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Worcester Youth & Family employee celebrates anniversary
WORCESTER CO., Md. - Congrats to Brian Scarborough, who is celebrating seven years with Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services. The organization is grateful for all your contributions. We want to hear…
Dorchester Co. Schools making summer repairs
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Schools are taking the off-season to help repair and replace all kinds of equipment. New items continue to be delivered and installed, and Dorchester County Schools are highlighting…
Delaware students win ArcGIS School Competition
DOVER, Del. - Six Delaware students each took home $100 prizes as winners of Esri's ArcGIS School Competition. First place winners Eric Lewis and Natalie Lewis took home gold for their respective…
Mindful Midwifery opens in Del.
CAMDEN, Del. - A ribbon cutting was held recently for the grand opening of Mindful Midwifery in Camden. Mindful Midwifery offers midwife-taught classes in women's health issues across the lifespan, as well…
Incoming UMES students honored with scholarships
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - Two incoming UMES students were recently honored. Mile Richardson and Hailey Fisher were honored with scholarships at the 2022 International Trailblazer Awards with Olympian Tommie Smith. We want to…
Badges for Balls program in Worcester Co.
WORCESTER CO., Md. - The Boys and Girls Club in Pocomoke invited Deputy Chris Timmons to join their Badges for Balls program. This week they played dodgeball, and it looks like they…
Rubber Duck Race coming to SBY Riverfest
SALISBURY, Md. - Kind SBY is announcing the very first Rubber Duck Race during SBY Riverfest. Each duck is $1 and 50% of the proceeds will be used to purchase stuffed animals…
Carousel organ returns to Delaware State Fair
HARRINGTON, Del. - 47 ABC's Hannah Cechini was joined by Dennis Robinson at the Delaware State Fair Sunday evening to talk about a big tradition at the fair - the Carousel Organ. Check…
Quality Advocates Group dedicates bench in Sharptown
SHARPTOWN, Md. - The Quality Advocates Group from the Henson Scout Reservation dedicated a bench to Lloyd Alexander's memory. On Saturday, the organization held a tribute to honor his scouting and conservation.…
OCFD announces new job openings
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The Ocean City Fire Department is announcing brand new openings for positions at the department. These positions include firefighter and paramedic positions. They say the positions will help…
Del. nursing student receives scholarship
DELAWARE - Sheena Stevenson, a senior at the Margaret A. Rollins School of Nursing, was awarded with this year's recipient of the Doctor and Miss Anis Saliba Scholarship. The scholarship was started…
Viewers celebrate 60th anniversary
DELMARVA - Happy 60th Anniversary to Wayne and Margie Wilkerson. Congrats to you both. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
UMES alum honored
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - UMES alumna Alyese Justis was recently awarded the Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences 2022 Outstanding New Teacher of the Year. We want to hear…
Servicios Latinos opens in Georgetown
GEORGETOWN, Del. - The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and local residents were out over the weekend celebrating a new business. Servicios Latinos, a Hispanic women-owned insurance company, opened on Sunday. We want…
Salisbury recognizes City Employee of the Month
SALISBURY, Md. - Wayne Witzke in the Water Works Department has been named City of Salisbury Employee of the Month. City officials say Wayne goes above and beyond to support the Waste…
One stop shop held in Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. - The Lower Shore Vulnerable Populations Task Force held their One Stop Event at the Leonard Apartments on Saturday. The event helped distribute food, vaccines, Narcan training, access to services,…
Northrop Realty celebrates opening of 5th coastal office
LEWES, Del. - Northrop Realty celebrated the opening of its 5th coastal office in Lewes last week. The new location will serve northern coastal towns and act as a training hub for…
Wave of support for Brooke's Toy Closet
SALISBURY, Md. - TidalHealth has received overwhelming support of donations for Brooke's Toy Closet in recent months. Back in June, Administrative Assistant Dale Wigglesworth posted a photo of the closet, which was…
Pocomoke Police to host backpack giveaway
POCOMOKE, Md. - The Pocomoke City Police Department will be hosting a backpack giveaway for students gearing up to go back to school. If you are a resident of the area, you…
Officers graduate from Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy
DELMARVA - 25 law enforcement officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, and Kent Counties graduated in the 88th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy. Congrats to all…
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