About The Author: Charlene Sharpe

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Charlene Sharpe has been with The Dispatch since 2014. A graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and the University of Richmond, she spent seven years with the Delmarva Media Group before joining the team at The Dispatch.

Liquor License Requests Approved

SNOW HILL – Officials approved the transfer of the liquor license formerly held by BJ’s on the Water to the connections of Atlantic Beach House this week.The Worcester County Board of License Commissioners (BLC) on Wednesday agreed to transfer the license once held by BJ’s on the Water to Windward OC LLC. Though there were… Read more »

Berlin Police Seek Direct Citizen Reports Rather Than Social Media Posts

Berlin Police Seek Direct Citizen Reports Rather Than Social Media Posts

BERLIN – In the wake of speeding concerns shared on social media, Police Chief Arnold Downing once again encouraged citizens to call his department to report problems.Following recent discussion on Facebook regarding speeding in downtown Berlin, Downing advised elected officials and residents to call the Berlin Police Department to report issues.“If you have an issue… Read more »

Berlin Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Veto; 5-0 Vote Ratifies Spending Plan, Including Raises

Berlin Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Veto; 5-0 Vote Ratifies Spending Plan, Including Raises

BERLIN – The Berlin Town Council voted unanimously to overturn Mayor Zack Tyndall’s budget veto.The council voted 5-0 Monday to overturn Tyndall’s May 28 veto of the amended budget the council adopted last month. The amended budget includes items Tyndall had cut, such as a 1.5% employee cost of living increase and funding for cell… Read more »

Deputy Heller’s ‘Ultimate Sacrifice’ Remembered 21 Years Later

Deputy Heller’s ‘Ultimate Sacrifice’ Remembered 21 Years Later

POCOMOKE – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recognized Deputy First Class Brian K. Heller on the 21st anniversary of his death this week.Sheriff Matt Crisafulli, joined by Heller’s fellow law enforcement officers and members of Heller’s family, commemorated his death with a ceremony on Route 113 on June 14. Heller was killed in a single… Read more »

Pocomoke Truck Traffic Concerns

BERLIN – County officials are expected to discuss changes to truck routes in Pocomoke after hearing concerns from citizens.The Worcester County Commissioners agreed last week to discuss changes to truck routes at their first meeting in July. Residents of Old Virginia Road and a handful of other streets have asked commissioners to revisit a previous… Read more »

Berlin Mulling Another Run At State Demolition Grant

BERLIN – The town could soon apply for another grant to help fund the demolition of derelict buildings at Heron Park.Though Berlin didn’t receive funding during the state’s last round of strategic demolition grant awards, Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells is preparing another application following positive comments from state officials.“They said we had… Read more »