SALISBURY – A local competition that assists business startups will go virtual this spring.Last week, organizers of the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery Program announced its annual entrepreneurship competition would go virtual next month.On May 7, entrepreneurs will vie for their share of $200,000 in business funding during the 14th round… Read more »
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Officials Urge Action On Airport Water Extension Project
SALISBURY – An effort to advance a water main extension project at the airport highlighted a meeting of the Wicomico County Council this week.Less than a month after tabling two agreements that would have allowed a water main extension project to proceed at the Salisbury airport, the county council this week fielded comments from community… Read more »
Students Prep For At-Home Advanced Placement Exams
SNOW HILL – As schools remain closed through at least May 15, educators and school system officials are preparing Advanced Placement students to complete their exams from home.Earlier this month, the College Board announced plans to develop Advanced Placement (AP) exams that students can take from home. In Worcester County, the school system continues to… Read more »
Wicomico Councilman Defends Comments After Complaint
SALISBURY – A county councilman defended himself this week after being called out for his comments regarding a new Pittsville library branch.In a public comment portion of Tuesday’s Wicomico County Council meeting, resident William Wallace shared his concerns regarding comments made in an April 7 meeting of the legislative body.At the time, Wicomico Public Library… Read more »
Atlantic General Prepared For Virus Surge If It Comes
BERLIN – As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase in Worcester County, a local hospital is hoping to meet the demands of a predicted surge with additional beds and overflow space.In recent weeks, Atlantic General Hospital (AGH) has taken several measures to prepare for an influx of patients. Based on state and federal… Read more »
National Folk Festival Postponed To Next Year
SALISBURY – Event organizers announced plans this week to postpone the 80th National Folk Festival to 2021.In a joint statement released Wednesday, Salisbury Mayor Jake Day and National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) Executive Director Lora Bottinelli announced the decision to suspend planning for the 80th National Folk Festival this year and to reschedule… Read more »
High Schools Recognizing Seniors With Ongoing Campaign
BERLIN – High schools in Worcester County are making efforts to recognize graduating students as schools remain closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.Last Friday, State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced public schools would remain closed through May 15 and that state and local school officials were actively preparing for a number of scenarios depending on… Read more »
Tree Planting Begins For Wicomico Park Development
SALISBURY – The first phase of tree planting began at Pirate’s Wharf this month as county officials transitioned to the next step in the park’s development. Last week, contractors began the process of planting roughly 7,500 saplings at Pirate’s Wharf, a county-owned property located along the Wicomico River. Steve Miller, director of Wicomico County Recreation,… Read more »
Wicomico Council Tables Airport Water Agreements
SALISBURY – Officials in Wicomico County voted last week to table two agreements that would have allowed a water main extension project to proceed.On April 7, the Wicomico County Council voted 4-3 to table two resolutions approving a pre-annexation agreement and a water system agreement between Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury for the… Read more »
Organizers Tweak Annual Native Plant Sale Fundraisers
SNOW HILL – Native plant sales will return to Worcester County this year with a few modifications.On May 1 and May 2, the Lower Shore Land Trust (LSLT) will continue to host its 13th Annual Native Plant Sale despite the ongoing pandemic.Complying with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and practicing proper… Read more »