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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…
SU students give back to community
SALISBURY, Md. - More than 400 Salisbury University students spent their Saturday volunteering throughout the Salisbury area. They cleaned up and planted wildflowers at area parks and playgrounds, in addition to making…
Trails reopen at Assateague Island National Seashore
BERLIN, Md. - Assateague Island National Seashore has announced that construction is complete on the Life of the Marsh and Life of the Forest trails. Both trails are officially open for the public…
SU senior wins first place at art show
SALISBURY, Md. - Salisbury University senior Nick Davidowski won first place at his Senior Exhibition Show held for graduating Bachelor of Fine Arts students. The art class at the university taught him…
Salisbury Zoo to rebrand, relaunch
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Zoo announced over the weekend that it is rebranding. The new logo depicts silhouettes of two of the Salisbury Zoo's signature animals, an Andean Bear and a…
SU students selected as Fullbright Program semifinalists
SALISBURY, Md. - 12 students from Salisbury University were selected as semifinalists in the Fullbright Program. The program is the Government's Educational and Cultural Exchange Program. One of the finalists is biology…
47 ABC anchor attends local Career Day
SALISBURY, Md. - 47 ABC's anchor and reporter Rob Petree and Chief Photog Mike Lawrence made their way to Wicomico High School on Thursday for their Career Day. Rob says he had…
City of Salisbury announces March Employee of the Month
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury has announced their March Employee of the Month as Maurice Hudson. He demonstrated great teamwork and took time to speak with Salisbury elementary school students…
SU Cheerleading wins national championship
SALISBURY, Md. - Congratulations to the Seagull Cheerleading team for bringing home their first ever national championship. They traveled all the way to Florida to compete against 12 different teams and came out…
Milford PD announces Officer of the Quarter
MILFORD, Del. - The Milford Police Department named Patrolman Leah Brasure as the department's Officer of the Quarter. Brasure currently serves in the department's patrol division and is being recognized for her…
New dog park opens in Del.
BETHANY BEACH, Del. - Members of the Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for a brand new dog park in Frankford. The park is over 14,000 square feet…
WCPS announces Children's Mental Health Awareness Downtown Family Night
SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County Public Schools announces their first-ever Children's Mental Health Awareness Downtown Family Night. The event will be held on Friday, May 5th, and will feature live music, games,…
Parkside Baseball team honors retiring Wicomico Co. Sergeant
SALISBURY, Md. - The Parkside High School Baseball team took a moment to honor First Sergeant Donohoe of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, as he will be retiring this Sunday the 16th. The…
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