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Businesses, coastal areas gearing up for storm impacts
DELMARVA- With a chance of heavy rain and coastal flooding expected this weekend, beach towns are keeping their eye on Hurricane Ian. “We have been closely monitoring where the trajectory of the hurricanes going, mother nature does what she wants to do and we are kinda taking lead from her,” Cristino Russo, Manager of Tony’s Pizza, said. “We will not... → Read More
OC leaders hoping to see minimal issues for this year's pop-up rally event
OCEAN CITY, Md.- If you’re looking to make your way to Ocean City this week for the anticipated pop-up car rally event, Mayor Rick Meehan has a message for you. “As always, we welcome everybody here, but if you’re going to break the law or you’re coming here to just break the law this isn’t the time or place to... → Read More
Lawmakers introduce legislation to try and help solve nationwide shortage of nurses
DELMARVA- Step by step, leaders are taking action to solve challenges in the health care field. That includes the nationwide shortage of workers. “Very recently there was actually a task force through the state of Maryland that that work marries nicely to what’s going on at the federal level on the workforce shortage; looking at the state of Maryland... → Read More
More funds helping local Maryland agencies to keep their roadways, communities safe
MARYLAND- Saving lives is an initiative that’s not just a goal locally, but also across the state of Maryland; and with more than $13 million in federal and state highway safety funds agencies and organizations can continue this mission. “We are a small part here, we just try to make sure roadways and pedestrian roadways are safe around campus,” Lieutenant... → Read More
OC Council supports two new incentive programs for city employees
OCEAN CITY, Md.- A unanimous vote has rolled out incentives for Ocean City employees and it’s a decision that’s bringing excitement to the resort town. “We are really just happy to be able to have it back, I think any business, any organization with employees you want to be able to reward your employees,” City Manager Terry McGean said. McGean... → Read More
Worcester County Public Schools kick off the new school year with an air of excitement
OCEAN CITY, Md.- A sea of navy blue filling the Ocean City Convention Center Tuesday, as open ears listen to leaders getting teachers excited about the start of a new school year. “I have the opportunity as Superintendent for just a few minutes to speak to the entire school system and also to bring in a national speaker to help... → Read More
Wicomico Goes Purple hosting Toiletry Drive for Recovery in September
WICOMICO CO., Md- Wicomico Goes Purple needs your help to collect items for those in need. As part of their Go Purple Campaign, they’re hosting a Toiletry Drive for Recovery. Donations will be accepted from September 1 through September 30. Travel size items are preferred and they’re looking for alcohol free products only.We’re told these items will then be given... → Read More
Gov. Carney signs education bills into law Monday
DELAWARE- Governor John Carney put pen to paper Monday moving forward a couple of bills related to education. One of them is the Digital Citizenship Education Act which required First State schools to implement media literacy requirements in K through 12. “The reality is that young people struggle with both healthy online behavior and understanding the ramifications of their actions... → Read More
Mackenzie Scott donation of $500,000 going towards Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center
SALISBURY, Md.-Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore is receiving $500,000 from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. The money will go towards the completion of the Perdue Henson Junior Achievement Center located at Oak Ridge Commons in Salisbury. The facility will house over 10,000 students a year giving them an experiential learning environment. We’re told with Scott donating this money they’re… → Read More
Police reminding parents to not put confidential information in back-to-school pictures
DELMARVA- With summer coming to a close and kids starting to go back to school, police agencies have a message for parents. They’re warning people to be careful about what they post for the first day of school pictures. Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli said often times parents are putting characteristics like a child’s name, age, and school in the... → Read More
State's Attorney's Office says man who killed Corporal Glenn Hilliard faces additional charges
WICOMICO COUNTY, Md.- According to the State’s Attorney’s Office for Wicomico County, the man who admitted to killing Corporal Glenn Hilliard is facing additional charges. Austin Davidson is now facing two counts of burglary, on top of the murder charge. On the night of the murder, Davidson allegedly broke into a mobile home to hide and had been squatting in... → Read More
State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness convicted on three counts in Delaware
DELAWARE- Friday, a jury convicted State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness of official misconduct, illegally structuring contracts, and conflict of interest. The verdict marks the first conviction of a sitting statewide elected official in Delaware history. With the news breaking, Delaware leaders have spoken out. Attorney General Kathy Jennings said, “From the moment I took office, I promised that no… → Read More
COVID-19 Breathalyzer Test could be a positive, local doctor weighs in
DELMARVA — More resources could be coming our way when it comes to testing for COVID-19, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization for the first InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer Test. The test detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated with the virus and can give results in less than 3 minutes. It can be... → Read More
Delaware State Police investigating serious crash in Bridgeville
BRIDGEVILLE, Del.- Delaware State Police are on the scene of a serious car crash that happened around 7:30 a.m. on Friday on Atlanta Road in the area of Sand Hill Road. Police say as a result of the crash, Atlanta Road is closed at the intersection with Sand Hill Road for emergency response vehicles on scene. We are told motorists... → Read More
19-year-old dies in Milford car crash Sunday morning
MILFORD, Del.- Delaware State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a single car that happened in Milford Sunday morning, that left one teen dead. Police said around 6:30 a.m., a 19-year-old male, from Coatesville, PA, was driving a 2006 Ford Five Hundred, northbound on S. DuPont Blvd. approaching Buccaneer Blvd. We are told for unknown reasons, the car... → Read More
Delaware State Police searching for missing Dover man
DOVER, Del.- The Delaware State Police are issuing a Gold Alert for 48-year-old Charles Black. Officials said Black is a black male, 5’9” tall, 197 lbs., and drives a 2007, silver, Ford Focus bearing Delaware tag 178004. Police said he was last seen on April 21. He has a last known address of Saxton Rd. in Dover, but also... → Read More
Man arrested for DUI
SEAFORD, Del.- Delaware State Police arrested a man Saturday night for driving under the influence. Police said that 48-year-old, Shawn H. Wingate, was driving westbound on Old Furnace Rd. in the area of Middleford Rd., Seaford, and was observed dragging a “No Parking” state highway sign under the passenger-side rear tire. Police said when they pulled Wingate over for a... → Read More
UPDATE: Missing Georgetown woman found
11/11 UPDATE: Delaware State Police say Megan Davis has been located in good condition. ——— GEORGETOWN, DE- The Delaware State Police are issuing a missing persons alert for a 34-year-old Georgetown woman. According to police, Megan Davis was last seen around 2 a.m. at 22000 block of Rudd Lane, DE on Sunday. Davis is described as a white female 5’5″... → Read More