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City of Salisbury, North Carolina - Government The City of Salisbury is the county seat of Rowan County and was founded in 1753. Comments should be related to the posted topic. The content shall be retained.

The City of Salisbury is an equal opportunity employer with over 180 different job classifications and more than 400 full time positions. For more information regarding the City of Salisbury and its services and departments, please visit us on the web at www.salisburync.gov. To receive updates regarding local initiatives, meetings, programs and events, please also follow us on Twitter at www.salisburync.gov/twitter. City of Salisbury Social Media Policy for the public:

This page is intended for information and comments related to the City of Salisbury. Comments made by the public to our social media platforms are reviewed and, while comments will not be edited by City personnel, a comment may be deleted or hidden if it violates the restricted content policy below. Salisbury social media accounts are not meant for comments that do not directly relate to the purpose or topic of the social media website or for service requests. For general comments or communications concerning a specific department, please contact the City’s customer service number at 704-638-5300. You are also subject to the Terms of Service of the host site. Information you share (photos, videos, etc.) is also subject to the Terms of Service of the host site and may be used by the owners of the host site for their own purposes. Please be advised that social media content and comments are subject to the NC Public Records Statute. Restricted Content:
• Comments submitted for posting that are deemed not suitable by a Salisbury social media moderator and/or the social media committee shall be removed from the site, but retained, along with a description of the reason the specific content will not be posted. A statement of and reason for removal will be included in its place.
• The City of Salisbury media platform content, including articles, links and posts/comments containing any of the following shall not be allowed, and Salisbury reserves the right to delete submissions including, but not limited to:
o Vulgar and profane language or content
o Comments unrelated to the topic of conversation (i.e. advertisement links, spam)
o Personal attacks of any kind
o Comments or content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation
o Spam or links to websites deemed inappropriate
o Solicitation of commerce
o Conduct or encouragement of any illegal activity
o Promotion or opposition of particular services, products, person or political organizations campaigning for election to a political office or promoting or opposing any ballot proposition
o Infringe on copyrights or trademark laws and/or patents
o Sexual content or links to sexual content
o Personally identifiable medical information or social security numbers
o Information that may compromise the safety, security or proceedings of public systems or any criminal or civil investigations
o Any form of cyberbullying, cyberstalking or trolling methods
• The City of Salisbury reserves the right to restrict or remove any content that is deemed in violation of this policy or any applicable law.

The 2026-27 loose-leaf collection season begins Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through March 8, 2027.Residents should pl...
10/14/2026

The 2026-27 loose-leaf collection season begins Monday, Oct. 19, and continues through March 8, 2027.

Residents should place leaves in neat piles near the curb by 7 a.m. Monday of their scheduled collection week. To ensure proper collection, residents should follow these guidelines:
- Remove sticks, tree limbs, trash and other debris from leaf piles.
- Maintain at least 3 feet of space between leaf piles and objects such as vehicles, mailboxes and utility poles.
- Keep leaf piles no more than 5 feet deep.
- Do not place leaf piles in the street.

For more information or to view the interactive loose-leaf collection map, visit salisburync.gov/Leaf or follow Sustainable Salisbury.

10/13/2026

The Oct. 6 Mayor’s Hot Take, featuring Mayor Pro Tem Susan Kluttz, is now available. Recorded at the Park Avenue Community Center ahead of its open house on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m., this episode begins with Mayor Pro Tem Kluttz sharing her personal connection to the property, dating back more than 25 years to her time as mayor.

She also highlights several key topics from the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, including rezoning along Henderson Grove Church Road, approved funding for the Bell Tower restoration project, and Councilmember McLaughlin’s announcement that he will resign effective Oct. 15.

The episode wraps up with reminders about upcoming community events and opportunities to get involved. Watch the full video to stay informed about what is happening across Salisbury.

Looking for your next career opportunity? The City of Salisbury is hiring. Current openings include:Distributions & Coll...
10/12/2026

Looking for your next career opportunity? The City of Salisbury is hiring.

Current openings include:
Distributions & Collections Systems Technician I, II or Senior
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Lead or Senior
Firefighter
Police Officer

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, explore opportunities to serve and make an impact. For more information or to apply, visit: salisburync.gov/careers.

Stay weather-ready, Salisbury. Weather conditions can change quickly, and preparation matters. Take time to review your ...
10/09/2026

Stay weather-ready, Salisbury. Weather conditions can change quickly, and preparation matters. Take time to review your emergency plans, enable weather alerts and stay informed through trusted sources. Sign up for RoCo Alerts at ReadyRowan.com to receive important emergency notifications.

🌀 HURRICANE ISAIAS UPDATE

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to bring periods of rain and gusty winds to Rowan County beginning Saturday and continuing into Sunday morning.

Current projections for our area include:

🌧️ Approximately 1 to 1.5 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible
đź’¨ Wind gusts generally between 25 and 35 mph
🌊 Minor flooding in low-lying or poor-drainage areas
🌪️ A low-end threat of a brief tornado, particularly as the system moves toward the I-77 corridor Sunday morning

This is not currently forecast to produce Helene-level impacts, but everyone should remain prepared and weather-aware.

Now is a good time to:

âś… Sign up for RoCo Alerts at ReadyRowan.com
âś… Download the official FEMA App and American Red Cross Emergency App
âś… Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts and notifications on your phone
âś… Follow the National Weather Service and trusted local news sources
âś… Charge phones and other essential devices
âś… Secure loose outdoor items
âś… Identify your safe location in case a tornado warning is issued
âś… Never drive through a flooded roadway

Please do not rely on social media as your only source of emergency information. Using several trusted sources helps ensure you receive important warnings when they are issued.

Rowan County Emergency Management will continue to monitor the forecast and coordinate with our local, state, and federal partners. Additional updates will be shared if the anticipated impacts change.

Stay aware, stay prepared, and stay safe, Rowan County.

Parking in Downtown Salisbury, NC? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the City’s parking information. Check out ...
10/08/2026

Parking in Downtown Salisbury, NC? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the City’s parking information. Check out the Salisbury Police Department’s post below for more information, including how to review parking ordinances and who to contact with questions.

PARKING UPDATE

The Salisbury Police Department is providing a reminder to residents, visitors, and business owners about the City’s parking regulations. Parking regulations help maintain safe, accessible, and orderly streets and public spaces throughout our community.

Have questions about parking regulations? Scan the QR code to review the City’s parking ordinances and learn more about applicable parking rules. You can also email [email protected] or call 704-638-5346.

We encourage everyone to take a moment to review the regulations and know the rules before you park.

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend the Hurley Park staff and advisory board have decided to postpone Gerry Hur...
10/07/2026

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend the Hurley Park staff and advisory board have decided to postpone Gerry Hurley's Butterfly Release to Monday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m.

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The Hurley Park Advisory Board and Salisbury Parks and Recreation Department are excited to present Gerry Hurley's Butterfly Release on Sunday, October 11 at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Annex Section of Hurley Park; the large green space across from City Lake.

All-A-Flutter Farms will teach attendees about the butterfly life cycle before hand-releasing 50 Monarchs and 50 Painted Lady butterflies, offering a chance for attendees to interact with them. The Hurley Park Advisory Board will be distributing Milkweed plants to attendees on a first-come, first serve basis.

10/06/2026

Salisbury City Council Meeting - LIVE

For more information, please visit www.SalisburyNC.gov

You are invited to join us for the Park Avenue Community Center Open House. Stop by Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. ...
10/05/2026

You are invited to join us for the Park Avenue Community Center Open House. Stop by Thursday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 632 Park Ave. to tour the refreshed facility, meet City staff, and enjoy food, games, and community.

The City of Salisbury Public Works Department and Norfolk Southern will complete railroad and stormwater work in the 300...
10/05/2026

The City of Salisbury Public Works Department and Norfolk Southern will complete railroad and stormwater work in the 300 block of East Council Street, between Depot Street and North Long Street, requiring the road to be closed Tuesday, Oct. 6 through Thursday, Oct. 8. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution, plan for possible delays, and follow posted detour signs while work is underway.

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217 S. Main Street
Salisbury, NC
28144

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17046385270

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