WRDE-TV (Lewes, DE)

WRDE Coast TV is dedicated to serving the residents of Sussex County, Delaware, and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Since June 2014, it has been the NBC affiliate for the Salisbury-Ocean City area. In 2018, Draper Media took over WRDE and relocated its main operations to the Thomas H. Draper Media Center in Milton, Delaware. The station boasts a talented team of award-winning journalists and meteorologists who report on the happenings in both beach and inland communities throughout the peninsula, delivering four hours of local news each weekday. Additionally, WRDE features NBC network programming and popular syndicated shows such as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. It broadcasts on digital channel 26 and virtual channel 31.

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Coast Health & Wellness Fair returns May 14 with focus on women’s health | News | coasttv.com

4 weeks ago | wrde.com | Torie Seagraves

The Coast Health & Wellness Fair is back on May 14, offering free health screenings, fitness demonstrations and community resources.
Delaware DOJ’s Consumer Protection Unit offers resources during National Consumer Protection Week | News | coasttv.com

Mar 5, 2025 | wrde.com | Eleisa Weber

As part of National Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 2 to March 8, the Delaware Department of Justice’s Consumer Protection Unit (CPU) is hosting in-person events and sharing
Art for Open Spaces, raising money to preserve 29 acres in the heart of Lewes

Jul 27, 2024 | wrde.com | Charlie Sokaitis

LEWES, DE — The Open Space Alliance Campaign has its eyes set on 29 acres of land in Lewes. That sort of thing doesn't come cheap, so the group is working to raise $8 million by September 2025 to preserve a centrally located piece of undeveloped land in the middle of the first town. Saturday, the group is hosting "Art for Open Space" at the Inn at Canal Square. Local and non-local artists will auction their works, with 100% of the sales benefiting the Fourth Street Preserve Campaign.
UPDATE: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to conduct dredging operations in Ocean City

Jul 27, 2024 | wrde.com | Kevin Zipay

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Boaters in Ocean City may notice some unusual activity this week as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts dredging operations just outside a docking point in West Ocean City near Sunset Ave. Pete Kelly, who runs scuba charters near the area, says the waters desperately needed attention. "On an incoming tide, it hits that sandbar and creates a groundswell in here. The boats rock.
Grant announced for Geriatric Workforce Education Program

Jul 27, 2024 | wrde.com | Mallory Metzner

MILFORD, Del. - A big announcement for geriatric care came out of the Milford Wellness Village on Friday. A $5 million grant is set to help Delaware State University's Wesley College of Health and Behavioral Science support the Geriatric Workforce Education Program. The money comes from the U.S. Health and Human Services. Team members from Delaware State University's Adult Continued Education and Workforce Training were on hand to explain what this money means to them.
Week In Review: July 22 - July 26

Jul 27, 2024 | wrde.com | Charlie Sokaitis

In the middle of our busy summer season here along the coast, it is easy to miss a story here and there. For everyone trying to play a little catch-up, here is your week in review:Monday: Delmarva, along with the rest of the world, was still processing President Biden's announcement that he would not seek a second term. Instead, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Senators Carper and Coons, along with Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, praised Biden's decision.
Cape Henlopen responds to tragedy with support services

Jul 26, 2024 | wrde.com | Alyssa Baker

LEWES, Del.- The Cape Henlopen School District and Beebe Healthcare have announced a collaboration to offer grief support services to its community after the tragic death of two students. On July 15, a car crash in Lewes took the lives of two Cape Henlopen High School students. Beebe Healthcare says these services will take place during the already scheduled Sports Physical Nights.
Cape Henlopen responds to tragedy with support services

Jul 26, 2024 | wrde.com | Alyssa Baker

LEWES, Del.- The Cape Henlopen School District and Beebe Healthcare have announced a collaboration to offer grief support services to its community after the tragic death of two students. On July 15, a car crash in Lewes took the lives of two Cape Henlopen High School students. Beebe Healthcare says these services will take place during the already scheduled Sports Physical Nights.
Fenwick Island hosts event highlighting Dark Sky initiative and green infrastructure

Jul 26, 2024 | wrde.com | Kevin Zipay

FENWICK ISLAND, Del. - Fenwick Island held an event today to showcase the importance of the Dark Sky Initiative and green infrastructure. Rose Mary Hoy, a dark sky advocate, was thrilled with the turnout. "I think we had well over 100 people attend to hear about dark sky and green infrastructure," she said. The event, spearheaded by Fenwick Councilwoman Janice Bortner, aimed to educate the public on responsible nighttime lighting and the significance of planting in Fenwick Island.
UPDATE 2: Teenager shot in Milton identified

Jul 26, 2024 | wrde.com | Madeleine Overturf

MILTON, Del. - Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning in Milton and have identified the victim asRyan Simpson of Milton. Around 4:47 a.m. on July 22, troopers went to the 14000 block of Collins Street after getting a report about a shooting. When they got there, they found Simpson who had been shot in the upper torso. Troopers said officers started life-saving measures right away.