About The Author: Bethany Hooper

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Bethany Hooper has been with The Dispatch since 2016. She currently covers various general stories. Hooper graduated from Stephen Decatur High School in 2012 and the University of Maryland in 2016, where she completed double majors in journalism and economics.

County, Nonprofit Partners With Housing Mission

County, Nonprofit Partners With Housing Mission

SALISBURY – Partnerships with a local nonprofit are expected to assist seniors and low-income families with critical home repairs.Earlier this month, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Services (SNHS), a nonprofit dedicated to increasing homeownership and sustainable neighborhoods, announced its partnership with Chesapeake Housing Mission (CHM).Officials say additional funding will allow the organization to meet the needs of… Read more »

Folk Festival Returns Aug. 26-28

Folk Festival Returns Aug. 26-28

SALISBURY – Bottom of FormThe National Folk Festival will return to downtown Salisbury next weekend for its final year.For the fourth and final year, the National Folk Festival will make its way to downtown Salisbury for a weekend of music, arts, entertainment, and food. From Aug. 26-28, roughly 350 artists – musicians, dancers, storytellers and… Read more »

New Beaver Run School To Welcome Students Next Month

New Beaver Run School To Welcome Students Next Month

SALISBURY – After five years of planning and construction, officials say a school replacement project is nearing completion.This week, Wicomico County Public Schools (WCPS) Public Information Officer Tracy Sahler announced demolition of the old Beaver Run Elementary School is complete. A new school building, which was constructed behind the former site, is expected to welcome… Read more »

Hardwire Donates 840 Shields For Schools

SALISBURY – Protective shields will soon be placed in all Wicomico County Public School (WCPS) buildings.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County school board voted unanimously to accept a donation of 840 emergency response shields from Hardwire, LLC, a Pocomoke-based armor manufacturing company.Kim Miles, assistant superintendent for student and family services, said the equipment – valuing approximately… Read more »

Berlin Sidewalk Sale Returns Aug. 12-14

BERLIN – A popular sidewalk sale returns to Berlin this weekend.From Aug. 12-14, participating Berlin businesses will be offering discounts on clothing, accessories, toys and more through the annual Berlin Sidewalk Sale. Ivy Wells, the town’s economic and community development director, noted the event is also a great opportunity for visitors to explore Berlin.“There are… Read more »

Ocean Pines Annual Meeting Set For Saturday

OCEAN PINES – Association officials are encouraging Ocean Pines homeowners to attend this week’s annual meetingOn Saturday, Aug. 13, the Ocean Pines Association (OPA) will hold its annual meeting in the Assateague Room of the Ocean Pines Community Center. The association is reminding homeowners that a quorum is needed to conduct business, and that participation… Read more »

East Wicomico Broadband Project Pushes Ahead

SALISBURY – With $9.8 million in grant funding from the state, and a match totaling $3.5 million, representatives for an internet service provider say they hope to complete an broadband infrastructure project on the east side within a year.On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council met with Talkie Communications co-owners Andre and Andrew DeMattia to discuss… Read more »