Salisbury Independent

07/25/2025

For now, the Salisbury site, located at 1309 Mt. Hermon Road, will be limited to opening on Mondays and Tuesdays.

The Blood Bank of Delmarva’s Salisbury donor center doors, which had closed earlier this year on February 27th, reopened on Monday, June 21, just after the organization released an area blood emergency announcement.

07/25/2025

Youngsters and parents celebrated National Ice Cream Day in a uniquely tasty way on Saturday, July 19 at Salisbury’s historic Poplar Hill Mansion.

07/24/2025

Three donors, who each donated $1 million, and other recent contributors were recognized during the July 22 event, held at the former home of the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, which closed a few years ago. Now, the building will be the flagship of the Wicomico Public Library when it opens its doors sometime in 2027.

SALISBURY — The public recently gathered at the future Wicomico Public Library by Schumaker Pond to see renderings of the project and hear officials announce the kickoff of a public fundraising …

07/24/2025

Visit worwic.edu, contact [email protected] or call 410-334-2922 for information about the CDL and heavy equipment operator courses.

SALISBURY — Wor-Wic Community College has received funding from the Maryland Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Commerce to provide scholarships for commercial driver’s license …

07/24/2025

The Maryland Folklife Area and Stage returns this year with an all-new lineup of performers and hands-on cultural demonstrators.

SALISBURY — The heart of the Maryland Folk Festival will beat even stronger this year as the Maryland Folklife Area and Stage returns with an all-new lineup of performers and hands-on cultural …

07/23/2025

“If you’d like to support these projects, we welcome donations of any size,” Nichols said. “Together, we can ensure that the Zoo remains a place of wonder, learning and connection for generations to come.”

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Zoo recently announced a series of behind-the-scenes upgrades to several decades-old animal habitats for the care and well-being of its animals. Zoo officials said …

07/23/2025

Those attending events should park in the main lot in front of the building and enter through the offices, Midway & Danang Rooms doors.

SALISBURY — The Wicomico Civic Center’s Normandy Arena and box office entrances will be temporarily relocated due to ongoing construction. Those attending events should park in the main …

07/21/2025

Salisbury University is offering a new biochemistry and molecular biology major this fall.

07/21/2025

Another full-service Chick-fil-A is located at 2736 N. Salisbury Boulevard near the state line.

SALISBURY — National chain Chick-fil-A plans to open its fourth location in Salisbury, with a full-service restaurant near the university. Construction is already underway at the site …

07/18/2025

Council President D’Shawn Doughty noted the collaboration between procurement, legal and other departments to help bring the proposal to the forefront and the “extensive” work to make it happen. Doughty also stressed the funding is a reimbursement, so the city is not just writing a “blank” check.

“It’s been really fruitful,” Doughty said. “I wanted the public to hear that because there have been good conversations with the developer and administration.”

SALISBURY — The future of a proposed hotel and conference center for downtown Salisbury became clearer during a recent city council meeting. Salisbury officials discussed drafting a …

07/17/2025

MPO Rodriguez officially retired on May 30. He was honored during the July 14 city council meeting.

SALISBURY — On Monday, July 14, during the Salisbury City Council meeting, the City of Salisbury honored the retirement of Master Police Officer Milton Rodriguez with an official mayoral …

07/17/2025

Chamber visitors got a firsthand look at the cut and style stations plus the dedicated waxing treatment room, the array of manly hair and beard care products available, along with Burley Beard T-shirts.

It’s a barbershop with flair, where men can let their hair down, and clients are considered kin. According to Burley Beards owner and head style guru Jax, “Just kick off your shoes, come in, and hang out with us. We’re all family here; and we want everyone to have a good time.”