Brooke Butler
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DEVELOPING: Man shot twice in leg in Pocomoke
POCOMOKE, Md. – Police say a man was shot twice in the leg in Pocomoke Wednesday afternoon. Chief Lee Brumley with the Pocomoke Police Department says the shooting happened at the Taco Bell on Newtowne Boulevard at around 4:30 p.m. We’re told the victim’s injuries do not appear to be life threatening, and police do have a suspect. Chief Brumley... → Read More
Ocean City election results
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Town of Ocean City held its municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, in conjunction with the national election. The polls were open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan was re-elected for another two-year term. Elected to the City Council were Peter Buas, Tony DeLuca,... → Read More
Sussex Tech staff member and student test positive for COVID-19
SUSSEX CO., Del. – On Tuesday, the Sussex County Vocational Technical School District announced that a student and a staff member have tested positive for COVID-19. We’re told the staff member and student followed proper social distancing and mask-wearing protocols when on campus. People who were in contact with the affected staff member have been notified individually and advised on... → Read More
Mayday declared after firefighter falls through floor of burning home
Courtesy: Magnolia Volunteer Fire Co.A picture of the hole the firefighter fell throughMAGNOLIA, Del. – A mayday was declared in Delaware on Sunday after a firefighter fell through the floor of a burning home. Firefighters were called to a home on the 1100 block of West Birdie Lane in Magnolia shortly before 4 p.m. Sunday. When crews arrived on scene,... → Read More
Seacrets announces positive COVID-19 test results
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Seacrets, one of Ocean City’s most popular tourist attractions, announced Friday that some of its staff has tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant and bar said after learning of the positive results, they sanitized and disinfected everything on their property. They also went ahead and tested all of their staff members. They say only those who... → Read More
Car crashes into Wicomico River, injures one
SALISBURY, Md. – A car crashed into the Wicomico River Tuesday evening, injuring the driver. The crash happened at around 7 p.m. in the area of West Carroll Street and North Division Street. We’re told the driver crashed into a light pole, before crashing into the river. First responders say the driver was able to get out of the car.... → Read More
Hazmat units respond to fire in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Hazmat units are on the scene of a commercial building fire in Cambridge. The Cambridge Rescue Fire Company says the fire broke out at around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Egide building on Washington Street. We’re told hazardous materials are involved in the fire, which is why hazmat units are on scene. Crews from all over... → Read More
Getting an exclusive look at Route 50 bridge repairs
OCEAN CITY, Md. – On Tuesday, 47ABC got an exclusive look at repairs being made to the Route 50 bridge. Kaitlyn Duncan, a Team Leader with the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Structural Remedial Engineering Division said, “We do need to be proactive about the repairs and do them now, so they don’t cause issues in the future.” Right now, there... → Read More
Maryland State Highway Administration is ready for the winter season
SALISBURY, Md. – Winter is right around the corner and the Maryland State Highway Administration is prepared. Charlie Gischlar, a Spokesperson for MSHA said, “We are completely stocked up and ready to go.” Right now MSHA says they are armed with almost 2 million gallons of brine, nearly 3,000 employees and about 2,700 pieces of equipment, but there’s more. SHA... → Read More
The Brightside: Getting to know the owners of Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm
PRESTON, Md. – For over a decade, a local alpaca farm has been bringing smiles to the faces of people all across Delmarva. Phil and Vickie Liske are the proud owners of Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm in Preston. Phil Viske said, “We started in October of 2007.” Phil is a hard core animal lover. Phil Liske said, “What’s not to... → Read More
Watermen are fishing at night to get through the heat wave
CRISFIELD, Md. – In high temperatures, fish can quickly die, so watermen are having to take precautions. The Department of Natural Resources says local fishermen should be most concerned with striped bass. The Department says fishermen should never catch and release a striped bass when its above 95 degrees, and fishermen are strongly encouraged to avoid catching and releasing a... → Read More
Car crashes into Laurel home, causes porch to collapse
Courtesy: Laurel Fire DepartmentLAUREL, Del. – One person was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after a car crashed into a Laurel home. The Laurel Fire Department says the accident happened on 10th Street near the Firehouse on Sunday. One person was taken to Peninsula Regional Medical Center following the crash. There is no word yet on their condition. The... → Read More
Man dies after boat capsizes on Rehoboth Bay
SUSSEX Co., Del. – One person is dead after a boat capsized on the Rehoboth Bay Sunday afternoon. According to DNREC’s Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police, the boat capsized at around 3:45 p.m. near the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club. The NRP says there were two people on board the small, 16 foot fiberglass vessel when it capsized. The boat... → Read More
POLICE: Ocean View man bit by venomous snake
Courtesy: Ocean View PDOCEAN VIEW, Del. – A Delaware man was bitten by a venomous snake in his own yard on Saturday, police say. The Ocean View Police Department says the snake was later confirmed to be a copper head. The snake was captured shortly after it bit the man. Police say the snake has since been removed from the property... → Read More
Documents reveal accusations against former Pocomoke City Manager, Bobby Cowger
POCOMOKE, Md. – On Tuesday, 47ABC uncovered more details about why Bobby Cowger may have been voted out as City Manager of Pocomoke City. 47ABC recently uncovered leaked documents, confirmed to be legitimate by Bobby Cowger and his attorney, which outline the city’s accusations against Cowger. We also have obtained Cowger’s response to each of these allegations. In the documents, the... → Read More
POLICE: Car crash seriously injures two people
WORCESTER Co., MD – Maryland State Police are investigating after a car crash sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries on Saturday. Maryland State Police say the accident happened at approximately 11:21 a.m. on US 113 North Bound in the area of Goody Hill Lane in Worcester County. A preliminary investigation suggests a 2003 Cadillac swerved between lanes... → Read More
Vehicle fire closes part of Bay Bridge for several hours
QUEEN ANNE’S Co., Md. – A vehicle fire shut down part of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Saturday afternoon. For several hours, all westbound traffic was stopped. According to the Maryland Transportation Authority’s Twitter, at one point, the delays from the standstill stretched back as far as 2.5 miles. TRAFFIC RELEASED US 50/301 Bay Bridge – all traffic remains held westbound... → Read More
POLICE: One woman seriously injured in Delmar crash
DELMAR, Md. – Police are investigating after a two-car crash in Delmar Saturday afternoon left one woman in critical condition. On Saturday at approximately 12:29 p.m., Delmar Police Officers responded to the intersection of Foskey Lane and Ocean Highway for the report of a serious car crash involving two vehicles. Arriving officers say they found a 2005 Honda Pilot with... → Read More
Horse spotted trotting down US 113 in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Del. – If you were driving down US 113 Tuesday morning, you may have spotted some serious horse power on the road. Georgetown police were called Tuesday morning after a horse named Bailey was spotted trotting down the highway. Luckily, a few people were able to get a hold of the horse at a business called Harvest Diner. We’re told... → Read More
Fire officials encourage you to check your smoke alarms on Daylight Savings
MARYLAND – Daylight Savings is now less than a week away and local fire departments are reminding you to change your smoke alarm batteries when you spring your clocks forward. In most cases, your smoke alarm will begin to chirp when the batteries are low. If that happens you should promptly replace your batteries, but sometimes you don’t get a... → Read More