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Jay Copeland to open for Patti Labelle
SALISBURY, Md. - Local American Idol star and Salisbury native Jay Copeland will be hitting the stage again. He's opening up for Patti Lebelle on June 22nd at the Freeman Arts Pavilion.…
Gateway Subaru donates blankets to oncology patients
SALISBURY, Md. - Team members from Gateway Subaru in Delmar visited the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute to donate 80 blankets for oncology patients in Salisbury, Seaford, and Ocean Pines to keep…
Crisfield students and staff honored
CRISFIELD, Md. - Crisfield High School is congratulating their June Students and Staff of the Month. Students Bry'Jah W. in 10th grade, Harmony C. in 9th grade, and Tylia L. in 8th…
Higher Ground Outreach cleans up Tent City
GEORGETOWN, Del. - Higher Ground Outreach held a clean up day for the homeless tent city in Georgetown. The group, made up of two volunteers from Higher Ground and four of the…
Local students make bags for Adopt A Block program
SALISBURY, Md. - Students at Wicomico Middle School helped out the Adopt A Block Program at Emmanuel Church. They made bags to hold donations for the Adopt A Block party on June 25th.…
DSU students named White House HBCU Scholars
DELAWARE - Two Delaware State University students have been named among the recently announced group of White House HBCU Scholars. Jordan Spencer and Bralyn Page were selected for their accomplishments in academics,…
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…
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