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A growing concern: Roots comes to town
SALISBURY — By Elisabeth Strillacci – Growing up with parents who were both avid gardeners meant Marleigh Adams was already predisposed to love plants, but she didn’t start out thinking…
Read MoreOutside the box, inside the lines: Coloring book marketing concept captures Rowan County folks
SALISBURY — Successful marketing campaigns can stand out for humor and emotionality, but an underlying uniqueness can go a long way. Numerous business owners around Salisbury and Rowan County participated…
Read More‘All ships rise with the rising tide’: Downtown bar, restaurant owners view social district as good opportunity
SALISBURY — Downtown bar and restaurant owners still reeling from the economic effects of the pandemic say they see the potential for a downtown social district to lift all ships…
Read MoreSalisbury Human Relations Council hosts 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration weekend
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – The Salisbury Human Relations Council (HRC) hosts the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration beginning Saturday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Jan. 16. The “Dr.…
Read MoreNew Hallmark Movie Filming in Historic North Carolina City
Salisbury is providing the backdrop for a new feel-good film. Hallmark is currently filming a new movie in charming Salisbury, North Carolina. Production on the forthcoming drama called To Her With Love kicked…
Read More‘New dynamism to downtown’: Salisbury social district debuts Friday
SALISBURY — After months of discussion and preparation, Downtown Salisbury’s new social district will start on Friday. The district will allow consumers to purchase alcoholic beverages from state-licensed businesses and…
Read MoreCity of Salisbury hosts open house on Fisher Street bridge possibilities
SALISBURY — Community members gathered Thursday in City Hall for an interactive discussion with planning and public works officials for a presentation on the future of the East Fisher Street…
Read More‘A second round of your talents’: Outgoing interim city manager Brian Hiatt given key to city
SALISBURY — When the City of Salisbury began searching for an interim city manager to fill the gap after Lane Bailey’s retirement at the end of last year, Mayor Pro…
Read MoreHistory on Tap: Visitors get chance to see progress on The Salisbury renovation
SALISBURY — The Historic Salisbury Foundation welcomed the return of the History on Tap (H.O.T.) series Thursday when more than 300 people toured the former Southern Bell building on West…
Read MoreSalisbury’s Social District debuts Friday, July 1
SALISBURY, N.C. (Thursday, June 23, 2022) – The Downtown Salisbury Social District (DSSD) becomes official Friday, July 1, after months of preparation, discussion, merchant information sessions and final City Council…
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