Rachel Pierce

Salisbury, Syracuse

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

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Wicomico County Neighbors Voice Concerns Over New State Park

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

TYASKIN, Md.- Some Wicomico County neighbors are voicing their concerns with a proposed new state park. The Wetipquin Creek State Park was announced by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources in February 2025. Some neighbors, like Ginny Rosenkranz, whose property backs the proposed state park, say they welcome the park but have some questions.
Effort to Protect Public Art Underway in Salisbury

2 weeks ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- The Salisbury Public Art Committee voted Wednesday to add a more robust process of removing or changing public art across the city. Susan Holt, Chair of the Salisbury Public Art Committee says decisions around changing or removing art should be led by the community and not one individual. "The Director of the Arts, Business and Culture Department would be involved, the Public Art Committee would be involved, the public would be involved,” said Susan Holt.
Wicomico County 'State of Schools' Offers Glimpse into District Demographics

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- Wicomico County Public Schools say 65% of its students live in poverty and 5% are homeless. "We are continuing to see those numbers increase here in Wicomico County," said Superintendent Dr. Micah Stauffer. "Right now we have close to 700 families ‘in transition’ in Wicomico County Public Schools, or what would be termed 'homeless' by the state of Maryland."Dr. Stauffer says the school district is working to provide services these students need.
Advocacy Group Pushes Back on Salisbury Pride Crosswalk Reversal

3 weeks ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- The City of Salisbury announced it will be painting over its Pride crosswalks at the intersection of South Division Street and West/East Market Street. Mayor Randy Taylor said this is to ensure ‘neutrality in public spaces’. “We also have a responsibility to ensure that government property remains neutral and does not promote any particular movement or cause," said Taylor.
Salisbury Neighbors Frustrated with Road Conditions

1 month ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- Some Salisbury neighbors are voicing their concerns over road conditions. Schumacher Manor neighbors say their roads have never been safe since the neighborhood was built 30 years ago. "The city never came in at the end of construction in the neighborhood and put in a finished road. So we've been running on borrowed time for a number of years," said Schumaker Manor neighbor Richard Strautz.
Salisbury Councilwoman Running for Wicomico County Executive

1 month ago | wboc.com | Rachel Pierce

SALISBURY, Md.- Salisbury councilwoman Michele Gregory has launched a campaign to run for Wicomico County Executive. In a press release, Gregory said "As a full-time caretaker for my disabled son, I understand just how much the system can either support or fail our families. That's why I've spent my time on the council listening, leading and fighting to make sure no one is left behind."Gregory has sat on the council representing Salisbury's District 4 since 2019.
Survey Sheds Light on Litter in Wicomico County

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.