Rachel Pierce

Salisbury, Syracuse

News Reporter and MMJ at WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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Survey Sheds Light on Litter in Wicomico County

1 week ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- A new survey out by Salisbury University students finds a majority of Wicomico County residents believe litter is a problem and want some solutions. Professor Ryan Weaver says while the data may be obvious to some, the study now offers a launching pad for change. "93 percent of the Wicomico County respondents agreed that roadside litter is a problem in Wicomico County," said Weaver.
New Wicomico Library to Honor Lewis R. Riley

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

PARSONSBURG, Md.- Wicomico County Public Library will have a new branch in Parsonsburg, named the Lewis R. Riley Library. Born in Parsonsburg in 1935, Riley was elected to the Wicomico County Council from 1966 to to 1978. Riley was then elected to the Maryland House of Delegates from 1979 to to 1987. Riley served in the State Senate from 1987 to 1992. Riley then earned what he called his ‘dream job’, Maryland’s Secretary of Agriculture from 2003 to 2007.
New Artwork Coming to Salisbury

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- New artwork is coming to Salisbury’s Newton Street Community Center. Salisbury University’s PACE (Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement) Presidential Citizen students are working with Salisbury’s public art committee. The collaboration sought feedback from community members on how they’d like the street art to look. The honeycomb artwork will be across from the Camden Community Garden and the Tot Lot Playground.
Multiple Fire Crews Respond to Bethany Beach Fire

1 month ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

BETHANY BEACH, De. - An early Wednesday morning fire damaged 6 townhomes in Bethany Beach. Those living inside the homes were able to escape without injury. Bethany Beach Fire Chief Tyler Hickman tells WBOC the fire broke out around 2:00 AM and took crews 90 minutes to extinguish. In addition to the Bethany Beach Fire Company, fire crews from Ocean City, Millsboro, Dagsboro and Roxana worked to put out the fire. By 6:30 AM all crews had left the scene.
Wicomico County Considers New Housing Proposals

1 month ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- Habitat for Humanity is asking Wicomico County to consider two housing proposals. The first is a tax incentive for building non-profits like Habitat for Humanity. Molly Hilligoss, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County says the tax credit for up to 5 years would help their organization cover costs of properties it purchases as it rehabilities homes for families in need.
The Chesapeake Bay Trust Awards Salisbury Grant to Plant 834 Trees

1 month ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- The Chesapeake Bay Trust has awarded Salisbury $148,267 to plant 834 native trees across the city. Salisbury Environmental Planner Zack White says the city is ready for the task. "It's a big process and if you think about it, you know planting 800 trees, it feels overwhelming but if you break it down to 100 trees a month it might not be so bad and if you have you know the help of volunteers or other city staff it becomes something you can wrap your head around," said White.
Roads Cleared of Ice on Chincoteague Island

2 months ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va.- Chincoteague Island woke up Friday to clear roads after Wednesday night’s snowfall. Neighbors like Shelly Maxey say they are ready for warmer temperatures. “It was pretty, but I’m ready for it to be gone. I’m over it,” said Maxey. “I’m ready for spring and summer. I’m ready to see my summer people.” Neighbor Kevin Carr agrees that while the snow was pretty Thursday morning, he is ready for spring. “It was beautiful. There’s nothing bad about it except I have to teach virtual.
Wicomico Volunteer Group Pushes for Plastic Bag Reduction

2 months ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- There is an effort to limit the use of plastic bags in Wicomico County. Wicomico Clean, a volunteer base litter clean up group is asking the county council to consider similar legislation that was enacted by Salisbury back in 2023. Retailers are not allowed to offer customers plastic bags, but can offer a paper bag for 10 cents. The legislation was later amended to exclude pharmacies and fast food chains from the 10 cent paper bag fee.
Maryland Approves First State Park for Wicomico County

2 months ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Rachel Pierce

Salisbury, MD (21801) Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 29F. NW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low 29F. NW winds at 15 to 25 mph, decreasing to 5 to 10 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph. CONTINUE READING
Maryland Approves First State Park for Wicomico County

2 months ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

TYASKIN, Md.- A new state park in Wicomico County is in the works. On Wednesday the Maryland Board of Public Works approved the acquisition of 446 acres of land along the Wetipquin Creek in Tyaskin. The land is planned to be sold to the state by a private owner for $3.3 million dollars. Dana Paterra with the Maryland Park Service says this is significant for the state as well as Wicomico County. “This is a significant development for the state of Maryland.