, Nov. 11. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6347/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Land and Development Services]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference - Be An Engineer!]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6342/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Engineer</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6342/Ni-Su.jpg" length="31017"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Ni Su, an engineer in the Land and Development Services department. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6342/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Engineer</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parks and Recreation]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference Be A Recreation Programmer]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6276/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Recreation-Programmer</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6276/George-Black.jpg" length="66845"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is George Black, a recreation programmer with the Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6276/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Recreation-Programmer</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Salisbury Police Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Resource Fair, National Night Out event rescheduled due to rain]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6256/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Resource-Fair-National-Night-Out-event-rescheduled-due-to-rain</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6256/6256NNO-2024-and-Community-Resource-Fair.jpg" length="587866"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The combined Human Relations Commission Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Salisbury Police Department National Night Out event, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green due to anticipated rain. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6256/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Resource-Fair-National-Night-Out-event-rescheduled-due-to-rain</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Administration]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be the Difference, Be A Senior Admin Specialist]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6238/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Senior-Admin-Specialist</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6238/Macy-Emory.jpeg" length="2792497"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Macy Emory, a Senior Administrative Specialist. In her role, Macy provides administrative support to the City Manager and Administration Department. She serves as a liaison between departments and the public, organizes and maintains files and records, and prepares correspondence and reports as needed. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6238/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Senior-Admin-Specialist</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Human Relations Council, Salisbury Police Department, Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Local community agencies join National Night Out events celebrating neighborhood partnerships]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6225/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Local-community-agencies-join-National-Night-Out-events-celebrating-neighborhood-partnerships</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6225/NNO---2024.png" length="468052"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Local community agencies, Salisbury neighborhoods and law enforcement once again are collaborating for the annual combined Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and Salisbury Police Department National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 6, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6225/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Local-community-agencies-join-National-Night-Out-events-celebrating-neighborhood-partnerships</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Fire Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference Be A Battalion Chief]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6203/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Battalion-Chief</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6203/Williams.jpg" length="205806"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Battalion Chief Steven Williams. He is assigned to C shift and has been employed with the Salisbury Fire Department for more than 15 years. In his role, Steven ensures the smooth operation of all Salisbury fire stations. He commands the shift, manages staffing, and oversees training. His leadership is critical during major events such as fires and rescues. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6203/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Battalion-Chief</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2024 Independence Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6206/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6206/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Public Works]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference: Be A Senior Administrative Specialist]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5182/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Senior-Administrative-Specialist</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5182/Lindsey-Stegall.jpg" length="48591"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Lindsey Stegall, the senior administrative specialist for the City of Salisbury Public Works Department. With seven years of service in Salisbury, ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5182/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Senior-Administrative-Specialist</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2024 Memorial Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5170/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5170/City-Offices-Closed-For-Memorial-Day-01.jpg" length="8305312"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 27: ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 19:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5170/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Finance]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Senior Utility Customer Service Specialist - Employee Spotlight: Jill Fisher]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5142/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Senior-Utility-Customer-Service-Specialist-Employee-Spotlight-Jill-Fisher</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5142/Jill-Fisher_2.jpg" length="48984"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Jill Fisher, a senior utility customer service specialist. In her role, Jill welcomes residents to the City of Salisbury when they enter the Salisbury Customer Service Center to either open or close accounts for residential and commercial water, sewer, and sanitation. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 17:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5142/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Senior-Utility-Customer-Service-Specialist-Employee-Spotlight-Jill-Fisher</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City Approves 2024 Strategic Plan]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5097/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-Approves-2024-Strategic-Plan</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5097/Salisbury-NC-Strategic-Plan-2024_Page_01.jpg" length="245985"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Salisbury City Council approved the city’s first Strategic Plan at the Tuesday, March 5, Council meeting. The goal of an organization’s Strategic Plan is to provide a path forward on decision-making at all levels. The City’s Plan will help guide city budget and operational actions.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5097/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-Approves-2024-Strategic-Plan</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Police Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Remedial Action Plan Coordinator - Employee Spotlight: Karen Barbee]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5098/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Remedial-Action-Plan-Coordinator-Employee-Spotlight-Karen-Barbee</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5098/Karen_photo.jpg" length="62842"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Karen Barbee, the City of Salisbury’s Remedial Action Plan Coordinator. She started her career with the Salisbury Police Department in 1980. She served in many roles including patrol officer, D. A. R. E. Officer and Community Service Officer, Police K-9 handler, and patrol sergeant. Karen was named NC Police Women’s Officer of the Year in 1989. She retired as a lieutenant and returned in July 2017 to work part-time on the Remedial Action Plan. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 17:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5098/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Remedial-Action-Plan-Coordinator-Employee-Spotlight-Karen-Barbee</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2024 Good Friday operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5092/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2024-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, March 29. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5092/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2024-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Transit]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be the Difference, Be A Transit Dispatcher]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5072/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Transit-Dispatcher</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5072/Terry-(2).jpg" length="1146308"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Terry Simmons, a City of Salisbury Transit Dispatcher. Terry handles incoming calls and processes service requests from citizens, medical facilities, and government agencies.  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5072/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Transit-Dispatcher</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Police Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference: Be A Detective]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5053/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Detective</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5053/Hill_1.jpg" length="49391"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is R.J. Hill, a detective for the Salisbury Police Department.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5053/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Detective</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5037/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2024-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 15. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5037/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2024-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Human Resources]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Human Resources Specialist]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5034/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Human-Resources-Specialist</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5034/Dean-Ewart.jpg" length="135915"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Dean Ewart, a human resource specialist. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5034/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Human-Resources-Specialist</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its operation schedule for the 2023 holiday season]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4995/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2023-holiday-season</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4995/City-Offices-Closed-For-Christmas-01.png" length="2753368"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4995/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2023-holiday-season</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Transit]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Transit Operations Supervisor - Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Bell]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4975/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Transit-Operations-Supervisor-Employee-Spotlight-Kimberly-Bell</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4975/KimberlyBell-2021.jpg" length="1029543"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Kimberly Bell, the transit operations supervisor with the Salisbury Transit Department. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 15:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4975/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Transit-Operations-Supervisor-Employee-Spotlight-Kimberly-Bell</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Community Appearance Commission Holiday Décor Contest]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4974/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Community-Appearance-Commission-Holiday-D233cor-Contest</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4974/CAC-Holiday-Decor-Contest-Social-Media.png" length="290750"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Community Appearance Commission (CAC) has announced the 2023 Downtown Holiday Décor Contest  
 . ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4974/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Community-Appearance-Commission-Holiday-D233cor-Contest</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Provides Operation Schedule for 2023 Thanksgiving Holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4973/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2023-Thanksgiving-Holiday</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4973/Thanksgiving-holiday-graphic.PNG" length="528986"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Day holiday: ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4973/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2023-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2023 Veterans Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4966/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4966/VETERANS-DAY.PNG" length="1268075"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Veterans Day holiday, Friday, Nov. 10:  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4966/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Police Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Detective - Employee Spotlight: Jay Basinger]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4960/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Detective-Employee-Spotlight-Jay-Basinger</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4960/4960JayBasinger.gif" length="242557"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is Jay Basinger, a detective and crime scene investigator with the Salisbury Police Department. Jay is a sworn police officer who is always ready to step up and assist wherever needed. As a detective, he investigates a wide range of crime scenes with a focus on major crimes, including homicide, burglary, and sexual assault. Additionally, Jay is a member of the arson task force, where he collaborates with the fire marshal’s office to investigate fire-related incidents.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4960/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Detective-Employee-Spotlight-Jay-Basinger</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WSRG-TV offers live station broadcast via YouTube]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4954/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/WSRG-TV-offers-live-station-broadcast-via-YouTube</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4954/WSRG.png" length="8602"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Local Salisbury and Rowan County government meetings, events, weather forecasts, notifications and public service announcements are now available to anyone with an internet. WSRG-TV, the local government television station covering the Salisbury/Rowan County area, now offers its broadcast live at wsrgtv.com/live  
 . ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 16:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4954/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/WSRG-TV-offers-live-station-broadcast-via-YouTube</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Distribution and Collections Systems Operations Manager - Employee Spotlight: Randy Allman]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4946/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Distribution-and-Collections-Systems-Operations-Manager-Employee-Spotlight-Randy-Allman</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4946/Randy-spotlight-photo.jpg" length="77580"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Randy Allman. He has been employed with the Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) Department for 32 years. In his current role as a distribution and collections systems operations manager, Randy plans, organizes, directs, and manages division activities including the construction, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection systems.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4946/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Distribution-and-Collections-Systems-Operations-Manager-Employee-Spotlight-Randy-Allman</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Public Works]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Maintenance Worker - Employee Spotlight: Mark Mosher]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4907/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Maintenance-Worker-Employee-Spotlight-Mark-Mosher</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4907/Mark-2.jpg" length="280793"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Mark Mosher with the Salisbury Public Works Department. His role consists of the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of City buildings and facilities including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work. Mark has assisted with renovations at City Hall Council Chambers in early 2018 and recent renovations at Miller Recreation Center and City Park Recreation Center. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4907/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Maintenance-Worker-Employee-Spotlight-Mark-Mosher</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2023 Labor Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4901/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2023-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 4: ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4901/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2023-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Police Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Police Corporal - Employee Spotlight: Thomas Bautista]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4872/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Police-Corporal-Employee-Spotlight-Thomas-Bautista</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4872/Bautista-(2).jpg" length="1955976"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Corporal Thomas Bautista with the Salisbury Police Department (SPD). He works on David Team and assists the sergeant with nightly police operations. Corporal Bautista also performs field supervision of patrol activities, and maintains and ensures SPD’s policies and procedures are followed. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4872/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Police-Corporal-Employee-Spotlight-Thomas-Bautista</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Information Technology]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be An I.T. Manager - Employee Spotlight: Dale Waters]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4854/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-IT-Manager-Employee-Spotlight-Dale-Waters</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4854/DaleWaters.jpg" length="38541"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ his month’s employee spotlight is Dale Waters, the City of Salisbury Information Technology (IT) Manager. He is responsible for meeting the technology needs of the City of Salisbury by maintaining existing technology and fostering technology growth.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4854/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-IT-Manager-Employee-Spotlight-Dale-Waters</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2023 Independence Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4856/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4856/City-Offices-Closed-For-Independence-Day-01.png" length="6031221"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day:  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4856/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury City Council approves its Fiscal Year 2024 budget]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4846/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-City-Council-approves-its-Fiscal-Year-2024-budget</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4846/budget.PNG" length="82658"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Salisbury City Council approved the city budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY24). A fiscal year is the city’s annual financial period beginning July 1 through June 30.   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4846/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-City-Council-approves-its-Fiscal-Year-2024-budget</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2023 Juneteenth operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4840/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Juneteenth-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on an adjusted schedule for the Juneteenth Day holiday, Monday, June 19. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4840/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Juneteenth-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be An Engineering Specialist - Employee Spotlight: Darrell Riley]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4834/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Engineering-Specialist-Employee-Spotlight-Darrell-Riley</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4834/DarrellRiley_employee-spotlight.jpg" length="66785"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Darrell Riley, an engineering specialist in the City of Salisbury Engineering Department. With 23 years of service, Darrell started his career with public services, currently public works, in 1999 as a grounds maintenance worker. He then joined the engineering department in 2013.  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4834/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Engineering-Specialist-Employee-Spotlight-Darrell-Riley</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Communications claims three state awards of excellence]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4831/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Communications-claims-three-state-awards-of-excellence</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4831/Staff-Photo.JPG" length="12669377"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The city of Salisbury was among 25 North Carolina jurisdictions to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2023 Excellence in Communications Awards.  ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 15:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4831/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Communications-claims-three-state-awards-of-excellence</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City Manager’s recommended budget focuses on public safety, prepares for growth]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4829/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-Manager%e2%80%99s-recommended-budget-focuses-on-public-safety-prepares-for-growth</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4829/budget-graphic.PNG" length="108498"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Today, Salisbury City Manager Jim Greene presented his recommended fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY24) budget to City Council at a budget work session meeting. A fiscal year is the city’s annual financial period beginning July 1 through June 30.  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 21:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4829/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-Manager%e2%80%99s-recommended-budget-focuses-on-public-safety-prepares-for-growth</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2023 Memorial Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4823/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on an adjusted schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 29. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2023 16:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4823/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury Announces Road Closures for 2023 Cheerwine Festival]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4822/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-Announces-Road-Closures-for-2023-Cheerwine-Festival</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4822/Festival-Map-2023.jpg" length="1218331"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The 2023 Cheerwine Festival will be held on Saturday, May 20, in Salisbury from noon to 10 p.m. In preparation for the Festival, the city will begin to close roadways on Friday, May 19, at 6 p.m. 
   ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4822/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-Announces-Road-Closures-for-2023-Cheerwine-Festival</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be an HR Business Partner! Employee Spotlight: Souwan Kiengkham]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4810/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-an-HR-Business-Partner-Employee-Spotlight-Souwan-Kiengkham</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4810/Souwan_employee-spotlight.jpg" length="157525"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Souwan Kiengkham, a business partner in the City of Salisbury Human Resources Department. In his role, Souwan manages multiple human resources projects, serves as a human resources liaison to several City departments, and assists with the recruitment, onboarding and training of city employees. He is also a strategic partner in supporting the City’s “Be the Difference” recruitment campaign. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 18:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4810/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-an-HR-Business-Partner-Employee-Spotlight-Souwan-Kiengkham</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Fire Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be A Fire Battalion Chief - Employee Spotlight: Cory Orbison]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4763/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Fire-Battalion-Chief-Employee-Spotlight-Cory-Orbison</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4763/Cory.jpg" length="40023"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Cory Orbison, a battalion chief for the City of Salisbury Fire Department (SFD). ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4763/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Fire-Battalion-Chief-Employee-Spotlight-Cory-Orbison</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2023 Good Friday operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4760/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2023-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4760/Good-Friday.jpg" length="63312"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, April 7: ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4760/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2023-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Electrical panel replacement affects businesses, residents near 100 W. Innes St.]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4751/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Electrical-panel-replacement-affects-businesses-residents-near-100-W-Innes-St</link><description><![CDATA[ Businesses and residents in the 100 block of W. Innes St. may be without power beginning Monday, March 27, at 11 p.m. through Tuesday, March 28, at 7 a.m. as Duke Energy replaces an electrical panel, weather permitting.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 20:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4751/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Electrical-panel-replacement-affects-businesses-residents-near-100-W-Innes-St</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Statement regarding The Guardian and Raw Story articles]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4749/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Statement-regarding-The-Guardian-and-Raw-Story-articles</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4749/4749Photo.png" length="137273"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury, North Carolina was made aware of online articles posted today in The Guardian and Raw Story publications that mentions Salisbury, North Carolina. The young woman’s property is not located in the city limits of Salisbury, and as noted in the article, the Salisbury Police Department was not the responding law enforcement agency. The property is located eight miles from Salisbury. We have reached out to the journalists for a correction to their articles. We are awaiting a response.   
   
  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4749/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Statement-regarding-The-Guardian-and-Raw-Story-articles</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Cheer For Return Of Iconic Festival!]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4729/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Cheer-For-Return-Of-Iconic-Festival</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4729/CheerwineFestivalBubbles.JPG" length="154904"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Cheerwine the iconic 106-year-old cherry soda and its hometown, the City of Salisbury, will host the annual Cheerwine Festival on Saturday, May 20, from noon to 10 p.m. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4729/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Cheer-For-Return-Of-Iconic-Festival</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Downtown Salisbury, Inc]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be An Administrative Assistant - Employee Spotlight: Mel Drye]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4731/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Administrative-Assistant-Employee-Spotlight-Mel-Drye</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4731/Mel-photo.jpg" length="71354"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Mel Dye, a 20-year veteran of the City of Salisbury and current administrative specialist in Downtown Salisbury Inc. (DSI).  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4731/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Administrative-Assistant-Employee-Spotlight-Mel-Drye</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City Begins FY2023-2024 Budget Process]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4710/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-Begins-FY2023-2024-Budget-Process</link><description><![CDATA[ City departments will have a budget kickoff Monday, Feb. 6, in preparation for the upcoming fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2024 (FY2024) is the city’s budget year that will run from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The adopted budget ordinance will set the new tax rate and city fees. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4710/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-Begins-FY2023-2024-Budget-Process</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4688/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2023-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4688/4688City-Offices-Closed-For-MLK-01.jpg" length="67902"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 16. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4688/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2023-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Finance]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Be The Difference, Be An Accountant - Employee Spotlight: Crissy McBride]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4677/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Accountant-Employee-Spotlight-Crissy-McBride</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4677/Crissy.jpg" length="89707"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Crissy McBride, the accountant for the City of Salisbury Finance Department. In her role, Crissy balances the general ledger which records all of the City’s transactions, including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management. She also prepares State and Federal reports, manages capital assets, and assists with the annual audit. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4677/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-An-Accountant-Employee-Spotlight-Crissy-McBride</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its operation schedule for the 2022 holiday season]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4659/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2022-holiday-season</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays: ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4659/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2022-holiday-season</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Fern Blair, Web and Marketing Services Coordinator]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4658/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Fern-Blair-Web-and-Marketing-Services-Coordinator</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4658/FernBlair_Small.jpg" length="60388"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Fern Blair, web and marketing services coordinator for the City of Salisbury Communications Department.    In her role, Fern manages the city’s websites and branding, designs the monthly newsletter and provides marketing and design support to city departments for events, programs and educational initiatives. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4658/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Fern-Blair-Web-and-Marketing-Services-Coordinator</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Career seekers invited to the city’s Open House]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4652/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Career-seekers-invited-to-the-city%e2%80%99s-Open-House</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4652/Be-The-Difference---City-Careers-Open-House.png" length="3379338"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  Job seekers are encouraged to attend a citywide career Open House, Friday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at various city-owned buildings such as the fire department, police department, the Customer Service Center and Salisbury-Rowan Utilities. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4652/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Career-seekers-invited-to-the-city%e2%80%99s-Open-House</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Provides Operation Schedule for 2022 Thanksgiving Holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4646/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2022-Thanksgiving-Holiday</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4646/Thanksgiving-closing-graphic.jpg" length="1627424"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Day holiday: ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4646/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2022-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2022 Veterans Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4638/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4638/2022-Veterans-Day-Closing.jpg" length="73808"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Veterans Day holiday, Friday, Nov. 11: ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4638/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Parks and Recreation]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Delando Clowney Jr., Recreation Coordinator]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4637/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Delando-Clowney-Jr-Recreation-Coordinator</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4637/Delando-Clowney.jpg" length="53892"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Delando Clowney Jr., a recreation coordinator for the parks and recreation department, is this month’s employee spotlight. He is responsible for planning and operating activities at Miller Recreation Teen Center. In his role, Delando supervises and supports teen center staff, communicates and works with teens, individuals and community groups to create programs of interest for teens, and manages the facility’s budget.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4637/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Delando-Clowney-Jr-Recreation-Coordinator</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury Youth Council inducts new members]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4622/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-Youth-Council-inducts-new-members</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4622/SYC-members.JPG" length="12542111"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The Salisbury Youth Council (SYC) inducts new members during its Member Induction & Pinning Ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 11.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4622/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-Youth-Council-inducts-new-members</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications Department ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury partners to host free Video Camp]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4612/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-partners-to-host-free-Video-Camp</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4612/IOG-Video-Camp-01.png" length="2287399"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Calling Salisbury’s young environmental activists and filmmakers! Inside|Out Global and the City of Salisbury invite city youth to a weekend of film, fun, and food as you create short videos to inspire   care for our environment  . ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4612/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-partners-to-host-free-Video-Camp</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Human Resources]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Silvia, HR Analyst II/Benefits Administrator]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4602/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Jennifer-Silvia-HR-Analyst-IIBenefits-Administrator</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4602/JenniferSIlvia'.jpg" length="33132"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Jennifer Silvia, human resources analyst II/ benefits administrator. In her role, Jennifer is responsible for handling people-related concerns and needs that arise within the city. She administers benefits and assists with the retirement process, in addition to being involved with recruitment, onboarding, compensation, training and development for city employees. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:51:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4602/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Jennifer-Silvia-HR-Analyst-IIBenefits-Administrator</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[United Way and Rowan County are Giving in Harmony]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4601/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/United-Way-and-Rowan-County-are-Giving-in-Harmony</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4601/unitedWay.png" length="133725"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury employees are gearing up for the 2022 - 2023 Rowan County United Way Campaign. This year’s theme is “Whole Hearted Harmony.” Per the Rowan County United Way, “When community leaders embrace our diversity, leverage our combined resources, and partner with other Rowan residents, we extend and expand our ability to address the adversity that some citizens face.” ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4601/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/United-Way-and-Rowan-County-are-Giving-in-Harmony</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Kaley Sink, Senior Management Analyst]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4586/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Kaley-Sink-Senior-Management-Analyst</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4586/Kaley.jpg" length="213817"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Kaley Sink, a senior management analyst for the Finance Department. In her role, Kaley monitors budget expenditures, provides support to various City departments, and maintains information for the annual financial report. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4586/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Kaley-Sink-Senior-Management-Analyst</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2022 Labor Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3569/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 5:]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3569/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Alan Fowler, Laboratory Services Supervisor]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3559/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Alan-Fowler-Laboratory-Services-Supervisor</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3559/Alan-Fowler.jpg" length="63746"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Alan Fowler, Laboratory Services Supervisor for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU).  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2022 19:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3559/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Alan-Fowler-Laboratory-Services-Supervisor</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Paula Craven, Senior Customer Service Representative]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3531/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Paula-Craven-Senior-Customer-Service-Representative</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3531/Paula-Craven-Small.png" length="555322"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Paula Craven, a senior customer service representative. She celebrates her 10-year work anniversary with the City of Salisbury this month. In her role, Paula responds to residents’ requests over email and phone, interprets and translates for the Spanish-speaking community, and receives and processes municipal utility payments. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3531/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Paula-Craven-Senior-Customer-Service-Representative</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications Department]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2022 Independence Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3522/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3522/City-Offices-Closed-For-Independence-Day-01.png" length="6046681"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3522/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Hallmark Movie to film in Salisbury]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3520/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Hallmark-Movie-to-film-in-Salisbury</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3520/3520MovieRoadClosures_2022.png" length="454383"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury will serve as the backdrop for an upcoming Hallmark Movie beginning next week. The production may affect travel near Salisbury High School, homes along the 400 block of South Fulton Street, and the 100 block of East Fisher Street, Tuesday, June 28 through Friday, July 1. Intermittent road closures also may occur on Saturday, July 2 along South Fulton Street. Detour signage will be in place. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3520/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Hallmark-Movie-to-film-in-Salisbury</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury City Council approves its Fiscal Year 2023 budget]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3519/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-City-Council-approves-its-Fiscal-Year-2023-budget</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3519/3519Budget-Cover-FY22-23.jpg" length="915731"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury City Council approves the city budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 (FY23).  
  
 ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 23:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3519/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Salisbury-City-Council-approves-its-Fiscal-Year-2023-budget</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2022 Juneteenth operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3518/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Juneteenth-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3518/City-Offices-Closed-For-Juneteenth-01.png" length="311772"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Juneteenth holiday, Monday, June 20. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2022 20:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3518/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Juneteenth-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Joseph Myers, Transit Operator and ADA Dispatcher]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3510/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Joseph-Myers-Transit-Operator-and-ADA-Dispatcher</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3510/Joseph-(1).jpg" length="87492"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Joseph Myers. He has been employed with the City of Salisbury Transit Department for five years serving as a transit operator and ADA dispatcher. As part of his ADA paratransit role, Joseph schedules and then provides transportation services to eligible, disabled citizens from their homes to a specific location.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 17:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3510/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Joseph-Myers-Transit-Operator-and-ADA-Dispatcher</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2022 Cheerwine Festival Road Closures]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3493/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/2022-Cheerwine-Festival-Road-Closures</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3493/Parking-Map-2022.jpg" length="558156"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[The 2022 Cheerwine Festival will be held on Saturday, May 21, in Salisbury from noon to 10 p.m. In preparation for the Festival, the city will begin to close roadways on Friday, May 20, at 8 p.m. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 13:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3493/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/2022-Cheerwine-Festival-Road-Closures</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2022 Memorial Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3492/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3492/City-Offices-Closed-For-Memorial-Day-01.png" length="3175463"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 30. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 19:42:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3492/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Emily Vanek, Long-Range Planner]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3486/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Emily-Vanek-Long-Range-Planner</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3486/Emily-Vanek.jpg" length="264902"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[This month’s employee spotlight is Emily Vanek, a long-range planner for the City of Salisbury Planning Department. In her role, Emily works on historic preservation and long-range planning efforts such as the Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan. On a day-to-day basis, she works with residents, property owners and developers to review their plans for consistency with the Local Historic Design Standards and Land Development Ordinance, and issues Certificates of Appropriateness. Emily serves as the staff liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 15:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3486/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Emily-Vanek-Long-Range-Planner</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Receives Safety Awards Three Years in a Row]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3479/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Receives-Safety-Awards-Three-Years-in-a-Row</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3479/3479Leigh.jpg" length="76875"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury has been awarded the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) Certificate of Safety Achievement Third Consecutive Year Gold award.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3479/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Receives-Safety-Awards-Three-Years-in-a-Row</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2022 Good Friday operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3470/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3470/City-Offices-Closed-For-Good-Friday-01.png" length="473361"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, April 15:  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3470/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Lauran McCulloh, Battalion Chief]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3457/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Lauran-McCulloh-Battalion-Chief</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3457/Lauran-1.jpg" length="49242"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[      This month’s employee spotlight is Lauran McCulloh, a battalion chief for the City of Salisbury Fire Department (SFD). Immediately after graduating from South Rowan High School, Lauran attended firefighter training school and after completion joined the SFD. In her role, Lauran serves as the lead commander for any emergency incident that requires multiple companies to respond. She is also responsible for administrative duties, oversees safety and training of firefighters and ensures reports are up to date. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3457/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Lauran-McCulloh-Battalion-Chief</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Jake Sterling, Internal Services Manager]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3437/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Jake-Sterling-Internal-Services-Manager</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3437/Jake_1.jpg" length="56548"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s emplo  yee spotlight is Jake Sterling, Internal Services Manager for the City of Salisbury Public Works Department. For more than 25 years, Jake has worked for the City in various roles ranging from a mechanic, second shift supervisor, fleet supervisor and fleet manager. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2022 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3437/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Jake-Sterling-Internal-Services-Manager</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2022 Presidents Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3405/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Presidents-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Presidents Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 21. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3405/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Presidents-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Arlette Oglesby, Sr. Admin Specialist]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3397/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Arlette-Oglesby-Sr-Admin-Specialist</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3397/ArletteOglesby-2021.jpg" length="64008"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Arlette Oglesby. In 1988, she started her career with the City of Salisbury Administration Department as support staff for the city manager, assistant city manager and city clerk.  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2022 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3397/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Arlette-Oglesby-Sr-Admin-Specialist</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3383/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2022-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 17. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2022 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3383/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2022-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: P.J. Smith, Lieutenant]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3370/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-PJ-Smith-Lieutenant</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3370/PJ-Smith.jpg" length="60989"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Lieutenant P.J. Smith. He has more than 16 years of experience with the Salisbury Police Department. Lt. Smith has worked in various assignments to include: patrol officer, detective, patrol sergeant, and current position of lieutenant. In his current role, Lt. Smith is responsible for supervising vice narcotics, records department, Project Safe Neighborhood Program, and the Rowan Regional Crime Information Center (RRCIC).  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3370/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-PJ-Smith-Lieutenant</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its operation schedule for the 2021 holiday season]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3358/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2021-holiday-season</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3358/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2021-holiday-season</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Jason Parks, Video Services Coordinator/TV Station Manager]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3327/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Jason-Parks-Video-Services-CoordinatorTV-Station-Manager</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3327/JDP.jpg" length="291588"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Starting a career with the City of Salisbury in 2003 as the City’s first webmaster, Jason Parks currently serves as Video Services Coordinator / TV Station Manager. In his role, Jason does project research, provides audio and video support to City staff, and film projects such as City Council meetings and PSAs. He is also responsible for creating and managing content for WSRG-TV, the City’s local government TV station. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3327/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Jason-Parks-Video-Services-CoordinatorTV-Station-Manager</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Provides Operation Schedule for 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3310/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2021-Thanksgiving-Holiday</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3310/City-Offices-Closed-For-Thanksgiving-01.png" length="2015226"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3310/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2021-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Cyndi DeBonis, Police Officer]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3296/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Cyndi-DeBonis-Police-Officer</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3296/CyndiDeBonis.jpg" length="102316"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Cyndi DeBonis, a Salisbury police officer. True to the motto of “Every officer has a neighborhood and every neighborhood has an officer,” Cyndi takes calls for service primarily in Zone three and assists officers in other zones. She also serves warrants and helps with traffic accidents. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3296/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Cyndi-DeBonis-Police-Officer</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2021 Veterans Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3303/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Veterans Day holiday, Thursday, Nov. 11: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2021 20:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3303/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Atalie Bare, Senior Administrative Specialist]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3287/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Atalie-Bare-Senior-Administrative-Specialist</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3287/09AC09BC-2E70-4337-ACDF-7DC9961E11E0.jpeg" length="307372"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ This month’s employee spotlight is Atalie Bare, a Senior Administrative Specialist for the City of Salisbury. In this role, she works as a part of the administration team in the clerk and mayor’s office. Atalie performs administrative duties and serves as a liaison between departments and the public daily. Prior to joining the administration team, she worked as a Customer Service Representative at the Salisbury Customer Service Center. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3287/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Atalie-Bare-Senior-Administrative-Specialist</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Receives Safety Awards Two Years in a Row]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3254/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Receives-Safety-Awards-Two-Years-in-a-Row</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3254/Leigh.jpg" length="74660"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury has been awarded the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) Certificate of Safety Achievement Second Consecutive Year Gold award.  ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3254/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-Receives-Safety-Awards-Two-Years-in-a-Row</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury, NC]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2021 Labor Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3251/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 6. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3251/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Community Planning Services]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Kenneth Graham, Code Enforcement Officer]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3242/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Kenneth-Graham-Code-Enforcement-Officer</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3242/KennethGraham.jpg" length="164210"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Graham started his career with the City of Salisbury Public Works Department in 2015 before transitioning to Salisbury Community Planning Services. In his current role as a code enforcement officer, Kenneth issues warnings, official notices and citations to obtain compliance with zoning laws and building ordinances within city limits. This includes communicating with business and property owners concerning violations, responding and addressing code violations and nuisances such as illegal dumping, tall grass, etc., and spreading awareness about code enforcement to residents.
   ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3242/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Kenneth-Graham-Code-Enforcement-Officer</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Transit]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Ella Casey, Transit Operator and ADA Dispatcher]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3219/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Ella-Casey-Transit-Operator-and-ADA-Dispatcher</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3219/EllaCasey.jpg" length="51644"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Ella Casey is a transit operator and ADA dispatcher for the City of Salisbury Transit Department. In her role, Ella transports clients to designated sites, collects fares, and conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicles to ensure people get where they are going safely. She also provides paratransit dispatching and routing service to senior, disabled individuals certified under the American with Disabilities Act. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3219/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Ella-Casey-Transit-Operator-and-ADA-Dispatcher</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2021 Independence Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3211/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3211/City-Offices-Closed-For-Independence-Day-2021-01.png" length="694144"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3211/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury, NC]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury resumes normal operations Tuesday, July 6]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3210/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-resumes-normal-operations-Tuesday-July-6</link><description><![CDATA[ Beginning Tuesday, July 6, the City of Salisbury will resume normal operations by re-opening its public buildings such as City Hall, City Office Building, the Salisbury Police Department front lobby, the Customer Service Center, and all Parks and Recreation facilities, per staffing availability. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:55:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3210/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-resumes-normal-operations-Tuesday-July-6</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Communications]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Steve Myers, Mail Coordinator]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3195/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Steve-Myers-Mail-Coordinator</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3195/SteveMyers.jpg" length="206604"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Steve Myers is the mail coordinator for the City of Salisbury. His role focuses on support services for the City and includes receiving, processing and delivering mail, packages and supplies. Although he receives and delivers packages to departments from FedEx, UPS, Amazon and USPS, Steve also transports interdepartmental mail for City departments. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3195/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/Employee-Spotlight-Steve-Myers-Mail-Coordinator</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2021 Memorial Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3191/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limiuted schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 31. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 13:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3191/CategoryID/21/CategoryName/Communications-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item></channel></rss>