The Salisbury Fire Department hosted its annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge, honoring the achievements, bravery, and dedication of its personnel over the past year.
Employee Spotlight: Mitchell Leonard
This month’s employee spotlight is Mitchell Leonard, a Utilities Systems Maintenance Supervisor with Salisbury-Rowan Utilities.
Residents are invited to apply to the City’s 14 active, standing boards and commissions created and appointed by Salisbury City Council. Boards and commissions are made up of volunteer positions to help guide Salisbury’s present and future.
The Salisbury City Council announces several leadership changes, including the appointment of Tamara Sheffield as Mayor and Harry McLaughlin as Mayor Pro Tem. Additionally, Susan Kluttz—who previously served on the Salisbury City Council and as Secretary of Cultural Resources under Governor Pat McCrory—has been selected to fill the vacancy created by Mayor Pro Tem Sheffield’s new role.
Cheerwine the iconic 106-year-old cherry soda and its hometown, the City of Salisbury, will host the annual Cheerwine Festival on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The City of Salisbury Public Works Department will conduct its annual cemetery cleanup and flower removal next week Monday, Feb. 3 through Friday, Feb. 7 in all City-owned cemeteries.