Wicomico County appears headed toward a significant shift in political leadership following Tuesday's general election, with Democrats poised to take control of the County Council and Democrat Ernest "Ernie" Davis holding a lead over incumbent Republican County Executive Julie Giordano.
Wicomico County has finalized agreements for a project that will convert methane from the Newland Park Landfill into renewable natural gas, with production expected to begin in 2028.
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Wicomico County officials are considering changes to local solar farm regulations following the passage of a Maryland law that limits certain zoning restrictions on renewable energy development.
Wicomico Recreation & Parks will host their free "Just Try It" sports event on Tuesday, November 10. The event allows children to try a new sport without committing to an entire season.
Months of controversy surrounding Wicomico Nursing Home are fueling calls for stronger oversight at the state level, as Maryland health officials begin examining ways to improve care and accountability across the state.
A Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2006 stabbing death of Denise Horsey, bringing a conviction in a case that went unsolved for nearly two decades.
WBOC has learned that a Seaford woman now faces 15 misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in connection to the seizure of more than 50 animals from a Sharptown property over the summer.
On October 22 around 1 a.m., deputies responded to the 1000 block of Maple Street in Delmar, Maryland for a welfare check. The first responding deputy says they found a male suspect on top of a white male victim in his 70s. The suspect was actively assaulting the victim, and the deputy immediately intervened to stop the assault and restrain the suspect.
WBOC has learned that a federal lawsuit accusing Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis of ignoring warning signs before a former deputy sexually assaulted a woman is moving forward, with Lewis and the State of Maryland denying responsibility for her injuries.