Strong rip currents continue to churn along Delmarva’s coast, prompting elevated warnings from beach patrols and the National Weather Service.

Accomack County Supervisors are considering drafting a letter to federal legislators to 'make every attempt necessary" to restore lifeguard services at Assateague Island National Seashore, as beachgoers raise safety concerns heading into the peak of summer.

 The Town of Dewey Beach is exploring plans to acquire the property of the Dewey Beach Lifesaving Station, which it currently leases from the state. The station, integral to the beach patrol and the site for town commissioner meetings, could see significant upgrades and preservation efforts under town ownership.

The familiar one-story building at the end of Baltimore Avenue that housed the Rehoboth Beach Patrol since 1987 is now history. Today marked the start of its demolition to make way for a state-of-the-art $4.9 million, two-story facility.

As mid-August ushers in the height of hurricane season, the East Coast has experienced its share of rough tides due to the hurricane activity. However, these conditions haven't deterred swimmers in Rehoboth Beach. 

A new beach patrol station is set to grace the shores of Rehoboth Beach next year. The town council has approved a $4.9 million contract for the construction of a new facility, marking a significant upgrade from the one story building that has stood watch over the beach since 1987.