Know Your Neighbor

It’s been a tough year for Cheer, Inc. in Sussex County, but the organization is bouncing back after having to shut down some services. We find out what had to change because of COVID.

A Sussex County dog goes on a long journey that ended in Salisbury. Bobo had been gone for 28 days before he was spotted and eventually reunited with his owner. We talk with her about their reunion.

Operation We Care has a mission to support troops overseas with goodie boxes from home. Since COVID-19, the group has expanded its mission to support healthcare workers on the frontlines of the Coronavirus.

If you are looking for kindness, look no further than a Fruitland woman’s front yard. That’s where you’ll find the Kindness Box. We talk with Deborah Ritterson about her mission to help those who need it most.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness month. Today, we talk with the folks at For All Seasons Behavioral Health and Rape Crisis Center about the Red Sand Project to raise awareness to this growing issue.

On group on Delmarva has been distributing food and hope to those who need it most. We check in with the director of Emmanuel Weslyan Salisbury’s “Adopt-A-Block” program to see how the need has changed since the beginning of the pandemic.

Last month, we told  you about one man's effort to clean up his community. That means picking up trash wherever he can find it. This month, he's gone viral. We talk with Craig Faunce about what inspired the effort and how we can get involved.

You already know that many holiday traditions are getting canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. However, what's not getting canceled - is the need for help. The need for food assistance is expected to be even greater this year. We talk with Chip Guy, Communications Director with the Sussex County Government, about some of the "Caroling On The Circle" changes.

While, today is Veterans Day, the need to celebrate our veterans is not just limited to one day, but everyday. Veterans Day wasn't always Veterans Day. We talk with Professor Tim Robinson of Salisbury University about the rich history behind this day.

Veterans Day isn't just a day to thank those who have served (and continue to serve). It's a time to reflect and to reminiscence. We talk with Retired USMC Veteran, Bob Broderick of Ocean City, about his time spent in the service.

As the COVID-19 Pandemic rolls on so does the creativity. For the Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore that means creativity that will allow them to continue connecting with students on Delmarva. We talk with Marketing and Events Coordinator, Ivory Bandoh, about the impact JA has on young lives.

Take a moment to think about the people that work to make Delmarva great. Maybe, you’re thinking of one specific person. Good. Get ready to celebrate them and it’s all thanks to the “Who Powers You?” Campaign. We talk with Lauren Irby, Manager of Public Relations and Community Outreach with Delaware Electric Cooperative, about who the ideal candidate is and how to nominate someone.

Giving back to the community, restoring hope and dignity…one shower at a time. Katie’s in Salisbury to learn about an effort that’s helping our homeless population. To learn more about Beyond Your Walls Inc. effort, please click here.

Camden Community Garden transitions to fall. Katie speaks with Pastor Martin Hutchinson about fall crops.

Love letters are just one example of devotion in difficult times. Business owners in the city of Lewes want members of the greater community to be aware of a similar dedication. “Love Comma Lewes” is their campaign to make people aware that they want to reconnect, but in a COVID, safe way. A love letter of sorts, in hopes that people will reciprocate. Katie visits Lewes to find out more.

The past few months have showed us that there are angels all around us. They come in all forms: grocery store workers, doctors, nurses, paramedics, first responders, or volunteers. We just want to say thank you to these hardworking men and women, but how? We talk with Tammy Patrick, Director of Advancement with Coastal Hospice, about the “Honor an Angel” program.

It’s no secret that there are tons of angels among us. But today, we’re also talking about angels that might often be forgotten. Our veterans. We talk with Paul Johnston, Organizer of a drive through resource fair, about how the community is giving back to those that gave their all.

 Today we talk with Deputy Coleman, about what inspired the video. Deputy Coleman is a jack of all trades: a Sheriff’s Deputy, a Tik Toker, a dancer, and a singer…Deputy Coleman will also be performing a song for us.

An historic win in the courtroom for the Cape Henlopen Mock Trial Team. They won the 2020 Delaware High School Mock Trail competition. It’s the first time a Sussex County team has won. The team now moves on to the National Championships. If you would like to help the team with travel expenses, donations can be made to “Cape Henlopen School District”, mailing address is 1270 Kings Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958.

The Lemonade Bookstand provides literacy resources and bibliotherapeutic supplies to children with mental and physical disabilities. Executive Director, Brittney Herz Glenn; and Mary Frances Eshelman, chair of the board discuss the importance of the group’s mission and how the community can help.

We meet Trinity Kelso, a junior at Sussex Tech; and Evan Cheng, a senior at Caesar Rodney. They are the DE representatives for the U.S. Senate Youth Program.

Meet a local hall-of-fame bowler. Her name is Earlene, but many know her as Pixie. DelmarvaLife’s Katie Zarrilli shares some of her secrets.

Chase Marvil, creator of “The Inspiring Project,” talks with us about two scholarships his organizations is giving to local high school graduates.

When we say Salisbury is a nice place to live, we mean it in more ways than you might think. The city was named the first World Kindness City USA in October. Today, Salisbury’s Secretary of Kindness Grace Foxwell Murdock and Salisbury Mayor Jake Day talk about what that means.

Lori Batts of Salisbury is back from her free ride to the Grammys, thanks to our friends at Vernon Powell, and 102.5 WBOC.  She’s caught up on her sleep and tells us about her 72-hour whirlwind of a trip.

He spent nearly 60 years on the water, many of them as a skipjack captain. Now, there’s a book about his life called, “The Last Black Skipjack Captain.” We sit down with Captain Kermit Travers, and Author Dr. Clara L. Small to learn more.

WRDE Meteorologist Alex Seymore joins us to talk about 4 special stories he's doing to remember Snowmageddon.

The last time Richard Werkheiser visited the show, he was living in a tent. He visits us again with great news to share.

A Salisbury man is the subject of a documentary called, “The Price of Glory.” We talk with Taylor McMahon and the director of the film, Maurice Waters, Jr.

We meet Frankie Maratea, a six-year-old with a focus on making the world a better place by planting trees.

It might be mid-January, but let’s jump ahead to warmer weather and prom. We’re on the Mid South Audio stage to learn more about Promise, a program aimed at making sure all high school seniors can attend the big night, whether or not they have to money to buy a dress. Gowns are being accepted for donation to Benjamin’s Wear It Again, 720 E. College Ave., Salisbury. Any other questions can be emailed to : betsyr728@yahoo.com

And speaking of movies, Just Mercy came out today. It tells the true story of Walter McMillan, who appeals his murder conviction with the help of young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson. Bryan’s sister Christy Taylor, along with Heidi Nasstrom Evans of the Milton Historical Society, chatted with us about how Bryan’s mission is being carried out back here on Delmarva.

Jimy Reid of the Tri-County MLK Coation joins us to talk about the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration happening January 20th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury. You can order tickets by calling Jessie Ballard at 410-546-4206 or April Jackson at 410-726-8478.

As we begin 2020, we take a look back at the 1920s with author Jim Duffy of Cambridge. He talks about many moments that defined how we live, even today, including moments that took place on Delmarva.

Enzo Vincent of Camden is a little boy with a big heart. He stops by Historic Studio D to update us on “Enzo’s Pajama Drive For Hope,” an effort that even got the attention of Ellen Degeneres.

Katie spent a day with Pam Price of Pam Price Remax Coast and Country delivering gifts of all kinds to people all over Delmarva.

The Laurel Police Department is making Christmas brighter for community members. On Thursday, they will be handing out Christmas sweaters to the residents and employees of the Harrision House in Georgetown.  On Saturday, they will be handing out their yearly Christmas presents to the community at the Laurel Police Department. Cpl. Christopher Story talks about the importance of this effort.

We meet a fifth grader from Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Berlin who has written and self published six books in English and six books in Spanish.

We learn about an effort to help those who are hurting, not just during the holiday season, but year round. Take My Hand Ministries was created in 1999 by Reverend Doctor Michaele Russell in order to help women and children who were victims of abuse.

Everyday is the perfect day to “Share the Love,” and our friends at Gateway Subaru are doing just that. In this case, it’s love that’s helping a local family whose son is living with Cystic Fibrosis. We show you how a little love goes a long way.

Kids love to run, jump, explore, and discover. They are wired to be active and curious. The educators at Berlin Activities Depot take that into account when creating their new pre-K program.

Have you ever met someone and you instantly carved out a special place in your heart for them? You will today. Her name is Molly Ann Jones, of Milton. Hear how, with support from her friends at the Surfgimp Foundation, Molly Ann is unstoppable, and living a life she might not have thought would be possible.