Caroline County educators call for change amid schools reopening
DENTON, Md. - For schools in Maryland, back to school plans are set in stone - at least for the first few weeks. But one group is now voicing their concerns after…
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OC businesses prepare for an uncertain offseason amid coronavirus pandemic
OCEAN CITY, Md. - The summer is winding down and that means fewer people will be visiting Ocean City. It is a change that could take a toll on businesses amid the…
Health officials brace for flu season colliding with COVID-19 pandemic
SALISBURY, Md. - With the coronavirus pandemic, local health experts say flu season will likely be a little bit more hectic this year. The Wicomico County Health Department says it will be…
First Annual Working Together for A Better Crisfield Festival to be held Friday
CRISFIELD, Md. - In Crisfield, the community is gearing up for their First Annual Working Together for A Better Crisfield Festival. The festival will take place this Friday at the Crisfield Elks Lodge Number 1044. Event organizers say the festival…
BREAKING: Maryland to begin Phase Three of reopening Friday, Sept 4th
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday that Maryland will begin Phase Three of its reopening plan this Friday, September 4th. This means that beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, indoor theaters where live performances occur or motion pictures…
Restricted bar service in Sussex Co. allowed to resume this weekend
SUSSEX CO., Del. - Governor John Carney announced on Tuesday that bars in some Sussex County zip codes will be allowed to reopen this weekend. Guests seated at bars must have reservations, they must order food, and they must be…
Gov. Carney, Division of Public Health release new guidance on fall sports in Del.
WILMINGTON, Del. - On Tuesday, Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Public Health released new guidance on playing fall sports safely in the first state. The new guidance categorizes sports by risk - high risk, medium risk, and…
Local universities say they're getting used to new normal
MARYLAND - Facemasks - social distancing - and a whole lot of hand washing. That's what college looks like these days during the times of COVID-19. Classes at Salisbury University started…
Maryland PSC prohibits utility shutoffs through November 15th
BALTIMORE, Md. - The Maryland Public Service Commission announced on Monday that it has prohibited residential utility service terminations through November 15th. Governor Larry Hogan's Executive Order prohibiting service terminations and late fees is set to expire on September 1st,…
Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company hosts fundraiser to purchase new equipment
TAYLORS ISLAND, Md. - Community members gathered at the Slaughter Creek Marina to help raise money for the Taylors Island Volunteer Fire Company. This comes after their boat docking challenge event got…
Discover Church holds drive-thru diaper distribution
GEORGETOWN, Del. - In Georgetown, more than a hundred diapers and wipes got handed out to families in need today at Discover Church. The event was held drive-thru style. Organizers say there…
Worcester Co. Humane Society holding Annual Wags & Whiskers Event
OCEAN PINES, Md. - Community members are gearing up for tomorrow's Third Annual Wags & Whiskers 31 Bags, Cash & More Bingo Event that benefits the Worcester County Humane Society.…
Beebe warning parents of Acute Flaccid Myelitis, they say don't ignore symptoms and go to the doctors
DELAWARE-- Beebe Healthcare is warning parents to monitor symptoms in children for a polio-like virus. The CDC recently sent out an alert on Acute Flaccid Myelitis saying they expect a higher…
Md. courts enter Phase IV of reopening plan
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Maryland Judiciary is making preparations to begin Phase IV of its five-phased COVID-19 emergency progressive reopening plan. Starting on Monday, August 31st, Maryland's circuit courts and the District Court of Maryland will resume statewide non-jury trials…
"It's really kind of bounced back better than we ever could've imagined": Realtor group says the housing market is looking up
EASTERN SHORE, Md.- A local realtor group told 47abc that the housing market is now doing well, despite the ongoing pandemic. The President of the Coastal Association of Realtors said back in March the market almost died completely, and that's…
Sussex Academy senior helping communities access dental supplies through a dental drive
SUSSEX CO., Del.- From toothpaste to toothbrushes, Else Leebel, a senior at Sussex Academy, is helping to get people in the community access to dental supplies if they are in…
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