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WBOC 70th Anniversary Special: Celebrating 7 Decades as Delmarva’s News Leader
DELMARVA - July 15th, 2024 marks WBOC’s 70th year on air as Delmarva’s News Leader, and we have a special program in store Monday night. Join us tonight, July 15th, at 7 p.m. for a deep-dive look at the past 7 decades since WBOC’s first broadcast on July 15th, 1954. From the very first launch at NASA Wallops Flight Facility, to the opening of the Salisbury Mall, the opening of the parallel span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to the Civil Rights Movement on the Eastern Shore, WBOC has been here to cover it all.
We rank the top 65 boys in Delaware high school sports for 2023-24
With summer in full swing, it's time to close the book on the year of high school sports. Here is our ranking of the top 65 boys from the past school year. Every athlete played a key role on the state's most successful squads or stood out to the coaches and media members...
These NJ supermarkets are hosting a big job fair this month. Everything you need to know
Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative, announced that its supermarkets will host hiring fairs on July 27, offering career opportunities and valuable retail experience. The walk-up job fairs will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at store locations throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware and Maryland. Interested...
‘A dumping ground’: Despite new state regulations, Caroline County still wrestling with impacts of DAF residuals
RIDGELY — When walking around his Ridgely residence and the Tuckahoe State Park, Al Martinez holds grave worries about the health of his neighbors and the environment. As president of the Tuckahoe Equestrian Center, he’s mindful of the cleanliness of riding trails throughout the park, along with the park’s bodies of water. Martinez’s concerns for the environment led him to join other Caroline County residents who publicly spoke out regarding tanks storing “food processing residuals.” ...
Talbot council hears recommendations for remaining American Rescue Plan funds
EASTON — Talbot County is preparing to distribute remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to a number of county departments and nonprofit organizations. Originally provided with $7.2 million in ARPA funding in 2021, the county has just under $2.3 million still available. Remaining funds must be obligated by the end of this year and used by the end of 2026. County Council Vice President Pete Lesher, who heads the county’s...
New Details Come To Light Following The Tragic Death Of Former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Hero Jacoby Jones
Additional details have emerged since reports regarding the death of former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones. The former WR, who also served as a returner during his time in the NFL, passed away this weekend at the age of 40. His family released a statement through the NFL Players...
Should Texas Follow Maryland’s Lead in Marijuana Pardons?
Texas, we've got a marijuana problem and no, it's not about usage, it's about how we handle arrests and incarcerations. In 2018, we were leading the nation with a whopping 70,000 marijuana possession arrests. Yes, you read that right! While the rest of the country is starting to come around on weed and arrest rates are dropping, we’re still hunting people down for the green stuff. (MPP).
DOJ reviewing allegation regarding Christina School Board member's residency
The Delaware Department of Justice is reviewing allegations that a Christina School Board member no longer lives in the United States, but officials declined to say whether the department will launch an official investigation. “We have the ability to investigate for alleged fraudulent activity,” Caroline De Jose, spokeswoman for the DOJ, wrote in an emailed statement. “While I can confirm that the referenced complaint has been brought to our attention and will be reviewed appropriately, we cannot comment on, confirm or deny potentially ongoing investigations.” ...
Delmarva shuts out Hillcats in series finale Sunday, 9-0
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The heat -- and the Delmarva Shorebirds -- finally wore down the Lynchburg Hillcats on Sunday in a 9-0 shutout loss at Bank of the Hames Stadium. Lynchburg (48-39) was dominated in nearly every way, as the Cats only earned three hits, with only one runner getting into scoring position, while being stranded.
Maryland Weather: Alert Days continue for intense heat & humidity with storms chances
BALTIMORE -- WJZ First Alert Weather Days continue through Wednesday for dangerous heat and humidity. Some storms are possible.Excessive Heat Warnings continue for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More excessive heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone should be taking heat precautions including drinking plenty of water, taking breaks in the A/C, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking in on pets and the elderly. Highs today will top out around 100°. BWI is headed for 101° and the previous record is 102° set in 1995. Tuesday's high temperatures will reach the lower 100s,...
Maryland elected officials head to Wisconsin for Republican National Convention
(Editor’s note:This reporting took place prior to the apparent assassination attempt on former President Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania. In a statement Saturday, Trump’s campaign spokesman said the former president “thanks law enforcement and first responders for their quick action” and is doing “fine.”)
UMGC, Governors Unite to Help Americans Disagree Better
Adelphi, Md. (July 15, 2024)—University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) President Greg Fowler joined three other college presidents on a panel at the National Governors Association (NGA) summer meeting in Salt Lake City last week to detail for the nation’s governors training programs designed to help Americans disagree better.
Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama
The Republican National Convention kicks off Monday to renominate former President Donald Trump and his yet-to-be-announced running mate, during an unprecedented moment in U.S. politics. The post Md. Republicans prep for a convention suffused with unexpected drama appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Saberi scholarship presented to School of Nursing students
Leaders from the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare announced two deserving students have been named as recipients of the Dr. Mansour Saberi Scholarship for 2024. Logan Clark, a senior from Selbyville, and Jada Sales-Morales, a first-year nursing student from Milford, are this year’s winners. This...
Laurel Police Warn Residents of Text Message Scam
LAUREL, DE - The Laurel Police Department is warning Sussex County residents of a recent text message scam. LPD say the scam involves the victim being sent a text message from a subject that claims to be someone they (the victim) know. Police say the conversations have started out normal, then transition to the subject asking for money in the form of gift cards.
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