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City of Salisbury 2022 Memorial Day operational schedule
SALISBURY – The city of Salisbury will operate on the following schedule for the Memorial Day holiday, Monday, ...
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Another name is added to Rowan County law enforcement memorial
One more name was etched in the black granite of the Rowan County law enforcement memorial on Thursday ...
Business
Hotwire brings Wi-Fi to Bell Tower Green, will provide free internet during Cheerwine Festival
SALISBURY — Bell Tower Green is now online. Hotwire Communications has launched a free public Wi-Fi system in ...
Local
City Council approves annexations, rezonings for housing developments, logistics center
SALISBURY — City Council on Tuesday night approved multiple rezoning and annexation requests to accommodate two housing developments ...
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City Council will consider annexation requests for subdivision, logistics center
SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider voluntary annexation requests to accommodate a future housing development ...
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Rowan County hires new Emergency Medical Services division chief
SALISBURY — Rowan County has hired Bryan Edwards as Emergency Medical Services division chief. “I look forward to ...
Farm & Garden
Earth Day Jam returns Saturday after two years off
SALISBURY — Earth Day Jam will return to downtown Salisbury Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. after ...
Lifestyle
Building on the blessing: Volunteer builds TLC’s new blessing box
Lutheran Services Carolinas SALISBURY — Christine Kyles grew up in a family of creators. Her mom made her ...
Local
The Citadel to lose Medicare funding for failure to meet ‘health and safety requirements’
SALISBURY — The Citadel, an embattled congregate care facility on Jake Alexander Boulevard, will soon be cut off ...
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Council approves earlier-than-expected new equipment for city’s water, sewer treatment facilities
SALISBURY — Due to supply chain issues and increasing lead times on manufacturing, City Council members on Tuesday ...
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Council to consider allocating more than $800,000 for Salisbury-Rowan Utilities equipment
SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider purchasing more than $800,000 worth of equipment for the ...
Local
Abstract indoors: Spray paint artist will open gallery, studio in downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — An artist who made a name for himself by turning the outdoors into his canvas is ...
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Paint the Pavement project still on hold due to shortage of paint
SALISBURY — Due to ongoing supply shortages with specialty paint, the city’s inaugural Paint the Pavement project continues ...
Books
Education briefs: West End Plaza to host library’s Bookpalooza sale starting Friday
SALISBURY – Rowan Public Library, in conjunction with the Friends of Rowan Public Library, is hosting a four-day ...
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Salisbury Planning Board approves rezoning requests in preparation for residential, commercial developments
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Planning Board on Tuesday approved two rezoning requests that pave the way for future ...
Business
Task force exploring options for historic, wooden bridge on East Fisher Street
SALISBURY — After the discovery of additional repairs needed to maintain the integrity of a wooden bridge on ...
Health
Salisbury VA mental health team works to ease burden on veterans, families suffering with dementia
By Staff Report SALISBURY — Looking after a loved one with dementia and finding long-term care options can ...
Local
Salisbury City Council news release on naming Jim Greene Jr. of Raleigh as city manager
SALISBURY — Salisbury City Council appointed James “Jim” S. Greene, Jr., current assistant city manager in Raleigh, as ...
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City Council to consider selection of new city manager; hear crime, staffing update from Salisbury Police
SALISBURY — City Council members on Tuesday will consider the selection of a new city manager and hear ...
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Forward 2040 plan for city’s growth ‘slow-moving’ but ‘getting there,’ city says
SALISBURY — The city’s comprehensive plan that will frame priorities and decisions over the next 20 years has ...
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Brick walkways, patio installation approved at historic McCanless House
SALISBURY — The Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday signed off on the installation of brick walkways and a ...
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Downtown Salisbury Inc. to host educational sessions before opening new social district
SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury Inc. will host a series of public educational sessions for stakeholders throughout April ahead ...
Local
Living history actor offers detail of Civil War battle fought in Salisbury
SALISBURY — Wearing the blue uniform once donned by Union soldiers while sitting next to an old fashioned ...
Local
Hurley Park continues 30-year-tradition of ringing in the spring after two-year hiatus
SALISBURY — Dozens of families and children enjoyed breezy, sunny spring weather Sunday at Hurley Park during the annual ...
Lifestyle
Historic Salisbury Foundation celebrating its 50th anniversary
By Pete Prunkl Historic Salisbury Foundation SALISBURY — On April 12, 1972, more than 200 residents crowded into ...
Business
Company behind Bankett Station building focused on developments next door
SALISBURY — With tenants in the upstairs apartments and businesses using the first floor, the company behind Bankett ...
Local
Wolves from Dan Nicholas released into the wild
SALISBURY — The red wolves at Dan Nicholas Park have ventured out in the wild to benefit their ...
Local
$300,000 in incentives granted to five projects that will invest $9 million in downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY — Five downtown projects were granted $300,000 in incentive grants from the city this week for an ...