Residents of Salisbury and nearby communities are invited to join a virtual public hearing on August 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. to discuss Delmarva Power & Light's plan to upgrade a major transmission line.

 

The utility is seeking to rebuild 20.7 miles of its 138 kV line, increasing its capacity to 230 kV from the Piney Grove substation in Salisbury to New Church in Virginia.

 

This proposal, now before the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC), impacts Wicomico and Worcester counties and requires a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.

 

Public Utility Law Judge Christine L. Burke will preside, with input from state agencies and residents.

 

Locals can register to speak by August 15, or simply view the hearing on YouTube.

 

Written comments are welcome until August 22, either online or by mail.

 

This project promises to boost reliability and support local energy needs, making community feedback especially important.

Salisbury is buzzing after a local resident won $1 million by purchasing 40 identical Pick 5 lottery tickets from Apple Drug on July 29, 2025.

 

Each 50-cent ticket matched the $25,000 jackpot, multiplying the winner’s luck in spectacular fashion.

 

The lucky individual claimed their massive prize at Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin, Maryland, drawing attention from across the Eastern Shore.

 

Apple Drug, a cherished Salisbury staple, received a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning batch and has seen a surge in enthusiastic customers hoping to strike it rich themselves.

 

Residents can’t stop talking about the streak of fortune, and Ocean Downs Casino is also enjoying increased foot traffic.

 

Maryland Lottery officials remind everyone that, although these extraordinary wins excite the community, responsible play remains essential.

 

With the winner’s story making headlines, Salisbury is relishing a fresh wave of community pride and hope.