Lauren Miller

Salisbury

Video Journalist at WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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Anderson County sales tax proposal could appear on ballot for third time

4 days ago | wspa.com | Lauren Miller

Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:56 PM EDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 10:56 PM EDT ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – People in Anderson County could soon be voting on raising taxes — once again. On Monday night, county leaders and members of the public discussed a proposed 1% sales tax increase.
Trump Administration Designates Talbot, Queen Anne’s Counties as “Sanctuary Jurisdictions”

4 weeks ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis |Lauren Miller

MARYLAND - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has listed multiple Maryland counties and communities as “sanctuary jurisdictions,” including Talbot County and Queen Anne’s County.
Maryland DNR Considers New Striped Bass Regulations, Sparking Debate

4 weeks ago | wboc.com | Lauren Miller

CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md. - Striped bass are once again at the center of a debate between Maryland’s charter boat captains and the state’s Department of Natural Resources. To address declining striped bass populations, DNR is proposing changes that would allow catch-and-release fishing in April and the first two weeks of May, when the species is typically off-limits during its spring spawning season. In exchange, the department wants to close the fishery for the month of August.
Easton to Remove Crumbling Tile Wall Monday

1 month ago | wboc.com | Lauren Miller

EASTON, Md. - A once-vibrant tile mural created by local students in 2007 is set to be taken down at Idlewild Park, as time and weather have taken their toll on the community art piece. Each tile on the historic wall was hand-painted by a local elementary student nearly two decades ago. “My daughter was about eight years old, going to Easton Elementary School, and the whole class did a tile,” said Valerie D’Ambrosio.
Maryland Solar Bill Sparks Backlash from Local Leaders, Activists

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Lauren Miller

Lauren knew she wanted to work as a reporter when one of her professors invited a local TV news reporter to talk about her successes and learning experiences on how she got to where she is today. Lauren's beat is the Midshore and specializes in stories on the Chesapeake Bay, juvenile crime, and tourism on the Eastern Shore. CONTINUE READING
Maryland Solar Bill Sparks Backlash from Local Leaders, Activists

1 month ago | wboc.com | Lauren Miller

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Local leaders are calling on the state of Maryland after Gov. Wes Moore signed a controversial solar bill into law last week that opponents say threatens farmland across the state. Senate Bill 931, also known as the Renewable Energy Certainty Act, gives the state the authority to approve solar farms and energy storage sites—if they meet specific conditions—even over local objections.
Maryland crab sellers see dip in sales despite low population numbers

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Lauren Miller

Lauren knew she wanted to work as a reporter when one of her professors invited a local TV news reporter to talk about her successes and learning experiences on how she got to where she is today. Lauren's beat is the Midshore and specializes in stories on the Chesapeake Bay, juvenile crime, and tourism on the Eastern Shore. CONTINUE READING
Maryland crab sellers see dip in sales despite low population numbers

1 month ago | wboc.com | Lauren Miller

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Some Maryland seafood businesses are reporting a noticeable drop in crab sales, raising questions about how prices could be impacted heading into the summer season. A bushel—or even a half bushel—of crabs can range in price from $100 to $250, depending on the size and market conditions. But some business owners say prices haven’t shifted dramatically from last year.
Oyster Population in Chesapeake Bay Reaches 20-Year High

1 month ago | wboc.com | Lauren Miller

CHESAPEAKE BAY, Md. - There are more oysters in the Chesapeake Bay today than at any point in the last two decades, according to Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources. The department’s latest research shows the oyster population in Maryland’s portion of the Bay has grown significantly—reaching approximately 12 billion. That’s nearly triple the number of adult oysters recorded in 2005, which was 2.4 billion. Today, that number stands at 7.6 billion adults.
Tax Rebate Debate Ends With Compromise in Dorchester County

1 month ago | wboc.com | Lauren Miller

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - The debate over a tax rebate in Dorchester County came to a head Tuesday night. The rebate, known as a tax differential, has been provided to property owners in Cambridge and Hurlock since 2007. It compensates them for services they already pay for through municipal taxes, such as policing and road maintenance.