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Baby bear takes first steps at Salisbury Zoo
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Zoo's newest resident took its first steps earlier this week. The zoo's Andean bear cub, who was born on January 11th, took its first tiny but mighty…
Acme workers receive free lunch
SALISBURY, Md. - On Monday, workers at Acme were given a free lunch by Vicente Hernandez, owner of Olde Town Deli in Downtown Salisbury. We're told the lunches were actually bought by…
Grasonville Elementary staff and students hold "positivity parade"
GRASONVILLE, Md. - School closures aren't stopping teachers in Queen Anne's County from seeing their students. On Sunday, the Grasonville Elementary School held a "positivity parade", where dozens of teachers drove from…
Local volunteers working to keep kids fed during school closure
SALISBURY, Md. - Volunteers are working hard to keep kids fed while schools are closed due to the coronavirus. At the Camden Avenue Community Gardens, kids are getting their hands on free…
Del. State University names Joel Coppadge as 2020 Distinguished Alumnus
DOVER, Del. - Delaware State University has added to their long list of distinguished alumni. On Thursday, officials with the school named Joel Coppadge as this year's 2020 Distinguished Alumnus. Coppadge was honored…
Talbot Co. nurses working to help provide food and assistance to low-income families and elderly residents.
TALBOT CO., Md. - Some local nurses are working together to help a local non-profit provide food and assistance to low-income families and elderly residents. The Shore Regional Health team posted on their…
Local 47 ABC fans share pictures of family pets
SNOW HILL, Md. - Two local fans are spending lots of time with their family pets. These two boys are Carson, with his dog Bear Bear, and JJ, with his pig Piggy.…
Viewers making the most of working from home with their pets
SALISBURY, Md. - We know many of you are probably stuck at home for the next few weeks, so we wanted to see how you are making the most of it with…
Salisbury Zoo's new female red wolf introduced to male wolf
SALISBURY, Md. - This past Thursday, the Salisbury Zoo's new female red wolf Shiloh was introduced to the zoo's male, Scout. 7-year-old Shiloh came to the zoo from Rhode Island. We're told…
Del. students attend FFA convention
DELAWARE - Some Delaware students are representing their schools at a state-wide convention. Students from Seaford High School and Woodbridge Middle School went to the convention on Wednesday to develop their potential…
Pip the Beach Cat brings joy to patients at Easterseals
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Pip the Beach Cat is once again spreading joy and smiles to people living with disabilities. On Tuesday, Pip visited Easterseals in Georgetown, where he and his mom interacted…
Ocean City filmmaking team wins People's Choice Award at O.C. Film Festival
OCEAN CITY, Md. - A local filmmaking team based out of Ocean City is taking home the People's Choice Award. Dave Messick and his team at Unscene Productions won the People's Choice…
Local students compete in UMES Spelling Bee
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Students from across the shore got to test out their spelling skills on Saturday. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore held their annual spelling bee for each Wicomico…
47 ABC talent reads to students for Dr. Seuss Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Two of our very own got to step out of the newsroom and into a classroom on Friday. Ulises Garcia and Camila Fernandez visited Fruitland Primary School to read…
JMB places first in county-wide competition
SALISBURY, Md. - Some math students recently put their skills to the test and earned their school first place in a county-wide competition. On Wednesday, students across Wicomico County competed in the…
North Dorchester Middle School Destination Imagination Team wins first place at recent competition
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Some North Dorchester Middle School students are coming back from a regional competition with a first place title. Six students on the Destination Imagination team won first place in…
Two Del. organizations receive charitable donations
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - February 26th was a day of charitable giving at the Bethany-Fenwick area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, where two organizations were given a total of almost $16,000.…
National Folk Festival returns to Salisbury for third year in 2020
SALISBURY, Md. - The National Folk Festival is returning for its third year in Salisbury in September. On Monday, leaders for the National Folk Festival announced this year's artists and theme. Artists…
Crisfield High School students showcase Black History Month projects
CRISFIELD, Md. - Some Crisfield High School students recently showcased their Black History Month projects in the front lobby of their school. Students were able to share their art and explain their…
Easton Elementary School students learning about Civil Rights Movement
EASTON, Md. - Even though Black History Month is coming to a close, Easton Elementary School students are taking the time to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. On Friday, a…
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