WBOC-TV (Salisbury, MD)

WBOC-TV 16, which started its broadcasts on July 15, 1954, in Salisbury, Maryland, has earned the title of "Delmarva's News Leader" in the community. As a CBS affiliate and a member of the Associated Press, WBOC serves as a vital regional news outlet. Every day, WBOC dedicates its resources, airtime, and expertise to cover important issues affecting the Delmarva Peninsula. In Maryland, the station reaches Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Talbot, Caroline, and Queen Anne's counties. In Delaware, it serves Sussex and Kent counties, while in Virginia, it covers Accomack County. Together, these 10 counties have nearly 500,000 viewers, not counting the many visitors to local beaches during the summer months. WBOC's main studio is located in Salisbury, Maryland. On August 26, 2008, the station upgraded its broadcasts to high definition from the newly built NewsPlex, a cutting-edge 11,340-square-foot digital broadcast facility. This multi-million dollar structure is situated behind WBOC's main office at 1729 N. Salisbury Blvd. in Salisbury. In addition to the main studio, WBOC operates two satellite newsrooms in Dover and Milton, Delaware, each with its own news and sales teams.

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Salisbury Man Convicted in Connection to Massive Drug Ring Bust

1 day ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

SALISBURY, MD - A Salisbury man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to multiple charges in connection to a sprawling Eastern Shore drug ring bust last year. Kevin Duffy, 43, was arrested in 2024 following a multi-agency investigation into a large-scale drug distribution ring spanning Wicomico, Dorchester, and Baltimore counties.
UPDATE: Investigation Underway in Fatal Cambridge Shooting

1 day ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

CAMBRIDGE, MD - The Cambridge Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting in Dorchester County on Wednesday night. According to authorities, police were called to the area of West Side Bypass and Rt. 343 on reports of a shooting. There they found a 45-year-old man lying in the road suffering from a single gunshot wound, with a civilian and an off-duty police officer attempting to save him. CPR attempts were continued, but the man died at the scene.
MSP Seek Public’s Assistance in Solving 1989 Murder Cold Case

1 day ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

SALISBURY, MD - The Maryland State Police are renewing efforts to solve a cold case homicide and are asking for the public’s help. Police say Colleen Powell West was found dead in a remote area along Bear Swamp Road near Wango, Maryland on September 9, 1989. Police records note her body was discovered by dirt bike riders, and her car was also found at the scene. Her cause of death was strangulation, according to Maryland State Police Criminal Investigation Bureau Division.
Gavin Knupp’s Family Files Civil Lawsuit over Teen's Death

2 days ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

OCEAN PINES, MD - The family of Gavin Knupp, the 14-year-old killed in a hit and run in 2022, has filed a civil lawsuit against multiple parties, including the man convicted in connection to the teen’s death. In the initial filing of the suit, obtained Wednesday by WBOC, Gavin’s father Ray, mother Tiffany, and sister Summer are all listed as plaintiffs.
Investigation Underway in Fatal Cambridge Shooting

2 days ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

CAMBRIDGE, MD - The Cambridge Police Department has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting in Dorchester County on Wednesday night. As of about 10:15 p.m. on June 25, police said they were on the scene of the shooting near the Westside Bypass and Hudson Road. The Maryland State Police Crime Scene Units and the Dorchester County State’s Attorney’s Office were also present, according to Cambridge Police. Details are currently limited, and authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
Ecuador recaptures gang leader wanted in the United States more than a year after his prison escape

2 days ago | wboc.com | Gonzalo Solano |Gabriela Molina

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A fugitive drug trafficker wanted by authorities in Ecuador and the United States was recaptured more than a year after he escaped from prison in the Andean nation, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced Wednesday.
2025 4th of July Fireworks on Delmarva

2 days ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

DELMARVA - Carrying on a yearly tradition, WBOC has compiled a running list of fireworks celebrations slated for the 4th of July across Delmarva so you know where to go. For any local fireworks shows not listed or if there are any changes, please email official event information to [email protected]!DELAWAREBethany Beach - Friday, July 4, dusk. ~9:30 p.m. Bethany Beach Bandstand.
BREAKING: Gavin Knupp’s Family Files Civil Lawsuit over Teen's Death

2 days ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

OCEAN PINES, MD - The family of Gavin Knupp, the 14-year-old killed in a hit and run in 2022, has filed a civil lawsuit against multiple parties, including the man convicted in connection to the teen’s death. In the initial filing of the suit, obtained Wednesday by WBOC, Gavin’s father Ray, mother Tiffany, and sister Summer are all listed as plaintiffs.
Controversy Over Proposed Logging Plan Near Blue Bike Trail in Worcester County

2 days ago | wboc.com | Kyle Orens

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Tucked just off Route 113 lies a little-known walking path called the Blue Bike Trail — a quiet, forested area now at the center of a debate. "They don't put any signs out there by the road so people can find it or anything,” said Dr. Joan Maloof, founder of the Old-Growth Forest Network.
DSP Trooper, Suspect Seriously Injured Following Two Multi-County Car Chases

2 days ago | wboc.com | Sean Curtis

DELAWARE - A Delaware State Trooper and a suspect were both seriously injured following two connected stolen car chases through Kent and Sussex Counties earlier this month. The driver of one of the cars during the pursuit was a 10-year-old boy, according to police.