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SALISBURY — More FFA students will have an opportunity to wear the organization’s traditional blue jackets after receiving support from Perdue Farms. Perdue Farms recently announced a …
SALISBURY — Izza Poke and Coffee is a local story of adaptation and perseverance. Owner Chitra Sari moved to Salisbury with a dream of opening a coffee shop. She’d found success in Jakarta, …
SALISBURY — Another Wicomico County coaching legend is hanging up their clipboard. Mardela High School head softball coach Kory Shiles announced that he is stepping down after 21 seasons and …
SALISBURY — Salisbury University commencement ceremonies will return to the recently renovated Wicomico Youth & Civic Center next year. University officials said that graduate students …
SALISBURY — Wicomico Public Library’s new Lewis R. Riley Library branch in Parsonsburg has received an Excellence in Construction Award from the Associated Builders and Contractors Chesapeake …
For almost 20 years, Salisbury’s HALO (Hope and Life Outreach) Ministries has been expanding and building on its mission of providing shelter, food, clothing, resources, and hope and dignity to hundreds of homeless men, women, and women with children.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Delmarva Power, BGE and Pepco are seeking regulatory approval to provide approximately $160 million in tax refund benefits to their Maryland customers. The proposed customer …
SALISBURY — Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County recently announced that it has received a $45,000 grant from the Rural Maryland Council to support critical home repairs for mobile homeowners in …

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Crisfield is again the place for the  fourth annual Jazz on the Waterfront on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the  City Dock. The outdoor festival brings a lineup of contemporary jazz, …
PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore will serve as home base for the 2026 Small Farm Conference from Oct. 23-24. Hosted by UMES Extension, the 23rd annual event offers …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spectrum’s rural broadband expansion in Somerset County is now complete, with its fiber network of Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice services available to more than 1,300 …

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SALISBURY — SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate has announced that Kelly Jeter has earned Senior Advisor status with the Salisbury-headquartered firm. Jeter is a member of The McClellan Team …
SALISBURY — Saying “every voice matters, every solution counts,” Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano commended the community, legislators and industry experts for contributing to a …
SALISBURY – Salisbury University has a new banking partner. State Employees Credit Union of Maryland and Salisbury University officials have announced a new partnership, naming SECU as the …
SALISBURY — Perdue Farms recently announced that Drew Getty has been named Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. Getty will report directly to Chief Executive Officer …
SALISBURY — The 2026 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge generated a record 1,524,407 meal equivalents for food banks across the Delmarva Peninsula, marking a new milestone in Perdue Farms’ …
SALISBURY — Greater Salisbury Committee President and CEO Mike Dunn was recently named to The Daily Record’s 2026 MD500 list. The MD500 recognizes Maryland’s most influential and impactful …

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Piers Dormeyer, chief executive officer of EagleView, a leading provider of aerial imagery and artificial intelligence-driven data analytics, is the the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment 2026 Roger Blunt Lecture Series guest speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.

CEO of EagleView will speak on 'AI and Technology in Construction' during public lecture at UMES

PRINCESS ANNE — The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of the Built Environment will host the 2026 Roger Blunt …
Cyclists taking part in the Sea Gull Century will be back riding through Princess Anne on Saturday, Oct. 3. The first rest area for the 100 mile, 100 kilometer and the 40 mile course will be setup at Washington High School.

38th Sea Gull Century bicycle ride coming through Saturday

SALISBURY — Roughly 2,500 cyclists are expected to descend on the lower Eastern Shore for the 38th Sea Gull Century race, according …
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'Walktober' will put you in the right step with being active

The Somerset County Health Department is celebrating Walktober this October by encouraging Somerset County residents to get active, …
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Veterans and active duty service members welcome to 250 Tribute at Antioch Church

PRINCESS ANNE — A special program by Power Productions to honor area veterans and active service men and women is being held 10 a.m. …
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TidalHealth to hold Infant Loss Memorial Walk Oct. 15 in Salisbury

SALISBURY – TidalHealth officials plan to raise awareness of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month with an upcoming walk in …

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I am a business owner in Wicomico County. I’m raising my kids here. My roots here run deep. So does my belief that Wicomico’s best days are ahead of us, not behind us. I’m writing this because …
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As a father, I’ve learned that kids pay attention to more than we think. They learn from the stories we tell them and from the example adults set. I have two boys at home and a daughter due any day now. Like most parents, I want my kids reading books, asking a million questions and using their imaginations. I want them to learn to be curious, thoughtful and kind.
The Wicomico County Council deserves our gratitude for introducing emergency legislative bill 2026-11 at their August 18 meeting. This proposed bipartisan bill will provide new oversight and much …

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In just 37 days, our community did something amazing. Despite a massive misinformation campaign by Mayor Randy Taylor using taxpayer resources, such as the city’s Facebook and other official …
Over the course of my career, I have devoted myself to upholding the rule of law in Maryland’s courtrooms and public institutions. As a former Deputy State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel …
In recent months, there has been significant discussion regarding the City’s repeal of collective bargaining. Opinions have varied widely, particularly around its impact on both the financial …

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