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City of Salisbury April Employee of the Month named
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury has named its April Employee of the Month. Mike Fiorelli works in the Department of Information Services and is being honored for his work implementing…
Salisbury Zoo celebrates female red wolf's birthday
SALISBURY, Md. - Happy 11th birthday to Shiloh, the Salisbury Zoo's female red wolf. Her species is critically endangered, so be sure to stop by and say happy birthday. We want to…
Mardela Bocce Team takes gold
SALISBURY, Md. - The Mardela Warriors Bocce Team took home gold at their tournament this week. This victory will advance them to the state tournament. We want to hear your good news,…
WCPS celebrating educators for Teacher Appreciation Week
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Wicomico County Public Schools is celebrating educators this week for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to all of the teachers for shaping the minds and hearts…
DSU athletes recognized as Athletes of the Year
DELAWARE - Congratulations are in order for Alondra Maldonado and Tayshaun Chisolm for being named the 2022-2023 Delaware State Athletes of the Year. They got these awards for their leadership and success in…
47 ABC Chief Meteorologist celebrates birthday
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC's Chief Meteorologist Rich Wirdzek celebrated his birthday on Sunday. We're told he spent the day with family and friends at the beach and enjoyed some crabs on…
Cambria Hotel donates to Diakonia
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Cambria Hotel in Ocean City donated $5,000 to the homeless shelter Diakonia. They also provided a pool party for five families in their emergency shelter. We want…
TidalHealth doctors elected Fellows of the American College of Physicians
SALISBURY, Md. - TidalHealth has announced that doctors Sameer Shaik-Abdul and Shahabuddin Soherwardi have been elected Fellows of the American College of Physicians. The distinction recognizes achievements in internal medicine, the specialty of…
IRSD Teacher of the Year announced
DELAWARE - Kasey Revel of Sussex Central High School has been selected as the Indian River School District's Teacher of the Year. She has been an agri-science teacher at Sussex Central since…
Bayhealth raises over $43,000 for Go Pink campaign
DELAWARE - Bayhealth raised over $43,000 for its Go Pink campaign. All funds are split between Bayhealth and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition to provide cancer screenings and education to local residents.…
Worcester Co. School Resource Officer of the Year recognized
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy Patricia Donelson was recognized as the School Resource Officer of the Year. She was recognized by the American Legion Post 166 as part of…
Hebron Savings Bank gives financial lessons to local students
SALISBURY, Md. - Hebron Savings Bank managers delivered financial literacy lessons to local K through 8 students. The bankers raised financial awareness through in-school presentations promoting responsible saving habits. Employees taught students…
Dorchester Co. teacher celebrates retirement
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Congratulations are in order for Mrs. Laura Layton on her retirement. She was an English teacher for over 50 years and served 8 years on the Board of Education.…
SU Jazz Festival to be held this week
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury University's Peter and Judy Jackson Music Program will be hosting a Jazz Festival this week. Concerts will be held in the Holloway Hall auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday…
Maple Elementary playgroup works on garden
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Lil Cubs playgroup from Maple Elementary spent part of their day getting dirty in their Spring Garden. The kids were put to work planting tomatoes, radishes, carrots, and…
47 ABC MCO receives Earth Day Photography Award
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC Master Control Operator Josh Griffin received an award from Wor-Wic Community College for his participation in their Earth Day photo contest. Way to go Josh! We want…
Rosenfeld's celebrates 10 years
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. - Rosenfeld's Deli is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The Jewish Delicatessen has three locations here on the shore. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
DSU Step Team takes first place
DELAWARE - Delaware State University's Step Team was crowned the National Collegiate Performing Arts National Step Champions. Over the weekend, teams from 18 different states met in New York to compete. Not…
UMES breaks ground on new fields
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - UMES broke ground on their brand new baseball and softball fields this week. It's a much needed upgrade, as both teams were playing and practicing at Salisbury University.…
Former Sen. Addie Eckhardt honored
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Congratulations are in order for former Maryland Senator Addie Eckhardt, who received the first ever Maryland Rural Health Association Lifetime Achievement. The vote was made by the legislative…
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