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Salisbury, Maryland Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Salisbury! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a new Rural King could mean for Salisbury Mall’s future.
  • How a beached sailboat led to an arrest in Salisbury fire
  • How Dawn Chamberlin built a national field hockey powerhouse in Salisbury.

Also on today's calendar: The LAFF'N JAZZ Lounge and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't dogs make MRI's? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm late in the p.m., with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cooler; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 58, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 61 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rural King potentially coming to Salisbury Mall (wboc.com) — Rural King, a large farm and home retailer, is tentatively planning a new store at Salisbury Mall, pending final agreements and approvals. Local and state leaders say the project could help revitalize the long-struggling property and expand shopping options for agricultural supplies, tools, pet products, and household goods for Salisbury and Wicomico County residents.
   

2. Tennessee man extradited to Maryland on arson charges after sailboat washes ashore in Delaware (wboc.com) — Authorities have extradited a Tennessee man to Maryland in connection with a 2021 dumpster fire that damaged a business on Beaver Run Drive in Salisbury, and he’s now held without bond at Wicomico County Detention Center. Investigators say his outstanding warrant surfaced only after his sailboat washed ashore in Delaware, ending a years-long search tied to the intentionally set blaze.
   

3. GUIDING THE GULLS: 40 Years, Four Championships, One Dawn Chamberlin (thesuflyer.com) — Salisbury residents get an inside look at field hockey coach Dawn Chamberlin, who has led Salisbury University’s powerhouse program for nearly 40 seasons and multiple national titles. The story traces her journey from Pennsylvania athlete to Eastern Shore coaching icon, and how she now focuses on building confident, independent women whose success extends far beyond Sea Gull Stadium.
   

4. ‘I had two miscarriages': Breaking the silence around pregnancy loss and grief (coasttv.com) — Families in Salisbury coping with miscarriage or infant loss can turn to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional’s STAR program, which offers keepsakes, bereavement resources, and annual remembrance events. A local therapist and OB-GYN also explain the emotional and physical realities of pregnancy loss, emphasizing that it’s common, rarely anyone’s fault, and that specialized counseling and national organizations can help people navigate grief.
   

5. Delmarva College and University Leaders on the State of Higher Education (wmdt.com) — College and university leaders from across Delmarva met in Salisbury to discuss how campuses are tackling affordability, workforce preparation, and keeping graduates on the Eastern Shore. Salisbury University’s president emphasized improving access and helping students see a strong return on their educational investment, while panelists highlighted how local institutions remain central to the region’s economic future.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have seen this orange tabby hanging around the corner of Smith St.
    and Pinehurst near the college for months. Does it belong to someone? It seems to follow me any time I walk by and I often see it sleeping on or… (Nextdoor Camden)
  • Hi everyone!
    I’m looking for a qualified professional in the Salisbury, MD, or surrounding area who provides external supervision for the Maryland Alcohol and… (Nextdoor Coulbourn Mill)
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in SALISBURY MD S19138 in Salisbury. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T1233) in Salisbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Salisbury here.

Ok Salisbury! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why can't dogs make MRI's?" — Because catscan! (Thank you Bob F. for sending it in!)
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