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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…
Cambridge PD Liaison celebrates anniversary
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police Community Liaison Mr. Montre Jenkins is celebrating his one year mark with the department. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Pets on the Plaza: Meet King Boo and Shy Guy
Meet King Boo and Shy Guy, a pair of kittens available for adoption through the Worcester County Humane Society at 410-213-0146.
Bennett Middle students recognized
SALISBURY, Md. - Bennett Middle School staff recently submitted positive referrals for students who were behaving with kindness, making responsible decisions, and striving for high achievement. 6th grader Kevin Velazquez Rivera, 7th…
Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association donates to HALO
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Members of the Wicomico Retired School Personnel Association made a generous donation of food to the HALO Ministry to help fill the shelves of their food pantry. This…
Guests read to local students for Read Across America Day
SALISBURY, Md. - Many guests recently read to students at Chipman Elementary for Read Across America Day. The school thanks all the guests who were able to help out and read to…
Cambridge PD donates to girls basketball team
CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Cambridge Police donated $1,000 to Cambridge South Dorchester's Girls Basketball team to help with travel expenses. The team is headed to square off against the Southern Rams. We want…
Seaford PD welcomes new officer
SEAFORD, Del. - Seaford Police Department's newest officer has graduated. Ptl. Lana Towery graduated from the City of Dover Municipal Police Academy. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
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