After Public Hearing, Worcester License Board Confirms No More Carryout Drinks

SNOW HILL – Local bars and restaurants will not be able to continue offering carryout alcoholic drinks following a decision by the Worcester County Board of License Commissioners.The board vote...

County Moving Ahead With Agritourism Legislation; Public Hearing Will Be Held

SNOW HILL – Agritourism legislation is moving forward this week after the majority of the Worcester County Commissioners agreed to put their name on the bill.The agritourism bill discussed amon...

Local NAACP Branch Hosts Race Discussion In Berlin

BERLIN– Area residents shared their views on race relations during a conversation hosted by the Worcester County NAACP this week.In front of a crowd of local residents as well as visitors parti...

Freedom Bus Tour Ends With Meeting In Ocean City

OCEAN CITY — Leaders of state and local NAACP branches completed a Freedom Bus tour of the Eastern Shore with a rally in front of City Hall in Ocean City on Monday evening.The tour began in Anna...

More Funds Needed For Shoreline Restoration Projects

SALISBURY – A request for increased funding is expected to benefit two shoreline restoration projects in Wicomico.On Tuesday, Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Director Steve Miller ...

Ocean City Museum Offering Free Daily Programs

OCEAN CITY – Officials at a resort museum are encouraging people to come out and attend the facility’s free summer programs.Through Aug. 28, the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum will ...

Tax Incentive Program Advances

SALISBURY – Legislation for a tax incentive program will move forward to a public hearing.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 4-3 to introduce legislation that would create a tax credi...

Bottle Filling Stations Possible

OCEAN CITY – Members of a resort committee say they will consider a federal grant for public bottle filling stations.Members of the Ocean City Coastal Resources Legislative Committee (Green Team...

Route 54 Hotel Project Headed To Sussex Council

GEORGETOWN – Plans for a hotel and restaurant off Route 54 will advance to the Sussex County Council following a tie vote of the Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission.At a meeting earlier...

Arts Featured During Summer Academy Session

BERLIN– In an effort to expand its reach, the Worcester County Arts Council worked with local schools to offer a first of its kind Summer Arts Week.From July 19-23, the Worcester County Arts Cou...