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Pocomoke City Police Department investigating shots fired
POCOMOKE CITY, Md – The Pocomoke City Police Department has confirmed that they are investigating an incident of shots fired late Saturday night. According to police, around 11:00pm Saturday night in the Moore Street area, there was a shot fired at a vehicle. Police have confirmed that the shooting did occur, but also say that there is no threat to public safety at this time.
Recommended PreK4 curriculum for Somerset County Public Schools due for final vote
WESTOVER -- Karen Karten, supervisor of Early Childhood Education, recommends the Somerset County Board of Education adopt Three Cheers for Pre-K as the new pre-kindergarten curriculum to start ...
Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset County high school rankings are in: Find out here
The 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings are in. The rankings include data on nearly 25,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. In total, nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six performance-based factors. Was your Maryland Lower Shore high school ranked...
Crab Pickers Strike of 1938 remembered through state historical marker
CRISFIELD -- Members of the Holy Pickers Union Center, in conjunction with Shiloh United Methodist Church, hosted a celebration Friday, May 10 across from the church for the formal unveiling of ...
Pipe Replacement Planned in Stockton
STOCKTON, MD.- A portion of a road in Stockton is set to close for pipe replacement work. Worcester County officials say a portion of Greenbackville Road, north of Rabbit Knaw Road, will close Monday, May 13, while crews replace a failed crossroad pipe. They say the repairs should be completed...
How to nominate those who donate talent, treasure in 40 Under 40 Philanthropy awards
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, whose mission is to inspire community-wide philanthropy, is currently seeking nominations for the 40 Under 40 in Philanthropy awards. The awards celebrate those who generously provide their time, talent or treasure to charitable causes and inspire others to create a significant difference on...
Forced to Change: What’s Affecting Virginia Seafood and Fishing?
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WFXR) — Captain Matt Mason looked across Curtis Merritt Harbor and reflected: “Fishing is something I’ve done my whole life.” Mason, a charter fishing guide, has worked the sea for more than four decades, much of that guiding trips for summer flounder operating his business, Marshland Charters. Summer flounder is a species of […]
Poultry Plant Sanitation Company Fined for Child Labor Violations in Accomack County
ACCOMAC, VA - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced nearly $650K in penalties for a janitorial company accused of employing children as young as 13 in overnight sanitation shifts at slaughter and meat packing facilities including Perdue Farms in Accomac, VA. The Department of Labor says a federal...
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