On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:35 PM, the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 300 Block of North Fulton Street in reference to a shooting. Arriving Officers located a 14-year-old male that had sustained gunshot wounds. First responders quickly arrived and transported the male to Novant Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The male unfortunately succumbed to his injuries once he arrived at the Hospital.
The Salisbury Police Department’s Victim Advocacy Division, in collaboration with the Family Crisis Council of Rowan, Inc., is coordinating various events and initiatives throughout October to raise awareness concerning domestic violence as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The City of Salisbury announces the arrival of two brand-new all-electric, 25-foot-long ADA-accessible transit buses, purchased through an $818,771 Volkswagen Settlement Transit/Shuttle Bus Program Grant from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ). These buses will replace two aging diesel buses and will be officially put into service to further the city’s commitment to sustainability and reduced emissions.
Downtown Salisbury hosts its third annual Bell Tower BREWFEST beer festival on Saturday, Oct. 5, at Bell Tower Green from noon to 7 pm. The day before, on Friday, Oct. 4, visitors can visit, eat, and shop in Downtown Salisbury while buskers showcase their array of talents.
Muralist and NC Public Art Director Max Dowdle has invited the City of Salisbury to participate in his ambitious project to paint 100 murals in North Carolina’s 100 counties over the next five years.
The City of Salisbury’s Community Appearance Commission is excited to announce neighborhood beautification grants! If you’re looking to spruce up your neighborhood, now’s your chance to apply for funding to make your dream project a reality.