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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.…
Millsboro Fire Company retiree recognized
MILLSBORO, Del. - Congratulations to retiree Dick Ward of the Millsboro Fire Company for being recognized as a Lifetime instructor. He's been an instructor for 15 years and has had an outstanding record…
Salisbury Zoo tortoise turns 42
SALISBURY, Md. - Happy Birthday to the Salisbury Zoo's oldest animal, Lucy the Gopher Tortoise. Lucy just turned 42 and got a special treat for her birthday. We want to hear your…
Laurel Police Chief retires
LAUREL, Del. - Congratulations to Chief Danny Wright of the Laurel Police Department on his upcoming retirement. Chief Wright has been in law enforcement since 1988 and started at the Ocean City…
Diakonia receives table donation
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Home Depot in Ocean City and Donna Brock donated lifetime folding tables to Diakonia. These tables will provide a space for clients to eat and also assist with…
SFD Lieutenant receives Mayor's Award
SALISBURY, Md. - Lieutenant Zach Bridges with the Salisbury Fire Department received the Mayor's Award for exemplary service. Last year, Lieutenant Bridges re-started the Salisbury Fire Department's Junior Fire Academy, bringing improvements…
SPD honors employee for milestone anniversary
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Police Department is celebrating a milestone work anniversary for one of its employees. Maria Murphy, Chief Administrative Records Clerk, is marking 50 years with the agency. She…
Wicomico Co. man honored with AARP Andrus Award
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Allen Brown with the Wicomico Retired School Association received AARP's Andrus Award for Community Service. This award is given to individuals age 50 and over who volunteer their…
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