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Thursday, December 1, 2022
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
(Updated) School bus accident on E.S. Va.
(Shore Daily News)
The Virginia State Police have concluded a medical emergency suffered by the driver caused the morning accident involving a school bus on Pungoteague Road.
According to Virginia State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya, preliminary investigations reveal that the bus was traveling north Pungoteague Road, when the driver experienced a medical emergency, causing the vehicle to run off the roadway, into a ditch, and striking a power/electrical pole.
Of the 25 children on board, 14 children (ages 5-10 years old) were transported to the hospital, all with non-life threatening injuries. The bus driver, 66 year old Robert Sylvester Walker, of Onancock was transported from the scene.
According to Anaya, Walker was charged with reckless driving/failing to maintain proper control.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Monday, November 28, 2022
Santa gives two thumbs up for Pocomoke's Christmas Parade weather!
View link below for info on parade lineup and more:
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Time Machine: 1995, 1912, 1943, 1853, plus local history author's TV segment on The Chocolate Murders of 1898.
Note: An archived edition of the Worcester Democrat for this week one hundred years ago was not available. "This Week In Pocomoke One Hundred Years Ago" will return next Sunday.
May, 1995
Salisbury Daily Times
April, 1912
Baltimore Sun
November, 1943
The News Journal (Wilmington)
January, 1853
Lebanon Courier and Semi-Weekly Report (Lebanon, Pa.)
Friday, November 25, 2022
Please shop small & support local businesses this Saturday!
Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce:
This Saturday, November 26th, is Small Business Saturday.
You can make a big impact and show your support for your community by staying local and shopping, eating, and visiting your neighborhood businesses.
The holidays are all about giving – and the best gift you can give local businesses is your support.
So, get out there and shop small this Small Business Saturday on November 26 to kick off the season in a meaningful way.
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1995 ..
Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Getting ready
(Shore Daily News)
ROCKET LAB COMPLETES FINAL LAUNCH REHEARSAL FOR NEUTRON LAUNCH FROM WALLOPS
(View news story:)
Rocket Lab completes final launch rehearsal for Neutron launch from Wallops - Shore Daily News
Raccoon was Rabid
A raccoon located near Arden Station Road and Dublin Road in Princess Anne has tested positive for Rabies.
(View news release:)