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SU student honored for philanthropic work
SALISBURY, Md. - A local Salisbury University alum has been honored. For his dedication to fostering inclusivity on campus, Hunter Whitt, Class of 2023, has received the 2023 President's Diversity and Inclusion…
Delmar hosts Staff vs. Students basketball game
DELMAR, Del. - Delmar School District hosted its second annual Delmar Staff vs. Students basketball game. Students fought hard to win 42 to 41. We want to hear your good news, just…
OCFD member named First Responder of the Year
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Patrick Mumford of the Ocean City Fire Department was named the Ocean City First Responder of the Year. He is honored for the exceptional example he provided for…
Wi-High student recognized
SALISBURY, Md. - Wi-High's Olivia Stokes was selected for "The 24: Maryland's Emerging Scholars" award by the Marland Business Roundtable for Education. This award recognizes 24 high school students from across Maryland,…
Laurel PD announces promotions
LAUREL, Del. - The Laurel Police Department recently promoted three of their officers. Lashawn Handy and Emily Truitt were both promoted to Patrolmen First Class after having been with the department for…
Del. First Lady, Freeman Foundation representatives visit local elementary school
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Delaware First Lady Tracey Carney and representatives of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation visited John M. Clayton Elementary School Tuesday afternoon. They observed students working with artist Saz…
Maryland Emerging Scholar award winner announced
CRISFIELD, Md. - Lemonte B. from Crisfield High School was one of the award winners for the Maryland Business Round Table for Education's Emerging Scholars award. This award recognizes high school students…
Local 5th grader wins regional spelling bee
SUSSEX CO., Del. - A 5th grader from Rehoboth Elementary has won the regional Spelling Bee. Vihaan Jagadeesh took home the championship prize at the second annual Sussex County Regional Spelling Bee…
OC Ravens Roost honored
BERLIN, Md. - Members from the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation and representatives from the Penguin Swim event came together to honor the Ocean City Ravens Roost #44 to celebrate their long term…
TidalHealth receives $1 million grant
SALISBURY, Md. - TidalHealth recently received a $1 million grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware. We're told it will support the health system's graduate medical education curriculum and to purchase…
AGH holds 'Walk with a Doctor'
BERLIN, Md. - Atlantic General Hospital is thanking all those who came out for their Walk with a Doctor event. They gave a shoutout to Pharmacist Karan Bealla for sharing her knowledge…
UMES student honored
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - UMES student Rhashanda Haywood is the recipient of the 2024 Merck Underrepresented Chemist of Color Research award. Congratulations Rhashanda! We want to hear your good news, just email…
Queen Anne's Co. Sheriffs receive sweet treats
QUEEN ANNE'S CO., Md. - Mrs. Josie and her granddaughter recently brought some brownie treats to the Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Department. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Chefs for Habitat Gala raises over $120,000
SALISBURY, Md. - Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County held its 13th annual Chefs for Habitat Gourmet Gala earlier this month. With the support of sponsors, donors, chef celebrity fundraisers, chefs, and…
OCPD helps local student celebrate birthday
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Police Department helped one of their biggest fans celebrate his birthday. Conor Pellinger received a full police escort on his way to school, and members…
Talbot Co. Sheriff's Office announces new K-9
TALBOT CO., Md. - Last September, the Talbot County Sheriff's Office purchased a Narcotics Detection and Tracking K-9 from North Carolina. The Sheriff's Office was able to purchase the chocolate lab after…
St. Michael's Elementary teacher honored
ST. MICHAELS, Md. - Sharon Jenkins-Truxon received the Talbot County Public School Applebees Support Staff award for March. Sharon is an instructional assistant at St. Michael's Elementary School. We want to hear…
Salisbury School donates to Zoo
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury School made a $460 donation to the Salisbury Zoo. The donation was raised through a Pajama Day idea led by third grader Samantha Kuna-Neto. Samantha presented the…
Museum guides complete Interpreter Guide Training
BERLIN, Md. - The Beach to Bay Heritage Foundation recently held a class for Certified Interpretive Guides at the Museum of Eastern Shore Culture. Participants are now certified as guides through the…
OCPD visits Little Learners Program
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Students with the Little Learners Program at the Ocean City Life Saving Station got some very special visitors from the Ocean City Police Department. The kids got to…
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