Saturday, May 16, 2026

Friday ruling on Virginia congressional map--

(Shore Daily News)

US Supreme Court tosses out bid to adopt updated congressional map

(View news story)

US Supreme Court tosses out bid to adopt updated congressional map - Shore Daily News

NASCAR in Dover.. changing from the track's glory days?

(WBOC)

(View news story)

Monster Mile on the line? Fans raise concerns, officials weigh in on Dover's NASCAR future | Latest News | wboc.com

Friday, May 15, 2026

Phone Scam-

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about an ongoing phone scam in which individuals falsely claim to represent Apple Security and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

 What’s happening:
Victims report receiving messages stating their Apple ID has been compromised, linked to fraudulent or “black market” activity, or even closed due to an outstanding balance. They are then instructed to call a phone number, where they are transferred to someone claiming to be with the FTC.

These scammers attempt to gain trust and will request personal identifying information, including:
• Financial institution details
• Account information
• Other sensitive personal data

 Important:
These calls are fraudulent. Apple and the FTC will NOT contact you this way or ask for sensitive information over the phone.

 How to protect yourself:
• Do NOT call numbers provided in suspicious messages
• Do NOT share personal or financial information
• Hang up immediately if something feels off
• Verify any account issues directly through official websites or customer service
• Enable multi-factor authentication on your accounts
• Report scams to reportfraud.ftc.gov

At this time, no financial losses have been reported, but we urge everyone to remain vigilant.

 If you receive a similar call or message, report it to your local law enforcement agency.

Learn more about elder fraud prevention from the http://fbi.gov/.../common-frauds-and-scams/elder-fraud 

#ScamAlert #FraudPrevention #StaySafe #WorcesterCounty

No, The Pocomoke Public Eye hasn't changed its format to national sports, but our "Eye" on things of interest to our readers occasionally may open to a broader view that includes items such as this:

2026 NFL Schedule Release: Win-Loss Predictions, Analysis For Every Team

2026 NFL Schedule Release: Win-Loss Predictions, Analysis For Every Team | FOX Sports

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Pedestrian fatality identified-

The Worcester County Sheriff's office has identified the pedestrian killed on Route 13 in Pocomoke Tuesday (5/12) as Sandra Mattingly of Pocomoke City. The operator of the vehicle involved in the 152pm incident is cooperating with authorities in their investigation.

Anyone with additional information on the incident is asked to contact Corporal Christopher Barrs of the Pocomoke City Police Department at christopher@cityofpocomoke.com or Sergeant Michal Valerio of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office at mvalerio@worcestermd.gov .

New support for Maryland teachers-

(View news story)

https://baysideoc.net/app/uploads/2026/05/05.14.26-Bayside-Gazette.pdf

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Pocomoke City riverfront-

(WBOC)

“The Pocomoke River is the crown jewel of Pocomoke City, and it is extremely underutilized,” (Pocomoke City Mayor Todd Nock).

(Views news story)

Pocomoke leaders eye riverfront as key to downtown future | Latest News | wboc.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Area fraud scheme alleged-

(WBOC)

SALISBURY, Md. - An Eastern Shore family including a Somerset County Sheriff’s deputy and a Princess Anne Police officer are facing numerous charges in what prosecutors describe as a coordinated Medicaid fraud scheme.

(View news story)

Eastern Shore family including two law enforcement officers accused of Medicaid fraud | Local News | wboc.com

Early week serious Pocomoke road incidents-

WBOC photo

(Pocomoke Fire Company info)

Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Ocean Highway Under Investigation

May 12, 2026

At 1:57 p.m. on May 12, 2026, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded to a reported motor vehicle crash in the 1000 block of Ocean Highway. Units arrived on the scene to find a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services.

The roadway was shut down for a short period while emergency personnel operated on the scene. Maryland State Highway Administration crews are currently maintaining a temporary two-way traffic pattern on the northbound side of the highway at the time of the posting.

The Pocomoke City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.

May 11, 2026

At 1:41 p.m. on May 11, 2026, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company and Girdletree Volunteer Fire Department were alerted for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment on northbound Route 113 near the two-mile marker north of the YMCA.

Units arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle that had left the roadway and rolled over. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was found trapped and in critical condition.

Crews quickly initiated extrication efforts, removing the roof of the vehicle to gain access to the patient. The driver was successfully extricated from the vehicle.

The patient was transported by Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services to the Maryland State Police Aviation Command hangar in Salisbury and was subsequently flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

Northbound Route 113 was shut down for a brief period as the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack conducted their investigation into the crash.

Pocomoke Public Eye note- Driver names in the above incidents had not been released.

What you might not know about the Key Bridge incident-

(View news story)

State settles Key Bridge suit for $2.25 billion; Dali owners face criminal charges - Maryland Matters

Wallops launch operations under new chief-

(Shore Daily News)

NASA has appointed former chief of staff Brian Hughes as senior director of launch operations, a newly created role that will oversee launch operations at both the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

The move could have significant implications for the future of launch activity at Wallops Island...

(View news story)

NASA leadership shakeup could impact future launch operations at Wallops Island - Shore Daily News