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Georgetown resident recognized at the 2019 Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards dinner
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…
North Dover Elementary School run team spreads holiday cheer at local retirement home
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 Middle & High holds pep rally to gear up for big game
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…
Local girl honors late brother on Halloween
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…
Taking a look at Halloween costumes across the shore
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,…
Perdue donates tractor trailer to Somerset County Technical High School
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…
47 ABC's youngest fan stays up to watch news
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…
Ashley Homestore opens new location in Millsboro
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. JROTC raises money for Cheer, Inc.
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 Christian School wins "Hit the Books" contest
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…
Local elementary school students spend the day with Salisbury mayor
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…
Mountaire Farms employees wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
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,…
Caesar Rodney High School culinary students celebrate National School Lunch Week
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…
Police horse enjoys ice cream on Ocean City boardwalk
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…
Second group of third graders from Fruitland Intermediate visits 47 ABC
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,…
Fruitland Intermediate third graders visit 47 ABC
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…
Benches decorated for Halloween in Rehoboth Beach
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…
Mural in downtown Salisbury complete
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,…
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore receives Green Business Certification
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 Central High School Army JROTC performs at Wings and Wheels
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…
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