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UMES welcomes largest class since 2019
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Class sizes have been on an exponential rise at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear view, director of admissions and recruitment, Darryl Isom, said a lot of students are enrolling at the university, looking to get back that sense of normalcy in the classroom.
CITY OF SALISBURY WELCOMES JULIE ENGLISH TO A NEW ROLE OF CITY CLERK
Salisbury, Maryland - The City of Salisbury marks a new page as Julie English steps into the role of City Clerk. English, having served the City for nearly a decade, brings a deep reservoir of knowledge and expertise to this pivotal role. "I am thrilled to continue serving the City...
Wes Moore says "Kamala Harris is the right one to lead us"
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore walked up to the podium at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Wednesday and declared that he believes "Kamala Harris is the right one to lead us in this moment."Moore said Vice President Kamala Harris was behind Maryland "every step of the way" after the collapse of Baltimore's iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge.He recalled one of the first phone calls he received when the Dali cargo ship, the size of three football fields, crashed into the Key Bridge on March 26, killing six construction workers."'Gov, it's Kamala,'" Moore recounted. "She said, 'I know you spoke to...
SALISBURY UNIVERSITY EXHIBIT SHOWCASES ENDURING CONNECTIONS, ENDURING LEGACIES: BLACK HISTORIES ON THE DELMARVA
Salisbury, MD - Salisbury University's Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture is set to host a new exhibition titled "Enduring Connections, Enduring Legacies: Black Histories on Delmarva in the Late 19th Century". The exhibition will commence on Monday, August 26, in the Patricia A. Guerrieri Academic Commons First-Floor Lobby.
Sussex council approves Savannah Road office
A doctor seeking to open an office on Savannah Road ran into some opposition from neighbors surrounding the property at 1510 Savannah Road at the intersection with Quaker Road. However, the conditions imposed by Sussex County Planning & Zoning Commission and Sussex County Council should address those issues. Concerns from...
Fallen firefighter, EMS worker laid to rest
Thomas W. Berry III was laid to rest at the Ellendale Cemetery Aug. 22 following a hero’s send-off that included a firefighter service at Crossroad Community Church and a procession including apparatus from nearly every fire department in Delaware, along with stops for last calls at Georgetown Fire Company, Sussex County Emergency Medical Services in Georgetown and Ellendale Fire Company.
Berlin intersection causes fear for residents, locals sounding the alarm
BERLIN, Md. – Almost every day, Berlin resident, Pamela Stansell, wonders: ‘Will today be the day that something finally changes on Gum Point Road?’. The 1.5-mile-long road is notorious for speedsters, posing a threat to pets and pedestrians who live near it. “Everybody is always in a hurry,...
North East man gets five years in Perryville gun case
ELKTON — A man who was caught with two handguns in February during a Perryville traffic stop — although he is prohibited from possessing firearms because of his criminal record — received a mandatory five-year prison term Wednesday after accepting a plea deal, according to Cecil County Circuit Court records. Retired Cecil County Circuit Court Judge Keith A. Baynes imposed a five-year sentence on the defendant, David Ryan Blake, 31, of North East, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon or a disqualified...
MD: Hellenic Cables America to Establish Manufacturing in Baltimore, Creating 120 Jobs
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore recently congratulated Belgian-based company Cenergy Holdings on its plans to establish a cable manufacturing facility in Maryland. Its U.S. subsidiary, Hellenic Cables Americas, has officially acquired a 38 acre property in Wagner’s Point along the Patapsco River in Baltimore City, where it will support hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.
The Vineyards using PooPrints to prevent unsightly piles
While I am pretty much always on the lookout for column ideas, sometimes they fall into my lap. That's what happened here, when a reader shared a photo of a sign that had been posted by the property management company in the apartment hallways of The Vineyards development off Route 9 west of Lewes.
'A hero' put to rest, Amish invasion, Top Workplaces
TGIF, Small Wonder. Wait, what’s that there in the near distance? Why, it’s Labor Day Weekend. Not yet, but man, it’s right around that corner. But first, one more August weekend to savor, and with some great weather to make it even better. ...
Voting technology firm, conservative outlet seek favorable ruling in 2020 election defamation case
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Attorneys for an electronic voting company targeted by allies of former President Donald Trump with accusations of manipulating the 2020 presidential election asked a Delaware judge Thursday to rule in their favor in a defamation lawsuit against a conservative news outlet. Florida-based Smartmatic sued Newsmax...
Salisbury Airport anticipating millions in grant funding
SALISBURY, Md. – The Salisbury airport is gearing up to receive more than $7 million in grant funding. About $5 million will be coming from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. The grant money hinges on Wicomico County matching 5% of the total, a $366,000 bill that county council...
Historical Marker Commemorating Frederick Douglass Approved for Salisbury Old Courthouse Lawn
SALISBURY, MD. - The Wicomico County Council officially approved a historical marker commemorating a speech Frederick Douglass gave in 1880 at the old courthouse. The marker will be a bronze sign placed on the old courthouse's front lawn. The project was greenlit back in June, and garnered unanimous approval at Tuesday's council meeting.
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
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