A WGMD Local News Article
Salisbury Hosting First Black Business Expo This Weekend
The city of Salisbury will play host to it’s first ever Black Business Expo this weekend. Saturday afternoon nearly 20 black business owners from across the Eastern Shore. The event, which will take place Saturday afternoon at the Salisbury Hampton Inn is intended to promote economic growth, and highlight the importance of supporting African-American owned…
Read MoreAuto Body Shop Fire in Millsboro Injuries Man
One man was injured after a fire broke out at an auto body shop east of Millsboro on Thursday night. Fire crews from Indian River and Millsboro responded to the blaze in the work area of Harmon’s Body Shop located on Gull Point Road. The man’s condition is unknown, although he did suffer some degree…
Read MoreStyx to Headline Ocean City Jellyfish Festival This Summer
The Ocean City Jellyfish Festival has announced the headliner for this summer’s event. The 1970’s rock band Styx will preform at the festival, which runs from June 21 to June 23. Styx will perform alongside other bands and artists during the three day event. The band, which is from Chicago is known for hits like…
Read MoreJudge Rejects Sussex Tech Inappropriate Photo Suspect’s Requests
A judge has rejected requests from Elias Stephens, the suspect accused of taking illegal photographs of students at the Sussex Technical High School homecoming dance. In a Wednesday hearing, the judge told Stephens he would not lower his bail, and added terms to what will be required of any bail bondsman who provides Stephens with…
Read MoreTwo People Who Fell from Tanker Ship off Chincoteague Expected to Survive
Two engineers who fell from a tanker ship’s lifeboat about 70 miles east of Chincoteague are expected to survive their injuries. Coast Guard officials tell WGMD the two were working on the tanker’s lifeboat, when it detached and dropped into the water. The Coast Guard and Navy responded, saving the pair. They suffered injuries including…
Read MoreWicomico County Accident Leads to DUI Arrest
A single vehicle accident in Wicomico County Wednesday night led to the arrest of 31-year-old Elijah Lewis of Delmar, charged on DUI and negligent driving charges. Lewis crashed his vehicle at Brown Road north of Zion Road in Parsons. Authorities say his Ford pickup truck smelled of alcohol. State Troopers tell WGMD the suspect’s vehicle…
Read MoreProposed Delaware Law Targets Illegal Dumping
A bill making it’s way through Delaware’s State Senate would increase penalties on offenders who illegally dump. Those charged would face hefty fines as well as community service. Currently, illegal dumping falls under the same statue as littering, which can carry a 50 dollar fine and eight hours of community service. Under the new proposal,…
Read MoreDelaware Officials Blame Nurse For Prison Inmate’s Death
A report by the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation states that a state prison inmate serving six months in jail for a probation violation died after what it calls “incompetent” actions by a contracted nurse. The report says the nurse took nearly 20 minutes to call 9-1-1 after the inmate became unresponsive at the Sussex…
Read MoreSnow Hill Looking for New Police Chief
The Help Wanted signs are posted, as the town of Snow Hill Police Department searches for a new boss to lead it’s ranks. The current Police Chief Tom Davis’s last day is Sunday. Town officials are searching for a new chief who can manage at least five officers, and one administrative aide. Stephen Mathews, the…
Read MorePrincess Anne Building Fire Under Investigation
The Maryland State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating the cause of a Tuesday afternoon fire in Princess Anne that destroyed a pole building. The blaze broke out just after 3pm on Venton Road. The Princess Anne Fire Department responded, getting the fire under control in just under two hours. WGMD has learned a neighbor discovered…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Tackle Distracted Driving Under Cover
Delaware State Police and the Office of Highway Safety are teaming up to battle distracted driving in the state with a series of undercover enforcement initiatives across the state. The operations will take place in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties, and will be conducted by undercover troops, often in an unmarked van, flagging nearby…
Read MoreMaryland Lawmakers Consider Changes to School After Labor Day Law
Several Maryland State House committees have approved a bill that would give local school districts the option of returning to starting the school year before Labor Day. The 2017-2018 school year was the first in Maryland to start after Labor Day, after an executive order, championed by Comptroller Peter Franchot was signed by Governor Larry…
Read MoreSalisbury’s Growth Could Mean New Fire Station on North Side
Salisbury city leaders are considering establishing a new fire station on the north side of the city As the city continues to see rapid growth in population, Salisbury City Fire Chief John Tull says the department has been getting numerous calls from the northern portion of Salisbury. Tull says the Department’s goal is to arrive…
Read MoreVirginia Seafood Business Owner Takes Plea Deal Over Fraud Scheme
Casey’s Seafood, which did business in and around the Chesapeake Bay has taken a plea deal for a crabbing fraud scheme. The Virginia seafood business owner made millions of dollars selling crab meat, alleging it was from the Chesapeake Bay, when in actuality in was caught off the waters of China, Indonesia and Vietnam. The…
Read MoreIndian River School District Referendum Defeated
The Indian River School District’s referendum on capital improvement and current expenses was defeated on Tuesday. The referendum took place Tuesday, with district residents voting from 7am to 8pm. WGMD has learned on the question of Major Capital Improvements for the district, the vote were 3,202 for, and 3,866 against. On the question of Current…
Read MoreDelmarva Governors Event Postponed in Midst of Northam Controversy
The Greater Salisbury Committee has postponed an upcoming event set to feature the Governors of Delmarva. The leaders of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia were set to gather at Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall on February 11th to discuss issues pertinent to the Delmarva Peninsula. In a statement, GSC told WGMD “GSC looks forward to bringing together…
Read MoreNew Information on Bridgeville House Fire
WGMD has learned more about a house fire in Bridgeville over the weekend. Authorities say that dozens of snakes were recovered from the home on Walnut Street. There were 47 snakes, with 45 of them surviving. Officials say they haven’t yet determined what caused the blaze which broke out Sunday afternoon , but that the…
Read MoreFrigid Weather Bursts Pipe at Milford Little League Concession Stand
Last week’s bitter below-freezing temperatures are to blame for a water pipe burst in Milford. The water pipe burst in the ceiling at the Milford Little League’s concession stand, which sent over 100 thousand gallons of water into the building. The water heavily damaged the building, causing the ceiling to cave and creating damage throughout…
Read MoreJames T. Vaughn Inmates Sue Officers, Alleging Abuse
Nine inmates charged in the death of a Delaware correctional officer’s murder during the 2017 prison riot at James T. Vaughn Correction Institution are now suing correctional officials, alleging they were abused. Following the 18-hour standoff, Officer Steven Floyd was found dead. Media reports indicate that inmate Dwayne Stats said he had organized the uprising.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Route 50 REOPENS at Riddle Lane East of Berlin after Crash
UPDATED – Maryland State Police have identified the driver in the vehicle crash this morning on Route 50 in Berlin. He is 19 year old Tyler Birch of Ocean Pines. He was the only person in the vehicle. The investigation is continuing. ======================================================== UPDATED – 8:30AM – Route 50 has reopened at Riddle Lane near…
Read MoreWilmington 6th Grader Among President’s Special Guests at Tonight’s State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump will deliver his second State of the Union address tonight, which will be heard live on WGMD. As always there will be special guests of the President and First Lady who will be present – and mentioned during the address. Included this year is 6th grader Joshua Trump from Wilmington who has…
Read MoreFamily’s 13-Year-Old Dog Returns After Being Missing for Three Weeks
A Delaware family’s 13-year-old dog has returned after being missing for three weeks. Reports indicate the dog named “Spanky” went missing several weeks ago. He remained missing in the midst of the frigid temperatures, some nights in the single digits with wind chills below zero. WGMD has learned two people found the dog beneath the…
Read MoreThree Sentenced For Wicomico County Robbery Spree
Authorities in Wicomico County say three people have been sentenced for a robbery spree during the summer of 2018. Wicomico County State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes says two men and one woman pled guilty to three counts of robbery. 18-year-old Jerome Garrett and 18-year-old Bradford Carter, as well as 19-year-old Julie Murphy were found guilty, with…
Read MoreFirst Ever Delmarva Farmers Union Convention Held Over the Weekend
Area farmers converged on Pocomoke City this weekend for the first annual Delmarva Farmers Union Convention. The inaugural event kicked off what organizers hope to be an annual gathering, focusing on discussing issues pertinent in agricultural communities. Among the issues: access to food markets, creating opportunities for new farmers, and regulations that hinder sales across…
Read MoreAlmost 50 Snakes Recovered from Bridgeville House Fire
Dozens of pet snakes were rescued from a Sussex County house fire. The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon at a home on Walnut Street in Bridgeville. Fire officials tell WGMD say they saved nearly 50 snakes successfully, with no reported injures. There’s no word on what caused the fire. UPDATE: An earlier version of this…
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