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.

County Okays No-Interest Riverboat Loan To Snow Hill With CARES Funds A Major Unknown

County Okays No-Interest Riverboat Loan To Snow Hill With CARES Funds A Major Unknown

SNOW HILL – County officials this week officially approved the loan allowing Snow Hill to purchase a riverboat, with or without CARES Act funding.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve a $400,000 zero-interest loan that will allow Snow Hill to purchase the Black Eyed Susan, a 149-passenger riverboat. Though the commissioners voted… Read more »

In Record 36% Turnout, Tyndall Receives 69% Of Vote To Win Berlin Mayor’s Seat

In Record 36% Turnout, Tyndall Receives 69% Of Vote To Win Berlin Mayor’s Seat

BERLIN – With an overwhelming show of support at the polls, voters elected Councilman Zack Tyndall to replace incumbent Gee Williams as Berlin’s mayor.Tyndall, who’s served on the town council for the past four years, earned 69% of the 1,226 votes cast for mayor in Tuesday’s municipal election. Council candidates elected Tuesday included Jack Orris… Read more »

Berlin Ethics Commission Finds No Issues With Appointment; Five Complaints Were Filed

Berlin Ethics Commission Finds No Issues With Appointment; Five Complaints Were Filed

BERLIN – The town’s ethics commission on Wednesday dismissed complaints filed regarding a recent planning commission appointment.The Berlin Ethics Commission met Wednesday to review five complaints filed regarding the appointment of Austin Purnell to the Berlin Planning Commission. Purnell was nominated by Mayor Gee Williams and approved by the town council on Monday.“The ethics commission… Read more »

Berlin Council Looks Past Conflict Concerns With Planning Commission Appointment

Berlin Council Looks Past Conflict Concerns With Planning Commission Appointment

BERLIN – Town officials opted to move forward with a controversial planning commission appointment despite objections from the public.On Monday, the council voted 3-1 to approve Mayor Gee Williams’ nomination of Austin Purnell to the Berlin Planning Commission. Councilman Zack Tyndall, who voted against the nomination, argued in favor of tabling a decision on the… Read more »

No Street Closures, Annual Activities For Berlin’s Halloween

No Street Closures, Annual Activities For Berlin’s Halloween

BERLIN – Council candidates said this week they supported the town’s plan not to endorse Halloween activities amid COVID-19 concerns.On Tuesday, Mayor Gee Williams confirmed that the town was not sponsoring or endorsing Halloween in the community this year. The town will not close any streets for trick-or-treating.“The town is asking residents who do not… Read more »

Berlin Council Candidates Talk Taxes

Berlin Council Candidates Talk Taxes

BERLIN – Those vying for town council seats in next month’s election criticized last year’s 18% tax increase and have promised to scrutinize Berlin’s future budgets.Candidates for the District 2, 3 and at-large council seats were united in their commitment to being fiscal watchdogs in the wake of last year’s tax and rate increases.“I understand… Read more »