City of Salisbury to hold memorial service for mayor

SALISBURY NC — The community is invited to a memorial service  to honor the life and legacy of Salisbury mayor Karen Alexander. 

Alexander passed away in December after a battle with cancer.

She was 73-years-old.

Alexander was first elected to Salisbury city council in 2013  and served as mayor during two separate terms in 2015 and 2020.

The memorial is happening at Bell Tower Green at 5:30 pm. 

It will be followed by a candlelight vigil.