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Seal rescued in Bethany Beach
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - A seal was rescued in Bethany Beach last week. On Thursday, a local resident contacted the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation Institute when they noticed a tiny seal…
First responders receive pizza for National Pizza Day
WICOMICO CO., Md. - To celebrate National Pizza Day, Jim from the On Target Training Center provided deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office with lunch on Friday. We want to hear…
Cambridge PD thank local business owner
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police are thanking a local business owner. Louis Abey, owner of Louis' Barber Shop, stopped by with some lunch for the department. We want to hear your good…
Worcester Sheriff's Office recognizes Employees of the Month
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Worcester County Sheriff's Deputies Aaron Johnson, Mark Shayne, and Earl Buffa were all named Employees of the Month for the sheriff's office. They responded to a call in…
Rescued animals find forever home
DELAWARE - Last week, 76 animals were rescued from deplorable conditions in a Felton home. One of those survivors has found its forever home. Pumpkin has settled in and is bonding with…
Salisbury PD visits Parkside High School
SALISBURY, Md. - Members of the Salisbury Police Department's K-9 team visited Parkside High School for a demonstration as part of the school's criminal justice classes. Students were also able to get…
Stephen Decatur football team recognized
WORCESTER CO., Md. - 2a Football State Champs Stephen Decatur Football got a big honor from the Maryland General Assembly. State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, a Decatur alumni, and Representative Wayne Hartman…
Wicomico Rotary announces Hero Award recipients
WICOMICO CO., Md. - The Wicomico County Rotary Club recently honored two locals with the Hero Award for 2023. Bill Suess and Alfred Johns both helped with two separate water rescues. Suess…
47 ABC weekend team speaks to Wicomico Co. students
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC Weekend Anchor Deja Parker and Weekend Meteorologist Erich Ahlf talked to Wicomico County students on Monday. They spoke to students in the Violence Intervention Prevention Program about…
SU professor selected to teach at U.S. Air Force Academy
SALISBURY, Md. - Dr. Patrick McDermott with SU's Perdue School of Business has been selected as the 2024-2025 Distinguished Visiting Professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He will…
UMES Pharmacy Grads achieve highest pass rate
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Pharmacy graduates have achieved the highest NAPLEX first-time pass rate of any HBCU Pharmacy School for three years in a row. We…
Polar Plunge raises money for Special Olympics
MARYLAND - Maryland held their Polar Plunge, raising money for the Special Olympics. The Ocean City Police Department's squad had 17 plungers participate, raising over $20,000 and finishing in fourth place overall.…
Pocomoke Teacher of the Month honored
POCOMOKE, Md. - One teacher is being honored as Teacher of the Month. Leah Hitch is a second grade teacher at Pocomoke Elementary School. She was presented with an Amazon gift card as…
Masonic Charities donates to Dover Police Athletic League
DOVER, Del. - Masonic Charities of Delaware donated $5,000 to the Dover Police Athletic League. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Berlin hosting Valentine's Day Photo Contest
BERLIN, Md. - The Town of Berlin is hosting a Valentine's Day Photo contest. It runs until February 14th, and to participate, all you need to do is upload a photo to…
Operation Zipp Up a success
DOVER, Del. - Delaware Probation and Parole held its 16th annual Operation Zipp Up clothing campaign. Through the initiative, donated coats, blankets, gloves, hats, socks, and more are collected and distributed to…
Salisbury FD members read to West Salisbury students
SALISBURY, Md. - Second graders at West Salisbury Elementary School got some very special visitors this week. Members of the Salisbury Fire Department read aloud for a reading campaign, all to promote…
Sussex Co. 4th grader wins DelDOT "Name That Plow" contest
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Rehoboth Elementary School 4th grader Sophie Rowley was selected as the Sussex County winner for the Name That Plow contest hosted by DelDOT. "Ice Ice Bladey" was selected…
James M. Bennett science teacher honored
SALISBURY, Md. - Lillia Khmarskaia, a science teacher at James M. Bennett High School, was named a recipient of the National Science Teachers Association award for new teachers. The award is given…
Mardela wrestling coach wins 200th match
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Congratulations to Coach Dion Johnson for winning his 200th career match as the head coach of the Mardela wrestling team. He achieved his 200th victory at the Nandua tournament.…
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