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SALISBURY, Md. – A caroline county woman reported missing over the weekend has been found dead. 31-year-old Christine Marie Pettis was found deceased in her vehicle on Filmore Street in Salisbury yesterday. Pettis was reported missing Friday. Her family tells us it was quote “very out of character for...

Two Salisbury University squads are headed to the Division III National Championships later this week, as the baseball and softball teams for the Sea Gulls both won their Super Regional matchups over the past weekend to continue their seasons. SU baseball and softball, two of the top-ranked teams in the...

WESTOVER, Md. - Somerset Intermediate School underwent a brief lockdown today after the school received threats from parents of a student, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Department. According to the Department, a fight between students in Princess Anne over the weekend escalated in the parents making threats against...

SALISBURY, Md. - The controversial rumble strips that were installed on a busy Salisbury street are no more. The City claimed the rumble strips were placed at Camden Avenue near South Boulevard while a traffic analysis could be conducted. But neighbors like Brad Phillips say whatever the reason, they're glad...

SALISBURY, MD – Tyree Anthony Showell, 47, was taken into custody on Monday, May 22, 2023, following an investigation by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Community Action Team (CAT). A search and seizure warrant was executed at Showell’s residence on the 1200 block of Pocahontas Avenue, revealing 16.72 grams of cocaine, digital scales, packaging material, and marijuana. At the time of his arrest, Showell was on parole for previous Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) related offenses. He is currently held at the Wicomico County Detention Center without bond. The post Wicomico County Man Arrested for Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine appeared first on Shore News Network.

SALISBURY, Md. – Police need your help to locate 31 year old Christine Marie Pettis of Wicomico County, now missing since Friday morning. Her family says they noticed when she did not show up to work Friday, which is quote “very out of character for her to do.”

The FredNats opened up a two week home stand by sweeping both ends of a doubleheader against the Delmarva Shorebirds. In game one, which was a resumption from an April game that was suspended due to rain, the two clubs took the field in the bottom of the second inning with Delmarva ahead 2-1. Brad Lord held the score there, until the top of the fifth inning. Carter Young and Angel Tejada both singled, then Samuel Basallo got plunked to load the bases. Lord struck out a pair of batters to get two outs, but Erison Placencia singled into right field to plate Young and push Delmarva ahead 3-1.

Budgets, a shake up in Annapolis and transitioning into the job. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talks with Salisbury Mayor Jack Heath in this excerpt from this Friday's Delmarva Today.

WALDORF, MD — The Parkside Rams beat The Patuxent Panthers 3-1 to capture the MPSSAA 2A Baseball State Title. Pitcher Aiden Brinsfield was tasked to bring home the hardware and he delivered with a complete game, allowing just four hits and twelve punchouts. The Rams finish the season 20-4-1 after winning their first state title in program history.

SALISBURY, Md. - The city announced they will be removing the rumble strips and installing permanent flashing stop signs at the intersection of Camden Avenue and South Boulevard. The temporary rumble strips at Camden Avenue will reportedly be removed on Tuesday, May 30. The news come after neighbors complained that...

SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Salisbury man for charges stemming from a July 2022 alleged burglary at West Salisbury Elementary School. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Melvin Johnson, 34, allegedly broke a window to gain access to the school. Further...

SALISBURY, MD – Melvin Eugene Johnson, a 34-year-old Salisbury man, has been charged in connection with a burglary at West Salisbury Elementary School on July 31, 2022. On May 4, 2023, a search warrant was executed at Johnson’s residence where a .410 rifle was discovered in his bedroom. Johnson, a felon previously convicted of burglary, is prohibited from possessing firearms. He turned himself in on May 10, and was arrested on charges related to the burglary and possession of a firearm. Johnson is currently out on a $10,000 bond. The post Salisbury Man Charged in Connection to School Burglary appeared first on Shore News Network.

Small craft advisories were up on Tuesday and will be up on Wednesday. Lewes Harbour Marina told us none of their boats left the dock and only a few boats fished the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal on Tuesday. Those that braved the northeast winds did manage to catch a few flounder on minnows and Gulp!.

SALISBURY, Md. – Congratulations to the SU Men’s Lacrosse team for winning the 2023 Division 3 National Championship. They took down first-ranked Tufts at Lincoln Financial Field in Philly. This is Salisbury’s 13th national championship, typing the division 3 record with Hobart. We want to hear your...

The Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Aaron Goodman of Millsboro, Delaware on numerous gun charges following a traffic stop that occurred in Delmar earlier this morning. On May 26, 2023, at approximately 2:03 a.m., a trooper on patrol observed a red Dodge pickup truck traveling eastbound on Line Road east...

MARSHALL, Texas - The Moravian University softball squad will face No. 1 Salisbury (Md.) University on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. CDT in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Division III World Series. The tournament is being hosted by East Texas Baptist University and the Greyhounds will be making their fourth appearance in the Division III World Series and first since 2010.

SALISBURY, MD---Two Salisbury University alumnae will spend part of the next year teaching English and experiencing cultures abroad as recipients of the 2023-24 U.S. Fulbright Student Award. Samantha Bartell ’22, from Montgomery Village, MD, will fulfill her English Teaching Assistantship award in Moldova. Hira Shahbaz ’20, from Salisbury, will undertake...

SALISBURY, Md. - Our heroes were not forgotten in Wicomico County. Monday morning, veterans from all branches of the military were invited to the Wicomico County Civic Center. During the ceremony veterans in the audience and the fallen soldiers were honored. The service included: the singing of The National Anthem, branch prayers, Volley of Arms by Wicomico Sheriff's Department, Amazing Grace on the bagpipes, and the reading of the 191 memorial names.

SALISBURY, Md. – Congratulations are in order for Salisbury University junior Megan Spicer. She received one of the inaugural Board of Regents Student Excellence scholarships. Spicer was recognized in the leadership and advocacy category for her efforts on campus. We want to hear your good news, just email newsroom@47abc.com.

Drug offense indictments brought earlier this month against numerous local residents by a multi-jurisdictional grand jury were made public this week. The allegations were sealed by the court until the suspects could be arrested. Sixty-four-year-old Maurice Anthony Taylor, of Temperanceville, was one of those that were taken into custody. He...