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Salisbury Zoo bear cub settling in to new home in Philadelphia
SALISBURY, Md. - Recently, the Salisbury Zoo had to say goodbye to Andean Bear cub Sinchi. However, as part of the Species Survival Plan, Sinchi became the newest, fizziest member of the…
Chesapeake Housing Mission names 2020 Volunteer of the Year
DELMARVA - SVN Commercial Real Estate was named Chesapeake Housing Mission's 2020 Volunteer of the Year. Officials say SVN Miller strives to complete at least one build a year. They say because…
Peach Festival returns to Delaware
WYOMING, Del. - The infamous Peach Festival is back. One of the most widely known festivals in Delaware kicks off this Saturday at 9 a.m. There will be crafters, vendors, food, community…
2021 Sharptown Carnival kicks off
SHARPTOWN, Md. - The Sharptown Carnival is back. The 2021 Carnival opened Thursday night at 7. After a year off due to the pandemic, organizers say they are ready to go. The…
Dover Police Department receives nearly $60K in grants, private donation
DOVER, Del. - The Dover Police Department was given almost $60,000 in grants and a private donation this week. We're told they first received almost $50,000 in grants to be used to…
Local boy takes over as Salisbury Mayor for the day
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury was taken over by someone you might not expect last week. The City took to Facebook to thank Dylan Maine for taking on the work…
Coastal Association of Realtors awards grants to local charities
DELMARVA - The Coastal Association of Realtors just awarded almost $5,000 in grants to local charities. It's all a part of the Coastal Realtors Foundation. The organizers receiving money include the Art…
Chincoteague Pony Auction brings in over $420k in 2021
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - The totals are in and the 2021 Chincoteague Pony Auction has set a new record. It's the second year this event has gone virtual and organizers say they've raised…
Mountaire awards scholarships to 15 locals students
DELMARVA - 15 students here on Delmarva are a little more prepared for college thanks to Mountaire Farms. The nation's fourth largest chicken producer recently awarded these students with $2500 scholarships to…
Dick's Sporting Goods donates sports equipment to Salisbury PD
SALISBURY, Md. - One retailer donated some of their products to police to help them build relationships in the community. The Salisbury Police Department Recruitment team thanked Dick's Sporting Goods for their…
Mission BBQ thanks local first responders with lunch
SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury restaurant thanked some first responders for their daily effort to protect the community. Mission BBQ stopped by the Salisbury Fire Department on Wednesday to give lunch to…
Salisbury Elks Lodge donates trailer to fire department
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Fire Department accepted Salisbury Elks Lodge #817's generous donation of a trailer to be used as the agency's Dive Response Unit. This vehicle allows the capability to…
TidalHealth recognizes employee for good deed
SALISBURY, Md. - TidalHealth Peninsula Regional showed off one of their employees for his constant effort to always keep the best interest of others ahead of his own. TidalHealth posted the Ambulatory…
Wicomico Co. students receive scholarship
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Congratulations are in order for Alexzander Baer and Andrew Rickards on being selected as the WCEA Future Educators Scholarship recipients for 2021. We're told both were awarded a…
Local girl donates to humane society for her birthday
SALISBURY, Md. - A young girl gave back to the Humane Society of Wicomico County for her birthday over the weekend. The girl you see here was thanked by the humane society…
Local girl donates to Humane Society for 7th birthday
SALISBURY, Md. - Instead of a 7-year-old girl asking for gifts for her birthday, she decided to give one. On Thursday, the Wicomico Humane Society thanked Paige for gathering donations for the…
Salisbury Fire Department thanks LiFT Church for good deed
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury's Fire Department is shouting out the LiFT Church for a good deed. On their Facebook page, SFD thanked LiFT Church for providing lunch and blessing…
DCPS employee honored for excellence in education
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - A Dorchester County Public Schools employee was recently honored for her excellence in education. On Wednesday, Chris Dayton, the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, received the Emily's Excellence…
SU Police officer recognized for saving child's life
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury University Police Department recently honored Private First Class Shane Baker with its Life-Saving award for saving a child's life while on vacation. While at a pool, Baker…
Del. elementary school selected to receive funds from 100 Hometowns initiative
SELBYVILLE, Del. - One elementary school was one of 100 projects across the nation to be selected as part of the Lowe's 100 Hometowns initiative. As part of being selected, the Phillip…
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