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Gov. Carney signs Teen Dating Violence Month proclamation
DELAWARE - Governor John Carney joined the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council and advocates to sign a proclamation in recognition of Teen Dating Violence Month. Congratulations to teens Kellis and Lihlo who won the…
Gov. Carney tours projects from Transforming Downtown Dover plan
DOVER, Del. - Governor John Carney recently allocated $25 million to tour initial development projects from the Transforming Downtown Dover plan. The projects will make critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades necessary…
Delaware State Police receive fan mail
DELAWARE - Delaware State Police received fan mail following Police Fairy Dispatch, which sent police badges to kids across the U.S. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Laurel High students complete internship
LAUREL, Del. - Laurel High School students recently completed a six week internship with Pizza King. Students learned valuable job skills in the culinary and hospitality field. We want to hear your…
Berlin students deliver letters to OCPD
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Students from the Berlin Intermediate School delivered hand written letters to the Ocean City Police Department to thank them for all they do to keep their community safe.…
Local students get new flag for neighbor
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Last week, Ms. Enciu's 4th period class looked out a window and saw a tattered flag flying in a neighbor's yard. The students decided to get a new…
OCFD member passes EMT training
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Lexi Kliphouse with the Ocean City Fire Department officially passed her Maryland Basic EMT Training. This certification will allow her to better serve both residents and visitors of…
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…
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