Salisbury officials open Unity Square to the public with ribbon-cutting ceremony

SALISBURY — Downtown Salisbury’s new community gathering spot recently held its first official event. City of Salisbury officials and other dignitaries marked the opening of Unity …

SALISBURY — Wicomico County Council is proposing legislation that would give it the power to determine the fate of events on county-owned property much like the recent Safari at the Quarry near …
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...
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Education
The Indian River School District board of education approved the district’s summer schedule Monday.
Beebe healthcare, nursing
LEWES – Two nursing students in their senior year at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare have been awarded the 2024 Dr. Carl G. Pierce, Jr. Scholarship. …
sussex democrats, lewes library
LEWES — The Eastern Sussex Democrats have scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, June 5 at the Lewes Library, 111 Adams Ave, with registration opening at 4:30 p.m. for a 5:00 p.m. event, …
conley's thrift, route 24
MILLSBORO — Blaming road closures along Route 24 lasting until August as part of the ongoing construction near Angola Road, Conley’s Thrift Shop, 22150 Robinsonville Road, has published …
POLICE
Dagsboro officials are in search mode for a chief of police. Current Chief Steven Flood has announced plans to retire this summer, ending his five-year tenure in that role and after 25 years in law enforcement.
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Leader of Wicomico County Public Schools advocates for additional local funding

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 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 …
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

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 …

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 …
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.
Arts Council  SWAC

SWAC to hold auditions for young performers

Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC), 110 W Church St., will hold auditions for student...
Sports
DOVER — In Dover High’s indoor baseball practice room, the years of the Senators’ state tournament teams are listed on the wall. The players on this year’s squad were …
CAMDEN — Caesar Rodney High’s softball players know what their record says about them. At 9-9, the numbers say the Riders are neither good nor bad. But that doesn’t mean …
HARRINGTON - Andrew Glassmeyer's Sweet Angel Boy ($9.60, Corey Callahan) won his fifth-straight race on Monday at Harrington Raceway in the $22,500 Free-for-All Pace in 1:51.3. Trained …
Opinion
OPINION
In 2008, the Delaware legislature passed a requirement that 25% of our electricity should come from wind and solar power by 2025. Legislators back then were wise enough to protect electric consumers with a 3% cost cap on their electric bills. A recent Delmarva Power residential bill revealed that the average premium cost was $10 per month or 6%, double the cost cap.
OPINION
I was concerned to see the news of Donald Trump’s trial, where prominent elected Republican officials stood at the New York City courthouse March 14 to call the trial a scam, accuse the judge of corruption without evidence and state many other untrue and politically motivated charges.
OPINION
Dover City Council’s meeting May 14 featured several large agenda items. It saw not only the election of a council president in David Anderson but Mayor Robin R. Christiansen’s State of the City address, as well.
OPINION
Delaware Technical Community College’s Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus in Dover celebrated its 56th commencement in front of an overflow crowd underneath a tent on campus May 13.
OPINION
Delaware State University’s Class of 2024 suited up in their caps and gowns to take to the stage May 10 for its undergraduate commencement in Dover. Though there was wind and drizzle, spirits were bright, especially when university president Dr. Tony Allen announced that this year’s class is not only the biggest in history but also holds the highest collective GPA.
I really don’t think retail is the future of downtown Dover. I think Dover needs to consider a Williamsburg, Virginia-type setting. Dover doesn’t really seem to take advantage of its history and historical buildings.
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