Nova Gaffney

MILFORD, DE - Milford native Nova Gaffney has been named Miss Delaware 2024.

Gaffney, 24, was previously named Miss Southern Delaware and succeeds Emily Beale, of Ocean View. According to the Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization, Gaffney is a professional ballet dancer and choreographer at the Savannah Ballet and TADA Delaware.

Gaffney is pursuing a degree in Exercise Science and advocates for domestic violence awareness. 

11 women from across Delaware vied for the crown in the Miss Delaware competition on June 22nd. Kaylyn Pride, of Wilmington, was named first runner-up.

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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