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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Read MoreFourth of July parade celebrates both local and American histories
SALISBURY — The Fourth of July is a time for millions Americans this summer to reflect and appreciate the country they live in. This means cookouts, fireworks and hanging out…
Read MoreDowntown stores placing out dog bowls in effort to become more pet-friendly
Downtown Salisbury has become even more pet-friendly over the past month thanks to Theresa Pitner, owner of dog training service Understanding Your Dog. Starting in May, Pitner went around to…
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