Salisbury leaders discuss proposed land annexation for apartment building
SALISBURY — A proposed apartment building in Salisbury is drawing concerns from some city council members about whether it will be considered for affordable housing. Three properties …
During Wor-Wic Community College commencement ceremonies at the Wicomico Youth and...
SALISBURY — The leader of Wicomico County Public Schools reiterated the need for local funding for education during a May 8 chamber event at the civic center.
Superintendent Dr. Micah …
Salisbury University could expand further downtown with proposed $100 million performing arts center
SALISBURY — Salisbury University officials have announced plans to further expand downtown, with a $100 million performing arts center that could open within five years.
If approved by …
News
DOVER AIR FORCE BASE -- The F-35A Lightning II was a star of Friday's first day of the First State Air Show at Dover Air Force Base.
Unfortunately, a low cloud ceiling limited the action on …
THINGS TO DO
DOVER – Though the 2024 First State Air Show opens to the public today, military families received early access during Department of Defense Family Day on Friday to view the practice run for …
Government
SEAFORD – City government took on a new and different look Tuesday evening.
Election 2024 winners Stephanie Grassett and Alan Quillen took their seats on the council, Matt MacCoy moved …
Member Exclusive
PRINCESS ANNE — The former Lower Shore Shelter that closed in late spring 2023 is now under new management after the County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a five-year lease with Catholic …
GOVERNMENT
Permit to purchase signed into Delaware law, federal lawsuit filed challenging its constitutionality
DOVER — After more than five years of attempts to establish a handgun permitting policy in Delaware, the measure finally became law with the stroke of Gov. John Carney’s signature on …
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Salisbury
Salisbury man strives to help others battle litter
SALISBURY — Craig Faunce might walk a bit slower these days, but he is more determined than ever to help make Salisbury the cleanest city in Maryland. His latest mission is equipping citizens …
Salisbury Independent celebrates 10th anniversary
SALISBURY -- We’re celebrating a decade of headlines and deadlines.
A decade of celebrating the place we call home.
A decade of the Salisbury Independent.
“Hello …
HEALTH
Stade, Willey are Team Members of Month for TidalHealth
TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care named Tina Stade and Chrystal Willey, respectively, as Team Members of the Month for March.
Neighbors
Diocese of Wilmington announces Eucharistic Congress: 'The Eucharist: Source and Summit' this fall
The Diocese of Wilmington has announced an upcoming major spiritual event — the Eucharistic Congress — scheduled for October 5, 2024, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean …
Community Players announce auditions for last show of season
Community Players of Salisbury’s last show of the 2023-2024 season will be the classic Cole Porter Musical “Kiss Me Kate” from June 21 to 23 at Wicomico High School Auditorium. …
Registration open for virtual Alzheimer’s, Dementia Caregivers Conference
SALISBURY — MAC’s 2024 Virtual Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Conference, “Dementia: Navigating the Journey,” will be held Wednesday, April 24. CEU registration …
Business
National retail chain holding final closing sale at mall in Salisbury
SALISBURY — A national retail chain with a location at The Centre At Salisbury is holding a going-out-of-business sale.
Express Inc. is closing its Express Factory store at the mall …
Telewire, Inc. leverages latest technology to optimize customers’ networks
Telewire, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider (MTSP), announced they've...
Salisbury jewelry store holding closing sale
SALISBURY — A Salisbury jewelry store in business for more than a decade is closing its doors.
Kyle Edward Fine Jewelry, located at 1131 South Salisbury Boulevard near Salisbury …
More than 1,000 small businesses seek aid amid Baltimore port closure
DUNDALK, Md.— More than 1,000 small businesses have sought emergency federal loans to stay afloat following the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closure of much of the Port …
Telewire, Inc. invited to attend top technology event of the year
Telewire, Inc., a leading managed technology services provider, has received an exclusive invitation...
Business Insights
FREDERICA — ILC Dover, a company that develops spacesuits and inflatable modules for the space industry, is set to be bought by the multinational business Ingersoll Rand.
Officials from …
Things to do
Third Friday event is Paw Prints set for May 17
The May Third Friday event, with the theme of “Paw Prints,” is sure to be fun for humans and their pets.
SU students host art show
Salisbury University art students hold an open studio show and sale 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in Fulton Hall Room 140.
SWAC to hold auditions for young performers
Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC), 110 W Church St., will hold auditions for student...
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Sports
BASEBALL Sussex Tech 4, Laurel 1 Indian River 7, Delmarva Christian 1 Milford 8, Tower Hill 3 Woodbridge 10, St. Andrew’s 0 Woodbridge 1, ASPIRA 0
SOFTBALL Sussex Central 1, Delaware …
NEW CASTLE — Lexi Moore knew things weren’t looking great at the time.
Coming off the program’s first NCAA Division II World Series appearance, Wilmington University’s …
DOVER — The way Jaheim Cole remembers it, Dover High’s track & field team was practicing in the gym that day.
Cole, who stands no taller than 5-foot-7, jumped up and grabbed the …
OPINION
The 2024 commencement season has been one of the most contentious in recent memory.
OPINION
Everyone is concerned about mental health today — from Generation Z to college administrators to local Rotarians.
Sports betting is having a big moment across the United States. While gambling on sports has been legal for decades in countries such as the U.K., it wasn’t until 2018 that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize sports betting. Before then, sports betting had been permitted only in Nevada.
OPINION
History provides ample evidence that governments are not very proficient at managing processes and delivering services. This is not a criticism of hardworking people in government, but their efforts are often thwarted by an overwhelming tendency toward inefficiency.
OPINION
Regarding the article, “Previous Dover City Council president could be censured for ethics complaint,” by Benjamin Rothstein: It looks to me like there is more than meets the eye with this situation.
OPINION
The Downtown Dover Partnership is gathering input from residents of the capital city about the future of the Loockerman Street area. What are your suggestions? Is more retail the answer, or less? How should crime be deterred? How should Dover’s history be incorporated?