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16+ hour, 35+ min ago (632+ words) The English poet and author Chaucer wrote in the 1300s that, "Time and tide wait for no man." Wilmington College sophomore Henry Hildebrandt and other members of the new student organization, WC History Council, are discovering that time has been relentless in obscuring an important part of Clinton County's history. The History Council is undertaking a project to recover information from local cemeteries involving public records and gravestones that are badly weathered, misplaced or missing." "Who's buried there? Who has a headstone? What's on the markers? A lot of these burials are from the 1800s, and many of the headstones are hard to read," Hildebrandt said." He estimates that the county has at least 100 cemeteries, ranging from the large Sugar Grove in Wilmington, which has thousands of burial plots, to country church cemeteries and those with only family plots. Hildebrandt, whose father…...

17+ hour, 31+ min ago (211+ words) KENT CO., Del. - The Delaware Electric Cooperative was working quickly Sunday to restore power to thousands of customers following large outages in snow-covered Sussex and Kent Counties. According to the cooperative's website, roughly 2,500 members were affected in Kent County by an outage as of 11:40 a.m." In a social media post on Sunday, Delaware Electric Cooperative said their transmission provider had dropped service to a substation serving the area, which includes Harrington and Felton. "Once they restore transmission service, we'll work as fast as possible to restore power to our members," the cooperative said. As of 12:30 p.m., the cooperative said they had restored power to 4,000 members in Kent County and hoped to restore power to more members soon. The sprawling outage follows a quick-moving winter weather system passing over Delmarva, leaving Felton with an estimated 3" in accumulation. At 1:30 p.m., the cooperative then reported that…...

21+ hour, 28+ min ago (414+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Snowfall December 14, 2025-- New Castle County Residents across New Castle County woke up Sunday to snow-covered roads, buried cars, and one of Wilmington's most significant December snowfalls in years. By 9 a.m. Sunday, snowfall began to taper off after a several-hour stretch across the Delaware Valley, including New Castle County. Although the snow arrived on a day that did not impact school schedules, travel plans were disrupted for many throughout the region. Several crashes were reported across the area, including vehicles sliding off roadways. Exact figures for the number of crashes in New Castle County on December 14, 2025, are not yet available. Air travel was also affected. According to FlightAware, both Wilmington Airport and Philadelphia International Airport adjusted operations due to the storm. In recent years, Wilmington Airport has typically handled around 150 arriving and departing flights per day. On Sunday,…...

23+ hour, 24+ min ago (180+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power Delaware Capitol Police is expanding its Facility Dog Program to every courthouse in the state, extending services for the first time to Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with certified handlers to comfort vulnerable individuals and ease anxiety during court proceedings. Vinn " Delaware's first facility dog " joined the agency in October 2022 through Canine Companions, a national nonprofit that trains assistance dogs. He knows more than 40 commands, including specialized calming-pressure techniques, and is certified through Assistance Dogs International. For the past three years, Vinn has been stationed at the New Castle County Courthouse in Wilmington, supporting both Family Court and Superior Court. He has assisted during children's interviews, witness testimony, trial preparation, and Protection From Abuse hearings, offering steady reassurance during stressful moments. With the statewide expansion, similar services will now be available…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (264+ words) Georgetown, Del. " The Delaware Public archives has a plethora of resources available to Delawareans, one of them is their genealogical archives and researchers. On Friday, the Delaware Public archives recently partnered with the Georgetown Public library to host an event meant to learn more about forgotten histories in Delaware. Leah Greer, research archivist at the Delaware Public Archives, said the event was to help people who might have hit a wall researching their family histories can overcome it. "It is what we call forgotten family," she said. "And specifically highlighting the pauper records that we have in our collection." Greer said the event would highlight records kept by almshouses and workhouses throughout Delaware that record people who "otherwise often were forgotten in more conventional types of records that you would find." "Being able to partner with organizations like the archives…...

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2+ day, 1+ min ago (154+ words) Ademar Santos, Corey Perkins and Camian Shell scored 17 points each as Delaware State beat Longwood 81-76 on Saturday ... Santos had four steals for the Hornets (4-8) and Perkins added five assists. Shell shot 5 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line. Elijah Tucker led the way for the Lancers (6-6) with 20 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Jaylen Benard added 15 points for Longwood. Johan Nziemi finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and two steals. Santos had four steals for the Hornets (4-8) and Perkins added five assists. Shell shot 5 of 6 from the field and 5 for 7 from the line. Elijah Tucker led the way for the Lancers (6-6) with 20 points, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Jaylen Benard added 15 points for Longwood. Johan Nziemi finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and two steals....

2+ day, 2+ hour ago (242+ words) WILMINGTON, N.C. Wilmington small business owner Jessica Bichler filed for candidacy in N.C. Senate District 7, announcing her bid for a seat Democrats view as a key opportunity to break the Republican supermajority in 2026. District 7 encompasses most of New Hanover County and represents one of the Democrats" best chances to pick up a Senate seat in the next election cycle. "I"m not a career politician, I"m a working mother," Bichler said. "I"m stepping forward because our community deserves leadership focused on real solutions. I"m ready to fight for an affordable, safe, and healthy New Hanover for all, and I"m excited to get to work." "New Hanover families deserve a senator who will always put their needs first and fight for better opportunities and prosperity for the entire region," Batch said. "Jessica Bichler will bring with her energy, integrity,…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago (60+ words) Check out some of the homes that are decorated for the holidays in the Tylan neighborhood of Wilmington in 2025. Check out some of the homes that are decorated for the holidays in the Tylan neighborhood of Wilmington in 2025. Check out some of the homes that are decorated for the holidays in the Tylan neighborhood of Wilmington in 2025....

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1015+ words) Delaware might be small, but its seafood scene packs a serious punch. I spent weeks cruising the backroads, hunting down the most tucked-away crab shacks and fish joints that locals guard like treasure maps. Here's the honest truth about all eleven hidden gems I discovered along Delaware's coastal highways and forgotten country roads. Tucked right off Coastal Highway, this unassuming spot serves up some of the freshest steamed crabs I've ever cracked open. The Old Bay seasoning hits just right'not too heavy, not too light'and the corn on the cob comes swimming in butter that'll make your cardiologist weep. What really won me over was their crab cake sandwich, packed with jumbo lump meat and zero filler nonsense. Staff treats you like family, even if it's your first visit. Address: 1500 Coastal Hwy #1, Fenwick Island, DE 19944 Right near the lighthouse, this…...