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Ernest Davis sees narrow victory over Julie Giordano in Wicomico Executive race

SALISBURY, Md. - In an election night upset, Ernest Davis has unofficially been elected the next Wicomico County Executive by a razor-thin margin over incumbent Julie Giordano. As of 11:45 p.m., Davis held a nearly 3% lead with 14,757 votes over Giordano's 14,125 with all 69 precincts reporting. Davis, a...

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This Enchanting College Town In Maryland Will Steal Your Heart With Its Dining And Shopping

There’s a town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore where the river runs right through downtown and the fried chicken is treated like a local sport. That town is Salisbury, and it’s got a way of sneaking up on you with just how much charm it packs into a single afternoon.

Salisbury, MD · 1d
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Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town

A nonprofit seeking to build a tiny home community in Georgetown sued over a town decision to impose a pause on the development of such housing. The post Georgetown tiny home debate continues as pallet village owners sue town appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Georgetown, DE · 8d

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Chandler: Sussex has passed the tipping point

Sussex County's debate over growth is often framed as a choice between prosperity and nostalgia, as if residents must accept unchecked development or resign themselves to stagnation. That is a false choice.

Sussex County, DE · 3d

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Salisbury landlord to pay $100,000 in settlement over alleged housing voucher discrimination

SALISBURY, Md. - A Salisbury-based landlord must pay $100,000 in civil penalties and change its rental practices under a settlement resolving allegations that it discriminated against people using housing vouchers, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has announced. Disney Properties LLC owns, operates, or manages approximately 100 rental properties on Maryland’s...

Salisbury, MD · 1d

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Outnumbered Shore Democrats Celebrate Gains in Wicomico County

In a Democratic wave likened to a Blue Tsunami, Maryland’s Eastern Shore bucked the national trend on Tuesday, electing and reelecting Republicans up and down the ballot, from school boards to a seat in Congress. One exception was Wicomico County, where a Republican County Executive Julie Giordano was defeated,...

Wicomico County, MD · 1d

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Ocean City Gets Peaceful After The Crowds Leave, And These 6 Boardwalk Eateries Stay Open

Once summer packs up and heads home, Ocean City turns into a different town. The boardwalk gets quiet, parking gets easier, and you can actually hear yourself think on a morning walk by the water. The catch is that plenty of shops and restaurants close their shutters until spring, so...

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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City of Salisbury closes homeless encampment

Salisbury, Md. — The City of Salisbury’s closure of a homeless encampment underneath the bridge on Division Street has sparked conversation over the issue of homelessness in the city and what steps might be taken to address it. Feces began appearing under the Division Street bridge in Downtown...

Salisbury, MD · 3d

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Delmarva Today 11-6-26 Two Big Upsets as Blue Wave Reaches Eastern Shore

Ernie Davis defeated incumbent county executive Julie Giordano, while Matt James ousted Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan. Democrat Josh Hastings takes back seat in the House of Delegates for the Democrats. Host Don Rush Talks with Davis about his win and Mike Dunn, CEO and president of the Greater Salisbury Committee, about the significance of the result. Then, Rush talks with Delmarva Public Media's Bryan Russo about the ouster of longtime Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan by Matt James. Finally, Rush has a conversation with Delegate-elect Josh Hastings about returning district 38 B to the Democratic fold.

Ocean City, MD · 1d

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5 Old-Fashioned General Stores in Delaware That Preserve Small-Town History

Delaware keeps enough working farmland between its county seats and its resort coast that old-fashioned general … 5 Old-Fashioned General Stores in Delaware That Preserve Small-Town History Read more

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Sheriff-Elect Mark Lewis Outlines Plans in Dorchester Co.

(DORCHESTER CO. Md ) – From Hurlock to downtown Cambridge. Dorchester County voters have made their choice, Mark Lewis will be the county’s new sheriff. We caught up with the sheriff elect about the first issues he plans to tackle after his swearing in. After winning the Republican...

Dorchester County, MD · 1d

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Longtime Ocean City Mayor Defeated After Two Decades in Office

Ocean City, Maryland, will have a new mayor for the first time in two decades after longtime incumbent Rick Meehan was defeated by City Council President Matt James in the town’s municipal election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. According to election results released by the Town of Ocean City,...

Ocean City, MD · 3d

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Wawa opens 12th Sussex store, plans five more by 2028

Route 24 location near Lewes adds another fuel and food retailer to one of eastern Sussex County’s busiest growth corridors LEWES, Del. — Wawa has opened its 12th Sussex County store along Route 24 near Lewes and plans five more locations in the county by the end of 2028, continuing the convenience-store chain’s expansion in one of Delaware’s fastest-growing areas. ... Read More The post Wawa opens 12th Sussex store, plans five more by 2028 appeared first on Milford LIVE! - Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties .

Sussex County, DE · 2d

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Development around Route 9 topic of Nov. 17 public workshop

With Route 9 traffic as far as the eye can see becoming a common occurrence on many days, Sussex County and state officials are giving residents insight into efforts to ease growing congestion. The state is trying to determine how to improve traffic on the key east-west corridor as housing...

Sussex County, DE · 3d

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Democratic Wave Produces Blue Ripples on Eastern Shore

Voters across the Delmarva region trekked to the polls Tuesday to decide a number of consequential races, none more closely watched than the congressional contest where eight-term Republican Andy Harris defeated Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz. It was Harris’ closest margin of victory since his 2022 election win over Democrat Heather...

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Lewes-area townhome development would bring affordable housing

A proposed townhome development next to Route 1 may be the first of several new additions to Sussex County's affordable housing program The post Lewes-area townhome development would bring affordable housing appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Sussex County, DE · 2d

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Wicomico County poised for political shift as thousands of ballots remain uncounted

SALISBURY, Md. - Wicomico County appears headed toward a significant shift in political leadership following Tuesday's general election, with Democrats poised to take control of the County Council and Democrat Ernest "Ernie" Davis holding a lead over incumbent Republican County Executive Julie Giordano. Davis received 14,757 votes compared to Giordano's...

Wicomico County, MD · 3d

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TidalHealth Mobile Mammography screenings for November 2026

SOMERSET, SUSSEX, WICOMICO and WORCESTER counties — TidalHealth Mobile Mammography brings 3D breast cancer screenings directly to communities across the Delmarva Peninsula, helping reduce barriers to care and improve access to early detection close to home. The program will offer the following screening events in November 2026:. Nov. 4:...

Wicomico County, MD · 2d

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Dorchester County seeks answers for sinking Elliott Island Road

DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – Dorchester County is looking for the cause of a sinking road on Elliott Island, and it’s asking engineers for help. The County Council voted this week to advertise a request for proposals for geotechnical engineering services on Elliott Island Road. Proposals are due Nov. 24.

Dorchester County, MD · 2d

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Talbot County Man Uses Lucky Penny to Win $30,000 on 30X Cash Scratch-Off

A Talbot County man got on a lucky roll. He found a penny, won $100 and turned it into a $30,000 win on 30X Cash. The retired machinery worker has the habit of finding coins and found a penny with the head facing up in a parking lot. He thought it was a lucky sign and used it on a scratch-off that won him $100. He then decided to use some of his winnings to purchase a 30X Cash scratch-off.

Talbot County, MD · 2d