Tierra Williams

Rehoboth Beach

Reporter at WMDT-TV (Salisbury, MD)

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Our Town Revisited: Town of Dewey Beach

5 days ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

DELAWARE- continuing our trip down memory lane, were back at Dewey Beach, this time to look at the town. Dewey Beach: 1999Former anchor and reporter Kelly Rouse first took us there in 1999, had this to report: Our town Dewey beach was pounded with a series of nor’ Easters that took away tons of sand in February of 1998. In the summer of 1997, the shoreline underwent restoration to replace what Mother Nature had taken away.
Representation Matters: Local widow shares efforts to diversify Law Enforcement

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

Glenn Hilliard Legacy Scholarship MARYLAND – Police officers and communities of color oftentimes find themselves at odds. Now, residents are working to encourage diversity in law enforcement. After the Black Lives vs Blue Lives Matter movement of 2020, and then the killing of her husband in 2022, a local widow says what truly matters, is representation to bring communities together.
Teacher Makes a Difference: Delmar Elementary

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

May 2025 WICOMICO COUNTY, MD – May’s Teacher Makes a Difference, WMDT surprised a 3rd-grade teacher at Delmar Elementary School. Jasmine Horsey has been teaching for the past three years and was nominated by her student’s teacher Katelyn Russ. She says despite Mrs. Horsey being a full-time teacher, parent, and wife, with a part-time job, she also found time to help tutor her child in math, and she’s now excelling.
2020 Recap: Black Lives Matter vs Blue Lives Matter

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

DELMARVA – The Summer of 2020 sparked protest and activism nationwide after the killing of an Unarmed Black Man. The question is, how did people on Delmarva feel on both sides back then, and where they believe the country is headed now“I can’t Breathe”On May 25th, 2020, the country was changed forever as we watched for over 8 minutes George Floyd’s life slip away before our very eyes.
Brightside: Society of St. Andrew's Gleaning Network

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

DELMARVA- When it comes to food, fresh is always best and the Society of St. Andrew on Delmarva says their doing God’s work by feed their neighbors in the community. History of Helping HandsStraight from the Old Testament, gleaning means sharing our harvest, and the Society of St. Andrew in Salisbury takes that word to heart.
Our Town Revisited: Delaware Veteran's Memorial Cemetary

1 week ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

MILLSBORO, De. – We’re taking our trip down memory lane, or shall I say remembrance lane. veterans who lived downstate in Delaware were given their own cemetery in Millsboro. Veteran’s Cemetary 1999Former anchor and reporter Kelley Rouse took us to that beautiful resting place. The first man to be buried at the cemetery was Major Robert Harris, a veteran of the war of 1812. His grave was moved from the woods where for years it had been forgotten.
Brightside: Jesse's Place Foundation

2 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

MILTON, De. – Trauma can be hard, but therapy can be harder. So, one local woman has created a space where more than one species can bond together while healing together. Trauma to TriumphThat’s the message Sarah Hayes is aiming to bring to the community.
Our Town Revisited: Dewey Beach Playground

2 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

DEWEY BEACH, De. – Continuing our trip down memory lane, we’re at Dewey Beach when former anchor and reporter Kelly Rouse had a chance to view their community playground. Playground 1999The playground in our town Dewey beach just re-opened after receiving 60-thousand dollars in improvement money. The land was donated to the Dewey Beach Lions Club years prior with the provision that it be used as a playground for children.
Wicomico County Public Library provides resources for women struggling with motherhood

3 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

Mother's Day WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – Every second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. And for many women including myself-, from time to time, may struggle a bit. Motherhood can sometimes become overwhelming and it’s always good to know there are resources around every corner. Seamless vs Stressful Womanhood to motherhood can be a seamless or stressful transition, and with the added pressures of society, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
The National Pan Hellenic Council celebrates 95 years of service

3 weeks ago | wmdt.com | Tierra Williams

NPHC Founder's Day MARYLAND – The National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the NPHC celebrates 95 years of service today, and a local member explains the importance of why this means so much to the African American Community. Hateful HistoryIn the early 1900’s African Americans were denied essential rights and privileges including in education.