The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated Accomack and Northampton Counties as primary natural disaster areas as severe drought conditions persist on the Commonwealth’s Eastern Shore.
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Jack Ford is the weekend anchor, weather presenter, and a reporter for WBOC. Jack joined the WBOC team in June of 2023 covering Sussex County, but now can be found covering stories across Delmarva. Jack graduated from American University in Washington, D.C. studying Journalism and Political Science
The City of Rehoboth Beach announced that daytime paving is scheduled to begin on Rehoboth Avenue this Monday.
As Americans prepare to vote tomorrow, hundreds of thousands on Delmarva are getting ready to cast their ballots. However, voters in Delaware should be aware of restrictions on campaign attire at polling places, which are more specific than in the neighboring states of Maryland and Virginia.
As October closes, the drought on Delmarva shows no sign of easing. If no rain arrives by Thursday, October could become the driest month in Delaware's recorded history.
Incumbent Republican Bryan Shupe and Democratic challenger Rony Baltazar-Lopez are vying for Delaware’s 36th District seat, a position held by Republicans for over 40 years.
A new tax may soon impact short-term rentals across Sussex County. At tomorrow’s County Council meeting, officials are expected to discuss an ordinance that could impose a 3% tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, made possible by recent state legislation.