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Local school celebrates "Walk to School Day" in a different way
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.…
Chief Meteorologist Daniel Johnson visits North Salisbury Elementary
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…
Del. company donates over $1,000 to Milford Food Bank
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 PD going pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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…
Students win essay competition in Dorchester Co.
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…
Students from Somerset County SADD Program perform
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,…
First State Community Action Agency recognizes participants through new holiday
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 Fire Department attends Kid Palooza
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. Sheriff's Office recognized for efforts to decrease substance abuse
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…
Worcester Co. school recognized nationally for second time
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…
Three local students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
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…
Local high school senior volunteers to help provide food to those in need
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 announces completion of new Convention Center mural
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…
Grandparents visit Dorchester Co. elementary school
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…
Eastern Shore wood carver honored in DC
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…
Couple makes donation to AGH in honor of late loved one
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…
Salisbury pie shop earns Best Pie in Maryland
SALISBURY, Md. - One Salisbury pie shop now holds the title of "Best Pie Shop in the state". The Ugly Pie, which is located in Downtown Salisbury, announced the win on their…
Del. middle school earns highest test scores
GEORGETOWN, Del. - One Delaware school recently secured the state's highest test scores on the Smarter Balanced Math and English Language Arts Assessment. We're told 93 percent of the middle school's students are…
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore grants scholarships to over 400 students
SALISBURY, Md. - The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) recently granted scholarships to more than 400 students, totaling $600,000. We're told that CFES gave scholarships to students all over the…
Pohanka donates backpacks to Adopt-A-Block program
SALISBURY, Md. - Pohanka of Salisbury recently made a donation to a program helping people across Wicomico County. Under the leadership of Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, the Adopt-A-Block program helps children throughout the…
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