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Salisbury fire crew rescues kitten
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Fire Department recently helped rescue a kitten. A couple came into the fire department saying they heard meowing from the front of their minivan. Members of Station…
SU Police Chief inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame
DELMARVA - The Eastern Shore Baseball Foundation recently inducted Edwin Lashley into their Hall of Fame. Lashley had a career in the sport in the early 70s before eventually leaving baseball and…
SU names Employee of the Year
SALISBURY, Md. - Congrats to Jason Mokar, Assistant Director of Campus Housing and Residence Life, for being named Salisbury University's Employee of the Year. He won this award for his excellent problem-solving…
New Superintendent in Wicomico Co.
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Wicomico County Schools will have a new Superintendent this July. The County Board of Education promoted Dr. Micah Stauffer to the position. Stauffer has been with…
Sussex Academy students honored
DELAWARE- Senior Emily Musgrove and juniors Alex Boswell and Kinsey Bellerose at Sussex Academy have been named Scholars by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation. They earned this reward for their performance in…
Wicomico Co. Schools employee honored for ten years of service
WICOMICO CO., Md. - Mark Thompson was recently awarded for his ten years of service with Wicomico County Public Schools. Thompson has served five years as a Board of Education member and…
47 ABC takes home awards
SALISBURY, Md. - The 47 ABC news team won multiple awards at the 2021 Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association banquet. Evening anchor Jordan Kudisch and Chief Photographer Mike Lawrence won Best Feature…
Hurlock Elementary celebrates Field Day
HURLOCK, Md. - Hurlock Elementary celebrated Field Day last week. Dorchester County Schools hosted some friendly competitions between classes in sports. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.
Free concert series returns to Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Arts and Entertainment District is pleased to announce another season of free concerts at the Pohanka Riverwalk Amphitheatre in Downtown Salisbury. The Friday night live concert series…
Fruitland Police Chief celebrates retirement
FRUITLAND, Md. - The Fruitland Police Department held a bittersweet goodbye on Tuesday. Their beloved Police Chief Brian Swafford worked his last shift of service on Tuesday. Chief Swafford had been with…
Assateague State Park receives grant from Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
BERLIN, Md. - Friends of Assateague State Park recently received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. We're told the grant will support horse and visitor safety on…
Nine SU students receive Fulbright Award
SALISBURY, Md. - Nine Salisbury University students and alumni have earned the prestigious U.S. Fulbright Student award. We're told it's actually a record at the school. The Fulbright is America's Flagship…
Del. teacher recognized as GEM nominee
MILTON, Del. - Milton Elementary teacher Jackie Wager is being recognized as the GEM nominee. Jackie is making Cape Henlopen and all of Delmarva proud with her hard work. We want to…
Dorchester Co. Schools Teacher of the Year recognized by State Board of Education
DORCHESTER CO., Md. - Dorchester County Public Schools Teacher of the Year Philip Albert represented the district while being recognized by the Maryland State Board of Education. He was joined by 23 other…
Millsboro hosting Summer Craft Fair
MILLSBORO, Del. - Millsboro will host its Summer Craft Fair this weekend. Visitors can expect the East Coast Garden Center to be packed with over 40 vendors and a variety of food…
Movies on the River a success in Salisbury
SALISBURY, Md. - The City of Salisbury's first Movies on the River night was a hit last week. The next installment is scheduled in three weeks and will feature a showing of…
OC Beach Patrol Captain celebrates 50 years
OCEAN CITY, Md. - A member of the Ocean City Beach Patrol will be celebrating a significant milestone this upcoming season. Captain Melbourne "Butch" Arbin III will be celebrating his 50th season…
Jimmy Charles releases song about Maryland
MARYLAND - Country music artist and Maryland native Jimmy Charles released his new single called "It's A Maryland Thing, You Wouldn't Understand". He references iconic spots like the Harborside Bar and Camden…
SFD honors several members with awards
SALISBURY, Md. - The Salisbury Fire Department honored several of their members recently with an award. Deputy Chief Darrin Scott, Lieutenant Aaron Colegrove, Sergeant Brandon Records, and Firefighter/Paramedic Brandon Scott received the Unit…
Nextgen STEM Academy holds Great Stem Expo
SALISBURY, Md. - The Nexgen STEM Academy held its Great Stem Expo over the weekend. Students at Salisbury Middle School were able to take part in the event with activities, games, and…
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