SALISBURY, Md. - Christmastime is here, and the Downtown Salisbury Visitor Center is making sure your kids are ready and get everything they want. One of Santa's helpers set up the mailbox…
SALISBURY, Md. - One Salisbury teacher recently taught her students about non-fiction books in a unique way. Students in Ms. Hitchens' class at Pinehurst Elementary went to the luxurious "Star-Books" cafe…
SALISBURY, Md. - Almost 30 middle school students are showing off their mathematical skills in the big leagues. On Tuesday, students from Mace's Lane Middle School and North Dorchester Middle School competed…
MARYLAND - Miss Crustacean contestant Madison Diggs recently organized a dress drive for girls needing Homecoming dresses. The drive, appropriately named "The Crabber Boutique", allowed girls to pick out dresses for free.…
DELAWARE - One local high school student recently won a state-wide competition in Delaware. Julia Buoni of Millsboro was named the national winner of the School Bus Safety Poster contest. The contest…
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The Movies at Midway in Rehoboth Beach recently donated $7,000 to the Beebe Medical Foundation and Beebe Healthcare. This donation is a part of the "I Believe In…
SALISBURY, Md. - Everyone at 47 ABC would like to thank our active duty military and veterans for their sacrifice. Thank you for your bravery and undying love of this country. There…
BERLIN, Md. - One local high school student is being recognized statewide for her artistic talents. Stephen Decatur High School student Brooke Wharthen was personally invited to share her artwork at the…
SALISBURY, Md. - The Unified Tennis Teams from James M. Bennett High School and Wicomico High School recently won district gold. This means they qualify for the Interscholastic Unified Tennis Championship at…
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - One local organization recently donated money to help out the Indian River School District cafeteria program. Perfect Furnishings of Bethany Beach donated $2,000 to the school district, which…
DOVER, Del. - Delaware Governor John Carney recently presented a Georgetown resident with an award for her volunteer efforts. Debbie Short received the Emerging Volunteer Leader Award at the 2019 Governor's Outstanding…
DOVER, Del. - A Delaware elementary school got into the Thanksgiving spirit and spread some cheer at a local retirement home. The girls on the run team visited residents at Westminster Village…
DELMAR, Del. - Delmar Middle & High School held their pep rally on Friday in preparation for the football team's big matchup against rival Laurel for the Lions Club trophy. The event…
SALISBURY, Md. - One local school celebrated Super Heroes Day on Halloween, and a viewer shared a picture of her daughter dressed as her favorite Super Hero. One of our viewers, Colleen…
SALISBURY, Md. - In the spirit of Halloween, we asked our viewers to share their Halloween costumes with us. All across Delmarva we saw Care Bears, Tooth Fairies, Bunnies, Walking Cupcakes, Cows,…
WESTOVER, Md. - Officials from Somerset County Technical High School say they recently received a generous donation of a working tractor trailer from Perdue Farms, to be used in their Medium/Heavy Truck…
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC's youngest fan stayed up late Monday night to watch our newscasts at 10 and 11. This little guy is John Murrell, who is six weeks old and…
MILLSBORO, Del. - On Wednesday, Ashley HomeStore opened the doors to its newest location in Millsboro. The Barnes family also donated $1,000 to the Millsboro Fire Company, Millsboro Police Department, East Millsboro…
SUSSEX CO., Md. - Sussex Technical High School's Army JROTC is celebrating yet another success in a 15 year tradition. The JROTC raised over $4,000 for Cheer, Inc. in their annual Cheer…
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury Christian School recently won the Delmarva Shorebirds' annual "Hit the Books" contest. On Wednesday, Sherman the Shorebird made an appearance at the school to meet the students and…
SALISBURY, Md. - Students from Beaver Run Elementary recently got to spend the day with Salisbury Mayor Jake Day. The students were able to learn all about plans for the city and…
DELAWARE - Employees at Mountaire Farms dressed up for a good cause and raised money while doing so. Employees wore pink all last week in celebration of breast cancer awareness. In addition,…
CAMDEN, Del. - Some Caesar Rodney High School students took to the kitchen to celebrate National School Lunch Week. Students who are on the Culinary Team designed menu items and cooked them…
OCEAN CITY, Md. - You're never too old or furry to enjoy some boardwalk ice cream. Will Palo caught this on camera last month: a police horse eating ice cream at Dumsters…
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC had another group of visitors on Thursday - a third grade class from Fruitland Intermediate. The group toured the station, saw what goes into making a newscast,…
SALISBURY, Md. - A group of third graders from Fruitland Intermediate School came by the station on Wednesday. The group took a tour of the station, saw what goes into making a…
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - If you've walked around Rehoboth Beach lately, you might have seen some spooky benches. The town has officially begun their annual bench decorating activities. Each individual business goes…
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury is a bit more colorful now that a mural in downtown is complete. The artwork on the side of the Delmarva Veteran Builders has been months in the making,…
SALISBURY, Md. - One Salisbury business was congratulated for their efforts to be more environmentally friendly. On Wednesday, Mayor Jake Day visited the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore to award them…
SUSSEX CO., Del. - The Indian River School District commended the Sussex Central High School Army JROTC for their performance at the 10th annual Wings and Wheels celebration for the Georgetown Chamber…
SALISBURY, Md. - One of our very own recently spoke to a class at Salisbury University. Reporter Taylor Lumpkin spoke to Professor Jeremy Cox's media class on Tuesday, sharing her story of…
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - One Dorchester County middle school is working with students to raise awareness about bullying. Dorchester County Public Schools shared on their Facebook page that the Mace's Lane Middle School…
MILLSBORO, Del. - The Millsboro Police Department swore in their first Chaplin Monday evening. Lieutenant Roderick Dufour was sworn in, with his son, Corporal Dufour, pinning him. Millsboro PD says their Chaplin…
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Fire Department opened their doors to the public on Monday in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Firemen and officials taught kids about fire safety. Kids…
VIENNA, Md. - While schools around the country celebrated "Walk to School Day" last week, one Dorchester County school celebrated in a different way. Vienna celebrated by walking from school on Friday.…
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC's very own Chief Meteorologist Daniel Johnson visited a local school on Friday to talk to students about the weather. Daniel spoke to a group of third grade…
MILFORD, Del. - One Delaware company recently donated $1,575 to the Milford Food Bank of Delaware. The Burke Equipment Company made the charitable donation, which was used to support families who use…
MILFORD, Del. - The Milford Police Department is once again showing their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, the department is selling adorable stuffed K-9s that are decorated…
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - 25 students recently competed in an essay competition for Dorchester's 350th anniversary this year. Students answered the question: "If you had a time machine and could travel anywhere…
SOMERSET CO., Md. - The Somerset County SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and the Somerset Rains Purple Program recently performed the Git Up dance. The group featured SADD kids from Washington High,…
DELAWARE - The First State Community Action Agency recently celebrated a new holiday for the last week of September. September 22nd through 28th was named National Employ Older Workers Week for the…
SALISBURY, Md. - Members of the Salisbury Fire Department took time out of their day on Saturday to attend the Kid Palooza event at Mitchell's Martial Arts and a community event at…
WORCESTER CO., Md. - One local organization was recognized for working to provide a welcoming pathway to those recovering from substance abuse. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office recently received a certificate of…
OCEAN CITY, Md. - One local elementary school was recently recognized nationally for the second time. Ocean City Elementary School received the National Blue Ribbon Award, which recognizes schools on their overall…
BERLIN, Md. - Three students from Worcester Prep were recently named this year's commended students in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Max Huber, Kurt Leinemann, and Kat Marini are all seniors at…
BERLIN, Md. - One local high school senior is doing all she can to help provide food to those who need it. Abigail Hudson, a senior at Stephen Decatur High School, has…
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - The city of Rehoboth Beach announced on Monday that their coastal themed mural at the Convention Center is now complete. After almost two weeks of painting, the outside…
SECRETARY, Md. - One local elementary school recently had some special visitors for a day. Warwick Elementary School grandparents filled classrooms, helping with school work, meeting new students, and spending time with…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - An Eastern Shore man was recently honored in our nation's capitol. Rich Smoker from Marion Station was honored as part of the 2019 National Heritage Fellows by the National Endowment…
BERLIN, Md. - One local couple recently made a $10,000 donation to Atlantic General Hospital in honor of a loved one who passed away. David and Patricia Shaffer donated the money after…
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