Hunter Landon

Salisbury

News Reporter at WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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Salisbury Considers Revisiting, Removing Ordinance Limiting Non-Related Roommates

1 week ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon

SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury could soon revisit a longstanding housing restriction known as the "4-2 ordinance," which limits how many unrelated adults can rent a home together. The ordinance, originally intended to prevent an influx of Salisbury University students into residential neighborhoods, generally restricts rentals to two unrelated adults per home, though some exceptions allow three or four occupants.
Neighbors Complain of Increased Discoloration of Water in Pittsville

1 week ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon

PITTSVILLE, Md. - Water issues plaguing the rural Wicomico County town of Pittsville have residents increasingly frustrated, with discoloration and odor problems reaching a boiling point. Last month, residents complained about an unusual odor coming from the water supply. Now, some neighbors say the issue has escalated to include discolored and cloudy water, especially noticeable during the morning hours.
'End of an Era:' The Dorchester Banner Prints Final Edition After 128 Years

1 week ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Wednesday marked the end of an era for the Dorchester Banner, the community newspaper that has served Dorchester County since 1897. The now-once weekly paper printed its final edition. The Banner became a giant in the Dorchester County community, comparable to Craig's Drug Store, Simmons Center Market or Newcomb & Collins Funeral Home in local affinity and name recognition. But the nature of a changing print media landscape has led to the paper ceasing publication.
Lawsuit Seeks to Halt Downtown Salisbury Parking Lot Development

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis |Hunter Landon

SALISBURY, MD - The ongoing feud over downtown development in Salisbury is showing no signs of cooling with yet another lawsuit launched this week, this time against the City. Local business owner and real estate agent Holly Worthington filed a suit on May 20 against the City of Salisbury and local developer Salisbury Town Center Apartments, LLC (STCA).
Renewed Effort to Restore Barren Creek Road in Wicomico County

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon

WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. - Wicomico County is reviving its push to reopen Barren Creek Road, a key connector near Mardela Springs that has been closed since a flash flood severely damaged it in the summer of 2016. The road, once a convenient route for residents and emergency vehicles, has remained impassable for nearly a decade. It is now back on the county’s Transportation Priority Letter to the state, a list of infrastructure projects seeking state funding.
Washington Commanders Head Coach Gives SU Commencement Speech

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon |Sean Curtis

SALISBURY, MD - Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn returned to his Wicomico County roots Thursday to deliver the commencement speech at his Alma Mater Salisbury University. Quinn attended Salisbury University and played as a defensive lineman for the Sea Gulls from 1989-1993. He was inducted to SU’s Hall of Fame in 2005, according to the University. On May 22, 2025, he returned to Salisbury to deliver the commencement speech for the latest class of graduates.
UPDATE: Significant Damage from Friday Night's Storm in Eastern Dorchester County

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon |Lauren Miller

DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD - Galestown, in far eastern Dorchester County may have had among the worst damage from Friday night's tornado-warned storm. Power lines were downed and electricity was out. Kay Littleton explained what it was like when the storm hit. "Things were flying all around and falling down and it was really scary to be in the car with it. But I think that being here in the middle of it, in the house, probably would have been a lot worse," she said.
May 17, 1941: Looking Back on the Massive 'Bounds Fire' in Salisbury

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon

SALISBURY, Md. - Saturday marks 84 years since a fire at the G.A. Bounds Mill in Salisbury. It has been described as one of the worst fires in Salisbury's history. No one died, but three people were injured. It has been said the fire was so large it could be seen as far as Seaford and Princess Anne. More than eight decades later, the fire's history is being kept alive through a collection at Salisbury University's Edward H. Nabb Research Center.
Significant Damage from Friday Night's Storm in Eastern Dorchester County

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon |Lauren Miller

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. - Galestown, in far eastern Dorchester County may have had among the worst damage from Friday night's tornado-warned storm. Power lines were downed and electricity was out. Kay Littleton explained what it was like when the storm hit. "Things were flying all around and falling down and it was really scary to be in the car with it. But I think that being here in the middle of it, in the house, probably would have been a lot worse," she said.
Four Fallen Officers Honored in Wicomico County on Peace Officers Memorial Day

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Hunter Landon

SALISBURY, Md. — Four law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were honored Thursday morning at a joint memorial ceremony held by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and Salisbury Police Department. The solemn tribute took place at the newly constructed Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and marked the first public event hosted at the facility. The ceremony coincided with National Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed annually on May 15 to honor fallen officers across the country.