About The Author: Charlene Sharpe

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.

Redistricting Public Hearing Planned

SNOW HILL – The redistricting process is moving ahead in Worcester County with a public hearing expected next month.The Worcester County Commissioners this week voted unanimously to move forward with redistricting. While there was talk of potentially delaying the process, as candidates for the upcoming board of education election must file in February, several commissioners… Read more »

LSLT Presents Annual Awards

LSLT Presents Annual Awards

BERLIN — The Lower Shore Land Trust hosted its annual Flannel Formal at Merry Sherwood Plantation on Nov. 11. The fundraising event, which was attended by 200 people, featured live music as well as food, games and a silent auction benefitting the land trust, which is devoted to helping landowners protect their property for future… Read more »

West Street Design Work Advances

BERLIN – Municipal officials approved design services for major West Street improvements last week.Last Monday, the council approved a proposal from Davis, Bowen & Friedel (DBF) for design of a multi-dimensional project for West Street. The decision was delayed last month so DBF could work stormwater improvements on nearby streets Abbey Lane and Westminster Drive… Read more »

County’s Updated Capital Plan Includes Buckingham Project; Move Part Of Process For State’s Reconsideration Of Funding Decision

County’s Updated Capital Plan Includes Buckingham Project; Move Part Of Process For State’s Reconsideration Of Funding Decision

SNOW HILL – County officials approved a capital improvement program that includes a new Buckingham Elementary School this week.The Worcester County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the school system’s updated capital improvement program (CIP) that includes construction of a new Buckingham Elementary. The updated plan was requested by state officials as they review a prior decision… Read more »

Snow Hill Sells Riverboat

Snow Hill Sells Riverboat

SNOW HILL– The Black-Eyed Susan left Snow Hill for Taylor’s Island late last week.Slaughter Creek Marina purchased the Black-Eyed Susan, the Town of Snow Hill’s riverboat, for $24,800. The boat left its dock at Sturgis Park Nov. 15.“It’s a bittersweet time in that so many held high hopes that the Black-Eyed Susan would be a… Read more »