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Local United Way celebrates 75 years
SALISBURY, Md. – The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore celebrated 75 years of helping the community Monday at Salisbury University. The organization was founded in 1944 as the Chest of Wicomico County and continues work to help people with programs, money, and volunteer hours. On display during the big party were pieces of history from across the decades.... → Read More
Serious motorcycle crash shuts down Old Ocean City Road
PARSONSBURG, Md. – Emergency responders and the Maryland State Police have shut down part of Old Ocean City Road in Parsonsburg following a serious crash. Investigators are still on the scene as of 11 PM Tuesday night, and are keeping information close to the vest, but say it happened along Old Ocean City Road near Broad Street. An initial call seems... → Read More
Police confirm human remains discovered, believed to belong to a child
SMYRNA, Del. – An investigation is underway after remains of a child were found in the area of the Little Lass fields on Duck Creek Parkway. Smyrna Police Department received a tip at 4:30 PM Friday afternoon about the possibility of human remains in the area. Police confirmed the remains Saturday, adding that they’re believed to be those of someone... → Read More
Vacant Georgetown church heavily damaged in early morning fire
GEORGETOWN, Del. – An early morning fire heavily damaged an abandoned Georgetown church Sunday. Saint Mary’s Holy Church in the 20000 block of Donovan’s Road became engulfed in flames shortly after midnight. We’re told the blaze was contained within an hour. Georgetown Fire Department was assisted by fire companies from Milton, Ellendale, Millsboro and Laurel. Sussex County EMS paramedics, as… → Read More
Decision on RV parks stalls out
CRISFIELD, Md. – The decision whether to make Crisfield an RV hotspot has been put on hold for now. The city council decided to table the decision on a zoning change that would’ve allowed RV parks in zones designated “TM,” or Tourist Marine. This comes after calls were made not to rush to a decision. Those who favor a zoning change... → Read More
Outdoor fitness competition coming to Wicomico County
SALISBURY, Md. – Grab the dumb-bells and do a few squats, because this November a new fitness competition is coming to Salisbury. The Delmarva Fitness Classic has just been announced by Wicomico County, and will bring something to the eastern shore it’s never seen, an outdoor fitness competition. Participants will compete in five different CrossFit-style workouts over a two-day period.... → Read More
Locals get rare chance to watch daytime rocket launch
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. – It was a special afternoon for Delmarva Wednesday, and if you were lucky enough to be there or even if you only got a chance to look toward the sky, at 4:46 PM, you were one of thousands enjoying history. In a rare launch in broad daylight, even more eyes were focused on the skies across... → Read More
Trailer home engulfed in flames
GREENBUSH, Va. – Multiple fire departments responded to a trailer home engulfed in flames Saturday evening. Crews from Parksley Volunteer Fire Department, Onancock Volunteer Fire Department, Tasley Volunteer Fire Company and Bloxom Volunteer Fire Department responded at 7 PM. The fire was put out in about 90 minutes, but there is no word yet on what sparked the fire. Officials have... → Read More
Seaford man arrested on multiple counts of home improvement fraud
SEAFORD, Del. – Delaware State Police have arrested a Seaford man on multiple counts of Home Improvement Fraud and related charges. The investigation began in September when Troopers took a report of a home improvement fraud. While at the Lowes in Seaford, the victim, a 72-year-old female, met a man who indicated that he was a contractor. The victim made an... → Read More
Student faces felony counts after streaming meeting at representative's office
SALISBURY, Md. – Salisbury University student Jake Burdett is facing charges after live streaming a meeting with a congressional staffer for Maryland congressman Andy Harris without permission. Now the 20-year old is facing two felony counts, for an illegal recording and distributing the video taken during a rally for legalized marijuana. We went to Salisbury University to get the pulse of the... → Read More
Downtown Trolley resumes routes, back with more stops
SALISBURY, Md. – The Downtown Trolley is back in Salisbury and that’s good news for people who need to hop on a ride. Before you jump on, you should know they’ve made some changes. In an effort to make the Downtown Trolley more user-friendly, more stops have been added. Those stops include Salisbury University Academic Commons, Route 13 in front of... → Read More
Residents frustrated with lack of drainage upkeep
OCEAN PINES, Md. – It’s an issue that’s been plaguing Ocean Pines residents for years, and now the association says it has a plan to deal with that problem. That problem lies in the community’s drainage system. General Manager John Bailey told 47ABC Wednesday that drainage has been an issue “for a long, long time.” He adds in the proposed... → Read More
Two UMES students taken to hospital after eating "tainted edibles"
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – Two UMES students had to be taken to the hospital overnight after ingesting what we’re told were “tainted edibles,” thought to be brownies. UMES officials confirmed this Sunday with 47ABC, adding it took place in student housing on campus. Campus police were alerted after a 9-1-1 call was made. We’re told both students were released from... → Read More
Rodeo championships return to Civic Center
SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico Youth and Civic Center is home this weekend to ropes, whips, bulls, cowboys and cowgirls. That’s because the Lone Star Championship is returning for a 22nd go around. Organizers call rodeo a “true American sport, born and raised here.” Adding they’re trying to keep the tradition alive. The skills shown at the championships take a lifetime... → Read More
Boardwalk celebrity documentary makes film debut
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A local film made its much-anticipated debut at the Ocean City Art League Friday night, with its focus on a boardwalk celebrity. It centers on Joe Kroart, the owner and proprietor of the Ocean Gallery World Center. The ocean gallery has been on the boardwalk for 50 years, and Kroart is well know for his unique marketing,... → Read More
Milton Theatre gifted large donation, funds to go towards upgrades
MILTON, Del. – The theatre in Milton received a $100,000 donation from the Crystal Trust this weekend. This is their biggest donation to date, one that will mostly fund an upgraded lighting grid. The theatre has received donations of $25,000-$40,000 before, but officials with the theatre say they believe this will get the ball rolling on other big donations. Officials say... → Read More
Locals raise funds for organization that helps families, co-workers following loss of officers in the line of duty
OCEAN CITY, Md. – A fundraiser for the Maryland branch of Concerns of Police Survivors, or COPS, was held Friday at Greene Turtle. The organization helps families and co-workers of officers who were lost in the line of duty. We’re told it was put on by the organization Hogs and Heroes, whose local chapter has raised about $84,000 since 2010. “We... → Read More
Groups join forces to address rising prescription drug prices
SALISBURY, Md. – Local officials and residents gathered to discuss how to address the growing issue of prescription drug prices in the area. The Wicomico Commission on Aging and the Maryland Citizens Health Initiative joined forces to plan how to attack this growing problem, especially among seniors. We’re told certain drugs could go up in price by up to sixty... → Read More
Police investigating after man is shot by home invaders
DOVER, Del. – A Cambridge, Maryland man is in serious condition after he was shot during a home invasion. Police responded to the 200 block of Kentwood Drive, Kentwood Mobile Home Park shortly before 6 PM Saturday evening. When they arrived, they found a 30-year old man who sustained a gunshot wound to his upper torso. Police say they learned... → Read More
Six injured in BWI jet bridge incident
BALTIMORE (AP) – Officials say six people have been injured after a “partial equipment failure” involving a jet bridge at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The airport tweeted that six people were taken to a hospital Saturday night with non-life-threatening injuries due to the incident at Gate E-10. In a statement, Southwest Airlines said Flight 822 had just arrived… → Read More