﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:02:08 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 - Salisbury-Rowan Utilities News</title><link>https://salisburync.gov:443%2fGovernment%2fCommunity-Engagement%2fNewsroom%2fctl%2fRSS%2fmid%2f858%2fev%2f1%2fuserid%2f155%2fCategoryID%2f32%2fCategoryName%2fSalisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News</link><atom:link href="https://salisburync.gov:443%2fGovernment%2fCommunity-Engagement%2fNewsroom%2fctl%2fRSS%2fmid%2f858%2fev%2f1%2fuserid%2f155%2fCategoryID%2f32%2fCategoryName%2fSalisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2025-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Anticipated FEMA Grant Cancellation Shifts Salisbury’s Water Resiliency Project Strategy]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7491/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Anticipated-FEMA-Grant-Cancellation-Shifts-Salisbury%e2%80%99s-Water-Resiliency-Project-Strategy</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury’s plan to relocate its raw water pump station on the Yadkin River has reached a turning point with the  anticipated funding loss of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s 2021 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7491/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Anticipated-FEMA-Grant-Cancellation-Shifts-Salisbury%e2%80%99s-Water-Resiliency-Project-Strategy</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Customer Service and Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Your Water Bill This Winter]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7449/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Protect-Your-Water-Bill-This-Winter</link><description><![CDATA[As temperatures drop, frozen pipes and leaks can lead to unexpected spikes in your water bill. Cold weather increases the risk of broken water lines, which can cause significant water loss and costly repairs.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7449/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Protect-Your-Water-Bill-This-Winter</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tips For Cold Weather]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7424/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Tips-For-Cold-Weather</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/7424/Frozen-Pipe.png" length="678331"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ As temperatures continue to dip, now is the time to start thinking about the possibility of pipes freezing in your home. Frozen water pipes are a problem that can happen in homes with both plastic and copper pipes. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/7424/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Tips-For-Cold-Weather</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Be-the-Difference-Be-A-Utilities-Systems-Maintenance-Supervisor</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2024-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Toss Fats, Oils, Grease and Wax Into The Trash This Thanksgiving]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6343/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Toss-Fats-Oils-Grease-and-Wax-Into-The-Trash-This-Thanksgiving</link><description><![CDATA[ As cooks gear up for the holiday season, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities has tips for discarding leftover Fats, Oils, Grease and Wax, also known as FOG. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:27:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6343/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Toss-Fats-Oils-Grease-and-Wax-Into-The-Trash-This-Thanksgiving</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2024-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Jason Wilson Named Director of Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6345/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Jason-Wilson-Named-Director-of-Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6345/Jason-Wilson-.jpg" length="59508"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ After conducting a national recruitment process, Salisbury City Manager Jim Greene has officially appointed Jason Wilson, P.E. as the new director of Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), effective Monday, Nov. 11. Wilson, who has served as SRU’s interim director, brings over 16 years of experience within the department and will lead SRU’s continued strategic growth and quality customer service to the community. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6345/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Jason-Wilson-Named-Director-of-Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SRU begins sewer rehabilitation project in Downtown Salisbury]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6262/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-begins-sewer-rehabilitation-project-in-Downtown-Salisbury</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6262/6262Downtown-Sewer-Rehab-Social-Media-No-Dates_2025-Phase.png" length="1025216"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), the water and wastewater provider for the City of Salisbury and other Rowan County municipalities, will focus its ongoing sanitary sewer rehabilitation project on downtown Salisbury later this month, continuing the city’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6262/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-begins-sewer-rehabilitation-project-in-Downtown-Salisbury</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City Manager Greene names Jason Wilson interim utilities director]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6187/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-Manager-Greene-names-Jason-Wilson-interim-utilities-director</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/6187/Jason-Wilson-.jpg" length="7502620"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury City Manager Jim Greene has named Jason Wilson, P.E., as interim director of Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), effective Monday, July 1. Wilson currently serves as SRU’s assistant director. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/6187/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-Manager-Greene-names-Jason-Wilson-interim-utilities-director</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities shares annual drinking water quality report]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5144/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-shares-annual-drinking-water-quality-report</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5144/annual-drinking-water.PNG" length="782772"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) has released its 2023 Water Quality Report covering all testing performed between January 1 and December 31, 2023.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5144/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-shares-annual-drinking-water-quality-report</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities Director announces retirement]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5107/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-Director-announces-retirement</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5107/JimBehmer-(2).jpg" length="14306376"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) Director James “Jim” D. Behmer, P.E. is retiring from the city of Salisbury effective Monday, July 1, after more than 30 years in the water resources industry. He has been employed by the city of Salisbury for more than 23 years, 16 of which were as utilities director.   ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 20:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5107/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-Director-announces-retirement</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-Approves-2024-Strategic-Plan</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2024-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[What To Do If There Is A Break On Your Private Water Service Line]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5064/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/What-To-Do-If-There-Is-A-Break-On-Your-Private-Water-Service-Line</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/5064/eye-on-water.PNG" length="16832"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ If you suspect a large water break in or around your home, Salisbury Rowan Utilities (SRU) urges its customers to contact SRU’s maintenance Department  at 704-638-5390 or the Salisbury Customer Service Center (CSC) at 704-638-5300 to report the break. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5064/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/What-To-Do-If-There-Is-A-Break-On-Your-Private-Water-Service-Line</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SRU recognized for outstanding state drinking water standards]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5046/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-recognized-for-outstanding-state-drinking-water-standards</link><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), the water and wastewater provider for the City of Salisbury and other Rowan County municipalities, has been honored for exceeding federal and state drinking water standards for the year of 2022. SRU was one of only 72 in the state of North Carolina to achieve this recognition in 2022.  ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/5046/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-recognized-for-outstanding-state-drinking-water-standards</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2024-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2023-holiday-season</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2023-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Toss Fats, Oil and Grease Into The Trash!]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4961/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Toss-Fats-Oil-and-Grease-Into-The-Trash</link><description><![CDATA[As cooks gear up for the holiday season, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities has tips for discarding leftover Fats, Oils, and Grease, also known as FOG. When FOG is poured or flushed down the drain it may not travel very far through your pipes. FOG will accumulate and stick to the pipe walls causing future sewer backups in your home, restaurant, or other buildings.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4961/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Toss-Fats-Oil-and-Grease-Into-The-Trash</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury -Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Water Main Break repair]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4969/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Water-Main-Break-repair</link><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities crews are repairing two water main breaks in the 1100 Block of South Martin Luther King Blvd. and the 100 Block of Milford Hills Road.  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4969/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Water-Main-Break-repair</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Be-The-Difference-Be-A-Distribution-and-Collections-Systems-Operations-Manager-Employee-Spotlight-Randy-Allman</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2023-Labor-Day-operation-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Juneteenth-operation-schedule</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2023-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Delay in May Utility Bills]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4809/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Delay-in-May-Utility-Bills</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4809/Late-May-Billing-01.png" length="604466"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ May utility bills will arrive late to Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) customers. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4809/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Delay-in-May-Utility-Bills</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Electrical-panel-replacement-affects-businesses-residents-near-100-W-Innes-St</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury secures major agreement with Cube Yadkin Generation to protect the city’s drinking water]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4738/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-secures-major-agreement-with-Cube-Yadkin-Generation-to-protect-the-city%e2%80%99s-drinking-water</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4738/Logo_Large_SRU-BW.png" length="55928"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury has reached an agreement with Cube Yadkin Generation to fund a portion of the $31.5 million project to relocate the City’s raw water pump station at the Yadkin River. The pump station is critical to the City’s water supply infrastructure and provides drinking water for more than 52,000 Salisbury-Rowan Utilities’ customers. Once complete, this infrastructure project will protect the City’s pump station from the effect of worsening flooding at the current location. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:37:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4738/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-secures-major-agreement-with-Cube-Yadkin-Generation-to-protect-the-city%e2%80%99s-drinking-water</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Cheer-For-Return-Of-Iconic-Festival</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SRU issues public drinking water notice]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4726/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-issues-public-drinking-water-notice</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4726/4726SRU_FAQ_Graphic.PNG" length="345237"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) recently issued a drinking water notice to customers following a drop in the removal rate of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in the untreated “raw” water from the Yadkin River. TOC has no health effects. This is not an emergency and does not require customers to use an alternative water supply (e.g. bottled).  ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4726/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-issues-public-drinking-water-notice</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Your Pipes From Freezing This Winter]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4712/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Protect-Your-Pipes-From-Freezing-This-Winter</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4712/FrozenPipes.jpg" length="112266"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ As temperatures continue to dip, now is the time to start thinking about the possibility of pipes freezing in your home. Frozen water pipes are a problem that can happen in homes with both plastic and copper pipes. Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing and avoid significant property damage. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4712/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Protect-Your-Pipes-From-Freezing-This-Winter</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2023-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2022-holiday-season</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2022-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Human Resources ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury launches “Be the Difference” recruitment campaign]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4644/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-launches-%e2%80%9cBe-the-Difference%e2%80%9d-recruitment-campaign</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/4644/Be-The-Difference---In-the-City-of-Salisbury_Social-Post.png" length="5392841"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ In an effort to fill a variety of staff vacancies within the organization, the city of Salisbury launches its “Be The Difference” recruitment campaign this week. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:25:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/4644/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-launches-%e2%80%9cBe-the-Difference%e2%80%9d-recruitment-campaign</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/United-Way-and-Rowan-County-are-Giving-in-Harmony</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Funds For Families To Pay Water Bills]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3558/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Funds-For-Families-To-Pay-Water-Bills</link><description><![CDATA[ The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a federally-funded program that provides emergency assistance to low-income households, particularly those with the lowest incomes, that pay a high proportion of household income for drinking water and wastewater services. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3558/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Funds-For-Families-To-Pay-Water-Bills</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Employee-Spotlight-Alan-Fowler-Laboratory-Services-Supervisor</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Juneteenth-operation-schedule</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2022-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury makes change to bill payment options]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3413/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-makes-change-to-bill-payment-options</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3413/Drop-Box-Removal_WSRG---Slide-1.png" length="163524"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Salisbury is making a change to its Salisbury-Rowan Utilities’ bill payment system that affects 1 percent of its customers. As the city moves towards reducing its carbon footprint and operating more efficiently, six utility-bill drop box locations in Rowan County – Salisbury (2), China Grove, Rockwell, Granite Quarry and Spencer -- will be removed on Friday, April 1. Some customers already have been alerted to the upcoming transition. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3413/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-makes-change-to-bill-payment-options</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SRU addresses Northeast Rowan County drinking water customers]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3412/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-addresses-Northeast-Rowan-County-drinking-water-customers</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3412/Logo_Small_SRU-BW.png" length="11788"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), in collaboration with Rowan County, are addressing drinking water quality with northeast Rowan County residents. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3412/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-addresses-Northeast-Rowan-County-drinking-water-customers</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2022-Presidents-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Tips to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3398/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Tips-to-Prevent-Frozen-Pipes-This-Winter</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3398/GEICOMore_FrozenPipes_RF_99276987_600x400.jpg" length="57186"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Cold temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze. The City of Salisbury encourages residents to start thinking about the possibility of pipes freezing in your home. Frozen water pipes are a problem that can happen in homes with both plastic and copper pipes. Take steps to protect your water pipes from freezing and avoid significant property damage.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3398/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Tips-to-Prevent-Frozen-Pipes-This-Winter</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2022-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SRU Recognized For Quality Water in 2020]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3332/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-Recognized-For-Quality-Water-in-2020</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3332/AWOP2020.jpg" length="114917"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), the water and wastewater provider for the City of Salisbury and other Rowan County municipalities, has been honored for exceeding federal and state drinking water standards for the second year in a row. SRU was one of only 64 out of 6,000 North Carolina water systems to achieve the recognition for 2020.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3332/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-Recognized-For-Quality-Water-in-2020</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-operation-schedule-for-the-2021-holiday-season</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Don’t Let FOG Take Your Holiday Down The Drain!]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3333/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Don%e2%80%99t-Let-FOG-Take-Your-Holiday-Down-The-Drain</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/3333/Greasy.jpg" length="39258"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ As cooks gear up for the holiday season, Salisbury-Rowan Utilities has a few tips for discarding leftover Fats, Oils, Grease, also known as FOG. When fat, oil, grease and wax is poured or flushed down the drain it may not travel very far through your pipes. FOG will accumulate and stick to the pipe walls causing future sewer backups in your home, condominium, restaurant, or other buildings. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/3333/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Don%e2%80%99t-Let-FOG-Take-Your-Holiday-Down-The-Drain</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2021-Thanksgiving-Holiday</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-resumes-normal-operations-Tuesday-July-6</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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-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/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2021-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Employee Spotlight: Sonja Basinger, Environmental Services Manager]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2184/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Employee-Spotlight-Sonja-Basinger-Environmental-Services-Manager</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2184/8c792e9e-0733-4fac-87a8-2ccf366432fd.jpg" length="93376"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Sonja Basinger is the environmental services manager for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU). In her role, Sonja serves as the department’s compliance officer. She performs internal audits for the department and provides technical assistance to divisions to ensure compliance with environmental permits. She also manages the water and wastewater labs, industrial pretreatment and FOG programs, and coordinates and instructs state approved Wastewater Operator Schools for SRU staff. ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2021 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2184/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Employee-Spotlight-Sonja-Basinger-Environmental-Services-Manager</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2021 Good Friday operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2162/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, April 2. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2162/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2021 Presidents Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2143/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Presidents-Day-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Presidents Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 15:]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2143/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2021-Presidents-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Protect Your Pipes This Winter]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2140/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Protect-Your-Pipes-This-Winter</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/2140/how-prevent-pipes-freezing-faucet-retina_retina_07406fce319ab410286318f5626456a0.jpg" length="475303"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[As temperatures continue to dip, we encourage residents to start thinking about the possibility of pipes freezing in your home. Frozen water pipes are a problem that can happen in homes with both plastic and copper pipes. Take steps to protect your water pipes from freezing and avoid significant property damage.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2140/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Protect-Your-Pipes-This-Winter</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2108/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2021-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on a limited schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 18. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2108/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2021-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2020 holiday season]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2093/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2020-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>Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/2093/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2020-holiday-season</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Provides Operation Schedule for 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1068/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2020-Thanksgiving-Holiday</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1068/City-Offices-Closed-For-Thanksgiving-01.png" length="5090919"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1068/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Provides-Operation-Schedule-for-2020-Thanksgiving-Holiday</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[SRU recognized for outstanding state drinking water standards]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1065/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-recognized-for-outstanding-state-drinking-water-standards</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1065/1065EnR7dGGW4AA0D74.jpg" length="44609"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU), the water and wastewater provider for the City of Salisbury and other Rowan County municipalities, has been honored for exceeding federal and state drinking water standards last year. SRU was one of only 55 out of 6,000 North Carolina water systems to achieve the recognition for 2019. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 18:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1065/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/SRU-recognized-for-outstanding-state-drinking-water-standards</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2020 Veterans Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1062/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2020-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1062/1062City-Offices-Closed-For-Veterans-Day-01.png" length="5174736"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Veterans Day holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 11: ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1062/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2020-Veterans-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City Closures in November Due to COVID-19]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1061/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-Closures-in-November-Due-to-COVID-19</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1061/closings.jpg" length="68707"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, the City of Salisbury has updated building closings and other cancellations. Please refer to the list below, and check back frequently for updates at  salisburync.gov/closings . For more information on the city's response to COVID-19, visit  salisburync.gov/COVID-19 . 
 For Rowan County info, visit  rowancountync.gov/covid-19 . For more on how to support local businesses during this crisis, visit  downtownsalisburync.com . ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2020 18:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1061/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-Closures-in-November-Due-to-COVID-19</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Receives Safety Awards from N.C. Department of Labor]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1052/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Receives-Safety-Awards-from-NC-Department-of-Labor</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1052/Safety-Award.jpg" length="48170"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury has been awarded the “Gold Safety Award” by the North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) on Wednesday, Oct. 21, via a virtual awards ceremony.  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 17:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1052/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-Receives-Safety-Awards-from-NC-Department-of-Labor</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury Communications ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2020 Labor Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1020/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2020-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/1020/City-Offices-Closed-For-Labor-Day-01.jpg" length="70563"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Labor Day holiday, Monday, Sept. 7: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 13:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1020/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2020-Labor-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Finance]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Water Bill Payment Plan for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities Residential Customers]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1015/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Water-Bill-Payment-Plan-for-Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-Residential-Customers</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury is offering extended payment plans to cover the outstanding balance incurred on residential utility accounts that became past due between March 31, 2020, and July 29, 2020, as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2020 17:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/1015/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Water-Bill-Payment-Plan-for-Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-Residential-Customers</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2020 Independence Day operations schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/994/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2020-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/994/994City-Offices-Closed-For-Independence-Day-01.png" length="1855730"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 13:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/994/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2020-Independence-Day-operations-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2020 Census Still Going]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/977/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/2020-Census-Still-Going</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/977/census-2020-map.PNG" length="93928"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Due to COVID-19, the 2020 Census response deadline has been extended to late October. Salisbury residents are still asked to respond as soon as possible via the Census website at  2020Census.gov . 
 Data received from the Census affects communities for 10 years. With $675 billion federal dollars at stake for things like schools, road construction, hospitals, workforce initiatives and substance abuse programs, Rowan County still has a long way to go to ensure it secures its fair share. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/977/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/2020-Census-Still-Going</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Finance]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City extends residential water and sewer account changes, following Executive Order  No. 142]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/983/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-extends-residential-water-and-sewer-account-changes-following-Executive-Order-No-142</link><description><![CDATA[ On May 30, 2020, Governor Cooper issued Executive Order No. 142 (EO 142). EO 142 amends Executive Order No. 124 to extend its effective period by 60 days. In compliance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order No. 142, the City of Salisbury will keep several changes to residential water & sewer accounts in place. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/983/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-extends-residential-water-and-sewer-account-changes-following-Executive-Order-No-142</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury Mayor declares state of emergency for city district]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/981/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-for-city-district</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/981/City-of-Salisbury-Vector-Seal-Tiny.png" length="26834"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury Mayor Karen Alexander declared a state of emergency in the downtown district today, Tuesday, June 2, ahead of another night of possible protests. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/981/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-for-city-district</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury City Manager W. Lane Bailey presents proposed FY21 budget]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/971/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-City-Manager-W-Lane-Bailey-presents-proposed-FY21-budget</link><description><![CDATA[  The $46,003,307 balanced General Fund budget reflects a 3.17% decrease in spending from the FY20 adopted budget due to expected shortages related to COVID-19. In addition to the General Fund, the Water/Sewer Fund, Transit Fund, Broadband Fund, and Stormwater Fund comprise the overall City budget totaling $82,528,220. This total sum also includes Special Revenue Funds (CDBG & HOME) and Capital Reserve Funds.   Bailey proposes maintaining the current tax rate of $0.7196 for the fiscal year as to not burden the Salisbury community in the midst of economic challenges.  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 15:46:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/971/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-City-Manager-W-Lane-Bailey-presents-proposed-FY21-budget</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury announces its 2020 Memorial Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/968/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2020-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/968/968City-Offices-Closed-For-Memorial-Day-01.png" length="551603"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, May 25: ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2020 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/968/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-announces-its-2020-Memorial-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities advises closed buildings to flush pipes]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/955/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-advises-closed-buildings-to-flush-pipes</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/955/955Flush-On.png" length="98831"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  During the COVID-19 crisis, an increasing number of buildings are becoming vacant or used less frequently. Salisbury-Rowan Utilities brings awareness for customers to flush pipes to prevent water quality degradation.  ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/955/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-advises-closed-buildings-to-flush-pipes</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City asks for rehearing on flood prone water pump station improvements]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/949/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-asks-for-rehearing-on-flood-prone-water-pump-station-improvements</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/949/RPS3-Sat-Feb-8th-1115am.JPG" length="344688"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury filed a request for rehearing on Monday, April 13, with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to ask the agency to reconsider and change its decision to approve Cube Hydro’s (Cube) plan for improvements to Salisbury’s critical water supply infrastructure along the Yadkin River. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/949/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-asks-for-rehearing-on-flood-prone-water-pump-station-improvements</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2020 Good Friday operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/948/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2020-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</link><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule in observance of Good Friday, Friday, April 10: ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/948/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2020-Good-Friday-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City modifies residential water & sewer accounts, following Executive Order No.124]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/938/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-modifies-residential-water-sewer-accounts-following-Executive-Order-No124</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/938/covid-19-update.png" length="1303752"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ In compliance with Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order No. 124, The City of Salisbury has made the following changes to residential water & sewer accounts. Salisbury City Council previously voted to suspend utility disconnections back in March in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.   ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/938/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-modifies-residential-water-sewer-accounts-following-Executive-Order-No124</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Salisbury Mayor Declares State of Emergency]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/927/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Mayor-Declares-State-of-Emergency</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/927/City-of-Salisbury-Vector-Seal.png" length="514553"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Mayor Karen Alexander declared a state of emergency for the City of Salisbury related to the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus), following a similar declaration by Rowan County. The declaration authorizes the City to apply for financial assistance related to preparation, response and recovery of COVID-19 if needed through state or federal agencies. ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/927/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Salisbury-Mayor-Declares-State-of-Emergency</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Alternatives To Face-To-Face Visits]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/921/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Alternatives-To-Face-To-Face-Visits</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/921/Alternative-interactions-01.png" length="929236"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  To help aid preventative measures of spreading COVID-19, we strongly encourage all visitors to utilize online or phone services as an alternative to face-to-face interactions. We have options for our departments and our bill pay.  ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:28:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/921/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Alternatives-To-Face-To-Face-Visits</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Council to Consider Revenue Bonds for Two Major SRU Projects]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/905/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Council-to-Consider-Revenue-Bonds-for-Two-Major-SRU-Projects</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/905/905Logo_SRU-Color.png" length="26214"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ At the next City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 3, City Council will consider contract awards to two utility contractors, and adoption of a resolution of bond order related to two major projects within Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) – the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project and the Grants Creek Wastewater Treatment Train Improvements Project. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:34:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/905/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Council-to-Consider-Revenue-Bonds-for-Two-Major-SRU-Projects</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Nixle is Now RoCo Alerts]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/886/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Nixle-is-Now-RoCo-Alerts</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/886/banner.jpg" length="30987"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[Rowan County Emergency Management and the City of Salisbury are debuting “RoCo Alerts” to keep residents up to date, in real time, about local, emergency and non-emergency situations.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2020 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/886/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Nixle-is-Now-RoCo-Alerts</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR 2/20/2020]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/899/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/WINTER-WEATHER-ADVISORY-FOR-2202020</link><description><![CDATA[WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with spotty 3 inch accumulations near the I-40 corridor, and amounts around 1/2 inch southeast of I-85. Additional details can be found at  www.weather.gov/gsp .]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/899/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/WINTER-WEATHER-ADVISORY-FOR-2202020</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[EyeOnWater is Smart On Money]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/884/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/EyeOnWater-is-Smart-On-Money</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/884/badger_meter_beacon_ama_eyeonwater_smartphone_view__large.jpg" length="19725"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Salisbury-Rowan Utilities (SRU) announces the re-launch of the web-based customer service tool called EyeOnWater. EyeOnWater gives customers their water usage data gathered by SRU’s “smart meters” in near real time so they can manage their accounts down to the week, day, or even hour. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/884/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/EyeOnWater-is-Smart-On-Money</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides its 2020 Presidents’ Day operation schedule]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/895/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2020-Presidents%e2%80%99-Day-operation-schedule</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/895/City-Offices-Closed-For-Presidents-Day-01.png" length="339192"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Presidents’ Day holiday, Monday, Feb. 17. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 18:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/895/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-its-2020-Presidents%e2%80%99-Day-operation-schedule</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2-6-2020 Severe Weather Alerts]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/893/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/2-6-2020-Severe-Weather-Alerts</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/893/Flood-Warning.png" length="439315"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[ Please check in regularly to see how City services and facilities might be affected by severe weather, as well as any road closings, flooding or other emergency alerts. To receive emergency alerts by text on your phone, sign up at  salisburync.gov/RoCoAlerts . ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2020 17:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/893/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/2-6-2020-Severe-Weather-Alerts</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Salisbury-Rowan Utilities]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Winterize Your Pipes For 2020]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/843/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Winterize-Your-Pipes-For-2020</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/843/How-to-winterize-water-pipes-BFP-Bay-Area.png" length="105841"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[With the new year comes chilly temperatures that can wreak havoc on home plumbing systems. It’s time to protect your water pipes from freezing to avoid water loss and significant property damage.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/843/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/Winterize-Your-Pipes-For-2020</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[City of Salisbury ]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[City of Salisbury provides operation schedule for the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday]]></title><link>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/859/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2020-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</link><enclosure type="image/jpg" url="https://salisburync.gov/Portals/0/EasyDNNNews/859/City-Offices-Closed-For-MLK-01.png" length="204816"></enclosure><description><![CDATA[  The City of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, Monday, Jan. 20:  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:38:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://salisburync.gov/Government/Community-Engagement/Newsroom/ArtMID/858/userid/155/ArticleID/859/CategoryID/32/CategoryName/Salisbury-Rowan-Utilities-News/City-of-Salisbury-provides-operation-schedule-for-the-2020-Dr-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-holiday</guid></item></channel></rss>