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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…
LiFT Church gives back to local community
SALISBURY, Md. -LiFT Church was out serving the community on Sunday. We're told one of the places they served was the HALO Shelter, who is sending out a big thank you to…
OC Police encourage safe bike riding with free lights
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Officers in Ocean City just completed a project in the community to encourage safe bike riding. Over the weekend, Ocean City Police posted on Facebook that their officers…
Father and son kayaking to raise money for hunger relief
MARYLAND - A Maryland father and son duo kicked off a 12-day kayaking journey to raise money for hunger relief last Friday. The expedition, which started in Elkton, will take them on…
Ravens Roost #44 announces 2021 scholarship winners
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Ravens Roost number 44 of Ocean City announced its 2021 scholarship winners. This year scholarship awards totaling $13,700 went to these seven local high school students. Over the…
Bayhealth receives grant from Perdue Foundation
DELAWARE - Bayhealth announced it received a $10,000 grant from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. We're told this donation coming from the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms will…
Bayhealth nurse receives Sunshine Award
DELAWARE - A Delaware nurse was recently recognized by her co-workers. On Tuesday, Certified Nursing Assistant Stephanie Cannon was awarded the Sunshine Award from Bayhealth Hospital for the awesome and caring work…
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