News
This team of writers, designers and managers has impressed the industry once again. Almost 30 industry awards were presented this month to the Independent Newsmedia team of Daily State News, …
SALISBURY — After another setback in the launch of the city’s project with Flowbird in the Circle Avenue Parking Garage, it has been decided that the mechanical arms will remain up …
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 …
SALISBURY — Nearly 500 people gathered at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on May 2 to pray in unison for the greater Salisbury community and the United States.
Officials of the 12th …
REHOBOTH BEACH — A fin whale, or a finback whale, that beached on Sunday morning south of the Indian River Life-Saving Station in Delaware Seashore State Park did not survive, Nikki LaVoie, …
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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.
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano gives State of the County address
SALISBURY — Airport improvements, educational funding and recent Maryland General Assembly wins were among topics discussed during the State of the County Address on April 11.
Wicomico …
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
But an increasing, and unfortunate, issue that’s occurring is power lines being shot by hunters and gun enthusiasts...
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
HARRINGTON - Breakaway Racing and Yorwollohan Racing's Speed Away ($4.60, Corey Callahan) was a 1:54.4 winner in the $22,500 Open Trot on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway.
The Nick …
NEWARK — Ryan O’Connor is Delaware’s most experienced quarterback.
But he knows he’s not the Blue Hens’ only current QB who’s proven he’s capable of …
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County will be hosting the Kitchens for Kitchens...
In April 2022, the Salisbury City Council and Mayor Day sold Parking Lot 30 to Green Street Housing LLC stipulating it become low-moderate income housing. It is alongside U.S. 50, two drawbridges, …
In January, I had the opportunity to move into my dream apartment at the Powell Building in Downtown Salisbury.
Having lived and worked in Downtown Salisbury for seven years, I’ve …
As the new Mayor of the City of Salisbury, I want to thank everyone who afforded me this great honor. As I have just completed my 18th week in the office, I have embraced a huge learning curve, and I …
Dear Mayor Randy Tayor and Salisbury City Council members, on behalf of the 100-plus members of the Greater Salisbury Committee, I write you in regards to the recent discussions about development in …
The members of the Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association are deeply concerned about the potential consequences of Maryland House Bill 1258 on local journalism.
When, in July 2022, the world-renowned Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art abruptly had its doors closed and the immense art collection kept from public view, Delmarva — not just Salisbury, Wicomico …