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Incandescent Phase Out Video included

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SALISBURY, Md. - The dawn of a new lighting age has come to the American consumer. New federal laws will require a slow phasing out of all incandescent bulbs and the energy savers will take their place.

Obama & Biden Visit The Eastern Shore Video included

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CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Vice President Joe Biden and President Obama touched down on the Eastern Shore Friday.Both dropped by to speak at the House Democratic issues conference in Cambridge. Party leaders have

Wrapping Up The House Democratic Issues Conference Video included

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CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Lawmakers flocked to the Eastern Shore this week for the 3-day House Democratic Issues Conference.Vice President Joe Biden stopped by the conference Friday morning and delivered a pep

Pres. Obama's State Of The Union Pitch Unifies House Democrats

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CAMBRIDGE, Md. (AP) - President Barack Obama's populist election-year pitch and middle-class message have unified House Democrats.The bitter divisions among Republican White House hopefuls have helped

Casey Anthony Trial Prompts Del. To Strengthen Missing Child Laws Video included

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DOVER, Del. - Delaware lawmakers are taking steps to toughen laws for reporting missing children in the state. House of Representatives leaders have unveiled a new bill that would tighten the state's

Three Woman One Goal One Purpose

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DELMARVA- They're a small group with a big mission. Three women are about to help local families facing unthinkable struggles, and you can join them.Co-founder Roberta Thorton states, "I suddenly found

President Obama Turns Attention To Energy In Key States

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - President Barack Obama is announcing the sale of oil and gas drilling leases for nearly 38 million acres in the Gulf Coast and promoting the completion of a highway corridor for vehicles

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  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:44 PM EST2012-01-28 22:44:25 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md. - The Delmarva Education Foundation hosted a financial aid workshop at the Wicomico Public Library Saturday. Parents of high school seniors gathered together to get the scoop on the college

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 5:26 PM EST2012-01-28 22:26:18 GMT
    MARYLAND - The frigid temperatures that lead us to depend on multiple types of heating sources inside our homes, could propose dangerous fire hazards. Maryland's State Fire Marshal provides some life and

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 2:04 PM EST2012-01-28 19:04:22 GMT
    DOVER, Del. - A 6-year-old girl from Clayton has developed a case of the measles. The young girl was diagnosed by her doctor on January 13, and the Division of Public Health confirmed it on January 23.

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 2:03 PM EST2012-01-28 19:03:55 GMT
    NEWARK, Del. - Delaware State Police say a man with ahandgun robbed a gas station in Newark on Thursday at about 9:15 PM. It happened at the Shore Stop on Old Baltimore Pike. Police say that the man walked

  • Saturday, January 28 2012 2:03 PM EST2012-01-28 19:03:09 GMT
    DOVER, Del. - Delaware State Police have arrested threepeople in a series of home invasions in Kent County, Twenty-eight-year-old Lamott E. Stevenson and 24-year-oldAdriene Stevenson, both of New Castle,

  • Friday, January 27 2012 7:20 PM EST2012-01-28 00:20:24 GMT
    HARRINGTON, Del. - The Harrington Police Department are looking to hire.They are now accepting applications for the 2012 Citizens Police Academy. This year they will explore the topics of Traffic Crimes,

  • Friday, January 27 2012 6:59 PM EST2012-01-27 23:59:14 GMT
    DELAWARE - A Georgetown man is on the run - for reportedly stalking and harassing a Delaware woman. Police say Carlos Batres called and texted the victim multiple times back in November of 2011. Then on

  • Friday, January 27 2012 6:37 PM EST2012-01-27 23:37:19 GMT
    WMDT 47 News - If paying to file taxes is difficult, SHORE UP! is there to help. They are offering to file state and federal tax returns for free for people making under $50,000 dollars a year. There will

  • Friday, January 27 2012 6:35 PM EST2012-01-27 23:35:39 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md. - February is American Heart month - and to promote exercise and raise awareness of the importance of being heart healthy - PRMC is hosting a "Heart & Sole" 5K walk.Residents will hit the

  • Friday, January 27 2012 6:32 PM EST2012-01-27 23:32:42 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md. - Peninsula Regional Medical Center is celebrating another major honor.After being named one of "HealthGrades Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence" - they have also been named

  • Friday, January 27 2012 8:01 AM EST2012-01-27 13:01:21 GMT
    WILMINGTON, Del. - Final call for anyone holding a voucher from last month's Gun Buy Back Program in Delaware. Officials say all vouchers received during the gun buy back must be redeemed for bank gift

  • Friday, January 27 2012 7:49 AM EST2012-01-27 12:49:10 GMT
    ST. MICHAELS, Md. (AP) - St. Michaels-based Environmental Concern is celebrating 40 years of working to restore wetlands. The non-profit is encouraging the public to celebrate its anniversary by visiting

  • Friday, January 27 2012 7:47 AM EST2012-01-27 12:47:36 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Virginia Board of Health is developing permanent state regulations governing clinics that perform abortion procedures. The board plans to hold a public hearing in Richmond on

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 10:49 PM EST2012-01-27 03:49:40 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md., - The Rotary Club of Salisbury welcomed an American hero Thursday night. Navy Seal Scott Taylor, captivated a room full of veterans, and family members. The Hebron native talked about his

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 10:42 PM EST2012-01-27 03:42:43 GMT
    SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury business is stepping in to help a fellow entrepreneur in need. Market Street Inn is starting to accept donations for Eric Ludwig. The owner of the downtown barbershop is recovering

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 10:40 PM EST2012-01-27 03:40:27 GMT
    CAMDEN, Del. (AP) - Delaware State Police say a man and his nephew have been charged with breaking into home in Dover and Camden-Wyoming. Twenty-six-year-old David T. Yarborough and his nephew, 20-year-old

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 10:35 PM EST2012-01-27 03:35:18 GMT
    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The House of Delegates has rejected a proposal to give parents information about a vaccine to prevent a virus that can lead to cervical cancer. Del. Chris Stolle of Virginia Beach

  • Thursday, January 26 2012 6:50 PM EST2012-01-26 23:50:28 GMT
    DOVER, Del. (AP) - The state Senate has narrowly approved a bill raising Delaware's minimum wage by a dollar.The measure passed the Democrat-led Senate on Thursday on a 12-to-9 vote, mostly along party

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