Convicted murderer released early

13 years after killing a young girl celebrating senior week, Jermaine S. Wright of Salisbury has been released from prison more than three and a half years early as a result of good behavior and education credits. On June 14, 1995, 16-year-old Krista Ruggles and her friend Tera Charles went to an under-21 nightclub in Ocean City. It was here that these two first encountered Wright. The girls left the club in the early morning hours and headed north on the boardwalk towards their ocean front hotel. As the girls walked back to the Dunes Manor on 28th Street, Wright approached and offered to drive them home. The young senior weekers accepted the ride. Once at the hotel, Wright asked Ruggles to stay behind and talk with him for 10 minutes before calling it a night. Disregarding her friend’s warnings, Ruggles agreed. At 3:45 a.m. Charles saw Ruggles for the last time as she rode away in Wright’s car. ... Read full story..

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U-Turn Burgers: A new family dining experience

There is a new burger joint in town trying to revolutionize the fast food and family dining experience. U-Turn Burgers, located in front of Home Depot off of Route 13 north, is taking a step up from the fast-paced dining world. When I first arrived at the restaurant there seemed to be plenty of parking. The outside of the restaurant was inviting and really drew me in. ... Read full story..

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