In an effort to reduce crime and make the city safer for all residents, the Salisbury Police on Wednesday, June 14, executed a knock and announce search warrant at 812 S. Clay St.

Monday, June 12, Kendra Rachelle Whitaker was seriously injured as a result of crash on Jake Alexander Blvd. Abraham Teya Morris is suspected of driving while impaired, driving at a high speed and crossing left of center into the lane of Whitaker. 

The Salisbury Police Department was notified today by Brandy Cook, the District Attorney for Rowan County Prosecutorial District 19C, that upon the application of the law, and the subsequent facts in this case, criminal charges would not be filed in the officer-involved shooting death of Mr. Ferguson Laurent Jr.  

The General Statute 143-215.1C requires that the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters.

At the June 6 meeting, Council held a public hearing on and adopted the FY18 budget. The new fiscal year begins July 1.

Beginning in early July, the city curbside recycling program will begin a partnership with contractor Waste Management (WM).