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It's looking like there may be snow on Delmarva tomorrow. VA Governor Abigail Spanberger was sworn in today, making her the first female governor of the commonwealth. And Rehoboth Beach Barbell Club held an event in honor of fallen DSP trooper Matthew Snook. WATCHWBOC News at 11 01/18/2026

Virginia's first female governor, Abigail Spanberger, was sworn in yesterday. The Rehoboth Beach Barbell Club held a fundraiser in honor of Corporal Snook yesterday. Rehoboth Beach has changed the dates on some restrictions like when dogs are allowed on the beach to better align with the "su…

It's looking like there may be snow on Delmarva tomorrow. VA Governor Abigail Spanberger was sworn in today, making her the first female governor of the commonwealth. And Rehoboth Beach Barbell Club held an event in honor of fallen DSP trooper Matthew Snook.

A Maryland lawmaker has proposed a tax on guns and ammo, which some local business owners worry would send people to Delaware. A Caesar Rodney referendum hopes to bring more funds to the school district. A sewage spill in the Indian River Bay has it closed off for bivalve shellfish harvesting.

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There is the chance for snow this weekend. Plus, an additional tax on guns, ammunition, and gun accessories sold in Maryland may be on the way.

A Stephen Decatur basketball coach is arrested for child sex crimes. Smryna is using red sand to raise awareness about human trafficking. And outrage continues after an ICE officer kills a woman in Minneapolis, and a husband and wife are shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland.

A wastewater spill in the Indian River Bay is impacting the local shellfish industry. New details on the now-dead gunman who killed a Delaware State Trooper at a Wilmington DMV. And how the eastern shore is responding to a bill in Maryland seeking to tax guns and ammo.

President Trump is still considering military action in Iran after the regime promised to stop executing protesters. The President is now threatening to put tariffs on countries who oppose his plan to take over Greenland. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado spoke out in Washing…

New information about the woman shot and killed by ICE in Minneapolis. What's at stake as Caesar Rodney School District prepares to ask voters for millions of dollars. And why some experts are justifying another hike the prices of streaming services.

The President has announced that federal funding will be cut off to states and cities labeled as sanctuary jurisdictions, which includes Delaware. A tax on guns and ammo has been proposed to help with the budget deficit in Maryland. A hotel in Seaford may be revitalized instead of demolished…

Legislative sessions are underway in Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, Wicomico County Council will remove prayer from meetings after a legal challenge and Clothing Our Kids expands its impact in Sussex County.

Earlier this week, president Trump announced that the federal government will cut off funding starting February first to states and cities labeled as sanctuary jurisdictions. Delaware is one of 13 states on the list, even though it does not officially have any sanctuary cities. Plus, there a…

A Stephen Decatur basketball coach is arrested for child sex crimes. Smryna is using red sand to raise awareness about human trafficking. And outrage continues after an ICE officer kills a woman in Minneapolis, and a husband and wife are shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland.

Delaware faces a federal funding threat after President Trump warns that states containing sanctuary cities may not get paid. Wicomico County leaders divided over social media posts relating to ICE. And a presentation in Chincoteague tonight is aimed at convincing state leaders to help the t…

President Trump is now blaming Ukraine for delayed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. As the President continues to push for Greenland, six European countries have deployed troops there. Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Machado was at the White House today to meet with President Trump.

President Trump threatens to send the military into Minneapolis over protests against ICE agents in the wake of Renee Good's death. And a look at how non-profit "Clothing Our Kids" is making a big impact in local classrooms on Delmarva.

The Wicomico County Council is no longer opening meetings with the Lord's Prayer after threats of a lawsuit against the county. Maryland lawmakers are focusing on the state's budget deficit as this year's legislative session begins. The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company is upgrading its se…

Delaware's legislative session begins in Dover with a student cell phone use bill clearing the House on day one, the First State's congressional delegation honors fallen Delaware State Police Cpl. "Ty" Snook on Capitol Hill and Salisbury Regional Airport officials look into westbound flights.

A Stephen Decatur basketball coach is arrested for child sex crimes. Smryna is using red sand to raise awareness about human trafficking. And outrage continues after an ICE officer kills a woman in Minneapolis, and a husband and wife are shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland.

A Stephen Decatur basketball coach is arrested for child sex crimes. Smryna is using red sand to raise awareness about human trafficking. And outrage continues after an ICE officer kills a woman in Minneapolis, and a husband and wife are shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland.

Wicomico County Council is taking prayer off the agenda after legal threats. Maryland and Virginia kick off their legislative sessions. And Delaware cracks down on phones in schools.

The U.S. is ordering evacuations of its Middle Eastern military bases as it weighs a response to the brutal crackdown of Iran's government on anti-regime protesters. A high stakes meeting was held today to discuss the future of Greenland and if it could become part of the U.S. Today marks on…