Wicomico seeking support for UMES jet mechanics program to benefit Piedmont, airport
Wicomico County will apply for $3.2 million through the Rural Maryland Economic Development Fund to create jobs, maintain and grow commercial flight service and further develop the Salisbury-Wicomico …
A new preservation plan for Wicomico County’s oldest historic church building, Green Hill Church in Quantico, circa. 1733, is being unveiled at the annual …
Maryland is poised to become a hub for offshore wind training, fabrication and employment using $22.9 in federal funds to create the Maryland Works for Wind program.
And Salisbury could be poised …
RHODES POINT — A rogue waterspout that crossed over Smith Island last Thursday evening as a tornado demolished an occupied mobile home and took the roof and third floor off Island Time vacation …
News
Delmarva Public Media will once again broadcast live from the TidalHealth Stage all three days of the National Folk Festival on stations WSDL 90.7 and WESM 91.3.
This service enables fans of the …
Salisbury’s National Night Out was a huge success, with hundreds of people from the community coming out to the City Park for the annual event, hosted by the Salisbury Police …
CRISFIELD — Janes Island State Park introduces its first annual Paddlefest and the Janes Island Challenge on Saturday, Oct. 1 starting at 8 a.m.
The day will include guided paddle tours, a …
Julie Giordano will face Ernest Davis Jr. and Muir Boda in November in the contest to be the next Wicomico County Executive.
With all ballots finally counted, political newcomer Giordano defeated …
Salisbury’s volunteer firefighters could soon be eligible for a new incentive program that offers monetary awards earlier in their years of service rather than as a retirement benefit.
Once …
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Salisbury advocates collective bargaining for city employees
Salisbury officials are moving forward with a plan that would allow city employees to engage in collective bargaining as a way to attract and retain employees and to safeguard their futures.
For …
EVO Public House undergoing transformation with new mural
A large drab exterior wall of Evolution Craft Brewing Co. that was exposed when a row of loblolly pine trees was removed along South Salisbury Boulevard is being transformed by mural artists Brandon …
Rotary Club labyrinth added to Salisbury’s Riverwalk
A labyrinth has become the latest feature along Salisbury’s Riverwalk, designed to promote peace and conflict resolution as walkers on the maze-like design focus on calm and enjoy the river …
Neighbors
Today In Salisbury's History: Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001
Saturday, Aug. 11, 2001 --
The murder trial for Madeline Straley will be moved to Kent County to ensure potential jurors are not tainted by recent media coverage of her daughter’s trial, …
Today In Salisbury's History: Saturday, Aug. 4, 1962
Saturday, Aug. 4, 1962 --
U.S. Internal Revenue agents seized four coin-operated gaming machines from two businesses in Wicomico County. The machines, often called consoles, give a series of …
Whitehaven's Ted Deacon remembered for commitment to history
Funeral services were held Monday for noted historian and photographer Edward F. “Ted” Deacon of Whitehaven.
Born Sept. 12, 1922, in St. Louis, Mo., he died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 …
Business
Salisbury Area Chamber to welcome SU, UMES and Wor-Wic students
For its 19th year, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Salisbury University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Wor-Wic Community College students to Delmarva with its College …
Boyd Rutherford to address Salisbury Area Chamber luncheon Aug. 18
The August General Membership Luncheon of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce will feature Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford.
The luncheon will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at …
Perdue names new COO, President of Foods Division
Perdue Farms has added to its executive leadership team, appointing Kevin McAdams as President of Perdue Foods and Chief Operating Officer of Perdue Farms.
Effective immediately, McAdams will …
Perdue Farms, Wor-Wic partner to ease truck driver shortage
The nation is experiencing a shortage of more than 80,000 truck drivers, according to an estimate from the American Trucking Associations. The ATA also estimates that about 72 percent of …
Salisbury's iconic Taylor’s BBQ moving to new location
Taylor’s BBQ, known not only for its tasty beef, ready to pick up for a quick meal, but also for popular side dishes like potato salad, macaroni and cheese and wet cornbread, is moving from 720 …
Business Insights
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Things to do
Klassic Soul to perform at Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live Concert Series at Downtown Salisbury’s Riverwalk Amphitheater continues this Friday, Aug. 12, with Klassic …
Wavvy Gravy to perform at this Friday Night Live in Downtown Salisbury
The Friday Night Live Concert Series at Downtown Salisbury’s Riverwalk Amphitheater continues this Friday with Wavvy …
Downtown Salisbury Friday Night Live to feature Best Kept Soul
Friday Night Live Concert Series at Downtown Salisbury’s Riverwalk Amphitheater continues this Friday with Best Kept Soul.
Best …
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Sports
If someone wanted to learn about the history of basketball on the Eastern Shore, they would have to do a ton of research and talk to a whole bunch of people.
Or they can pick up a newly released …
Do you have a baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer or volleyball player at home who wants to work on their skills? Wicomico County Recreation & Parks offers seven sports camps this summer …
The Delmarva Shorebirds stormed back for an Opening Night 9-6 victory over the Fredericksburg Nationals on Friday night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. The Shorebirds exploded late with five runs in the …
Tom Horton has written about the Chesapeake Bay for more than 40 years, including eight books. He lives in Salisbury, Maryland, where he is also a professor of environmental studies at Salisbury …
Kathleen Gaskell is a copy editor at the Bay Journal, where this was first published as the Chesapeake Challenge.
At least 12 shark species have been observed in the Chesapeake Bay. Can you match …
I want to commend the governors of Maryland and Delaware for their leadership in joining the new Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, announced in June at the White House.
Winslow Myers, syndicated by PeaceVoice, is author of “Living Beyond War: A Citizen’s Guide” and serves on the Advisory Board of the War Prevention Initiative.
Eight days of …
If you grew up rooting for the 1964 Philadelphia Phillies — and even if you didn’t, you’ve probably heard or read about the team because, by now, the story of that squad’s …
Making the struggle to restore the Chesapeake Bay even tougher, watershed states have been clearing more forest for development and paving over more landscape than previously believed, new data shows.