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81st National Folk Festival returns to Downtown this month
SALISBURY, Md. - The 81st National Folk Festival will take over Downtown Salisbury in just 13 days. It's America's largest, most prestigious, and longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage. The festival…
Wallops launch successful
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. - After launching Thursday morning with students watching in awe, a rocket carrying their experiments was successfully recovered and is returning to NASA's Wallops facility. The rocket…
Perseids Meteor Shower visible over Delmarva
DELMARVA - The Perseids Meteor Shower will be at its peak Thursday and Friday nights, and Assateague Island and other secluded beaches on Delmarva are excellent places to view it. If you…
Long Neck Elementary honors former Assistant Principal
LONG NECK, Del. - Long Neck Elementary School held a special ceremony to dedicate a bench on school grounds in honor of former Assistant Principal Scott Steedman. Steedman passed away in 2020 and…
Chesapeake Healthcare holds 9th annual Golf Tournament
DELMARVA - Chesapeake Healthcare recently held their 9th annual Golf Tournament. The tournament is held to raise funds for their Summer Mental Health Therapeutic Program. The program offers therapy and adventure for…
Conservation Job Corps graduation
MARYLAND - More than three dozen young Marylanders recently graduated from the Conservation Job Corps after five weeks of job training and education. The Conservation Job Corps is an organization that provides…
Friday Night Live Concert Series returns this Friday
SALISBURY, Md. - The Friday Night Live Concert Series at Downtown Salisbury's Riverwalk Amphitheater continues this Friday with Klassic Soul. Whether it's R&B, Motown, Jazz, Country, or Gospel, this multitalented group will…
Salisbury Zoo hosting End of Summer Party
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Zoo is hosting an End of Summer Party this Saturday, August 13th. Swing by the zoo between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for keeper talks, face painting, food…
Easton High School grads complete apprenticeships
EASTON, Md. - Two Easton High School Class of 2022 grads have completed their apprenticeships through the Maryland Youth Apprenticeship Program. The program allows juniors and seniors to develop job skills to…
Celebrating National Lighthouse Day
LEWES, Del. - Sunday was National Lighthouse Day. Lewes officials shared beautiful pictures of the lighthouse that helps to guide the Cape May Ferry every day. We want to hear your good…
GoFundMe raising money for Smith Island residents
SMITH ISLAND, Md. - A GoFundMe created to help rebuild many of the homes damaged by the tornado on Smith Island has raised over $75,000. If you'd like to donate, search for "Smith…
Local girl spends day as City Administrator
SALISBURY, Md. - Maura Ennis of Salisbury got the chance to be City Administrator for the day on Thursday. She had a full plate signing documents, attending meetings, and even having lunch…
Coast Guard celebrates 232 years
DELMARVA - The Coast Guard is celebrating its 232nd year. Since 1790, the Coast Guard has protected our shores, in addition to now providing much needed rescue services to those traveling the…
Wicomico Co. Schools celebrate Director of Special Education with parade
SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County Public Schools took part in a parking lot parade Wednesday morning to celebrate Mrs. Bonnie Walston, Director of Special Education. She has been the school system's outstanding…
Maryland DNR awards grants for climate projects
MARYLAND - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be awarding more than $2 million to various climate projects across the state. We're told it'll be used to help communities prepare for…
Military Academy grad sworn in as honorary member
DELAWARE - 18-year-old Jared Towery, a 2022 grad of the First State's Military Academy, had plans of going into the Marine Corps. But, an accident sidelined him from his training. Now, the…
Games Park opens at Salisbury Riverwalk
SALISBURY, Md. - Just a few days ago, the City of Salisbury revealed the newest addition to the Riverwalk - the new Games Park. The space is home to a variety of…
Wavvy Gravy scheduled to perform at Friday Night Live Concert Series
SALISBURY, Md. - The Friday Night Live Concert Series at Downtown Salisbury's Riverwalk Amphitheater continues this Friday. August 5th. Be sure to check out Wavvy Gravy this Friday for another fun concert…
Dover PD Youth Academy underway
DOVER, Del. - The Dover Police Department's Youth Academy is in full swing. Kids went to visit the Air Mobility Command Museum, which allowed them to try out the impaired/distracted driving simulator.…
Pohanka accepting school supply donations
SALISBURY, Md. - All Pohanka car dealership locations are now accepting donations of school supplies to donate to classrooms across Wicomico County. The event will lead up to an even bigger Back…
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