Salisbury approves $650,000 contract for SRU bleach generation system
SALISBURY — The city council approved an approximately $650,000 contract on Tuesday for the installation of a sodium hypochlorite generation system at the Salisbury-Rowan Utilities facility. The system in question is used by SRU at its downtown facility to generate sodium hypochlorite, or bleach, that is then used to treat and disinfect drinking water. Assistant…
Read MoreSpirit of Rowan: ‘We want to be a destination for residents, visitors and businesses alike’
SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury is continuing to see growth and improvement, and with the Downtown Revitalization Grant that was awarded last year, that growth will come in the form of more residential and retail spaces. Salisbury has three grant programs that are specific to downtown that operate out of the Planning and Neighborhoods department last…
Read More9 Best North Carolina Towns For A Weekend Trip
North Carolina is the ideal state for a weekend getaway, from hiking in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains around Asheville, soaking up the sun on the Outer Banks, exploring history in Salisbury, or golfing in Pinehurst. Relaxing in small coastal towns, shopping in adorable boardwalks, enjoying outdoor adventures, or taking in vibrant art scenes, North…
Read MoreSalisbury takes another step forward in Empire Hotel project
SALISBURY — The Salisbury City Council moved to take another step forward in the city’s revitalization of the former Empire Hotel property on Tuesday by approving the $500,000 purchase of the portion of the property still owned by Downtown Salisbury, Inc. The developer, Empire Row, has already purchased the Efird’s section, the southernmost portion of…
Read MoreHistoric downtown Salisbury hotel to be revitalized through $25 million project
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) – A historic hotel in downtown Salisbury will soon be brought back to life as part of a $25 million restoration project. The three-phase renovation of the iconic Empire Hotel began Thursday evening with a groundbreaking ceremony on Main Street. Once completed, the hotel will include 38 permanent residences, 35 boutique hotel…
Read MoreCheerwine Festival returning to Salisbury in May
SALISBURY, N.C. — The Cheerwine Festival is coming to back to Salisbury. The 107-year-old cherry soda has its roots in Salisbury, and the annual festival will once again takeover downtown Salisbury on May 18 from noon to 10 p.m. The festival started in 2017 as a way to celebrate Cheerwine’s 100th anniversary. In the years…
Read MoreDowntown Salisbury, Inc. debuts new website for better functionality
SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury, Inc. (DSI) launched a new website prioritizing better functionality for visitors and downtown businesses and organizations within the Municipal Service District. The updated navigation provides organized content that will be easy for current and prospective businesses, residents and visitors to access. It will push visitors directly to downtown businesses’ websites, and…
Read MoreMonica Davis Speaks at Welcome Reception for “We Built This” Exhibit
Monica Davis Speaks at Welcome Reception for “We Built This” Exhibit Salisbury, NC – Around 75 attendees visited Rowan Public Library Headquarters after hours on Thursday, November 30 to hear Monica T. Davis speak on the topics of architecture, restoration, and the cultural value of preserving Black-built homes. Davis, who is the founder and Executive…
Read MoreSouth Main Book Company hosts RSS Superintendent Dr. Kelly Withers
Salisbury, NC – South Main Book Company is so fortunate to host Dr. Kelly Withers twice this November. Her first talk will take place on Thursday November 2 at 1pm, when she meets with our READERS FOR CHANGE group to introduce us to school financing and the relationship between state, county, and local funding streams.…
Read MoreHistoric Preservation Commission approves plans for the Empire Block project
SALISBURY — The Empire Hotel project has long been one of the last lynchpins in making downtown Salisbury realize its fullest potential as an economic and cultural hub for all of Rowan County. After the city found developers and architects to help the building return to its former glory, they are ready to show what…
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