After being persistently prodded to run for re-election, Salisbury Mayor Pro Tem Maggie Blackwell on Thursday filed as a candidate for the Salisbury City Council. Blackwell, 59, last week announced via Facebook she planned not to file for the race. At the time, Blackwell said she wanted to “take some personal time.” She made the decision to file on Thursday after being convinced by her supporters, she said. After an unnamed, persistent supporter asked her to run, Blackwell sa

Bank executive Mark Lewis on Monday made his bid to return to the Salisbury City Council official. Lewis, 52, previously served on the council from 2003 to 2009. He works as the market senior vice president for Fidelity Bank, which has a branch in Salisbury. In his bid for the city council, Lewis says courageous, experienced leadership is necessary. “We have seen significant growth in the tourism, arts and culture and entrepreneurial sectors of our economy,” Lewis said. “To c