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

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2026 NFL!

 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

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  .

WEATHER-

(Link to forecast and advisories, lower E.S. Md:)

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=38.0722&lon=-75.5638

(Link to forecast and advisories, E.S. Va:) 

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.7108&lon=-75.742

Worcester Board of Ed. Meeting changed-

 
Worcester County Public Schools

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In order to attend the upcoming County Commissioner meeting on May 19, 2026, the Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for the same day has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 21, 2026. Visit https://worcester-12.community.highbond.com/ for more board of education meeting information. #WeAreWorcester #WCPSBoardMeeting

New support for Maryland teachers-

 

(View news story)

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

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

It's headed our way!

Daytime temperatures into the upper 80's or higher predicted for Delmarva for several days starting Sunday.

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.

MAY 22nd- Save the date!

 

The Downtown Pocomoke Association is hosting Stars, Stripes, & Sacrifice a 4th Friday Street Festival Event on May 22nd from 5 PM - 8 PM.

We will be kicking off Memorial Day weekend with an evening of Patriotic Fun!

Music from Beats By Britt will set the vibe. Inferno Pizza food truck and Kona Ice will be serving delicious treats! Attendees are encouraged to bring donations approved by the USO for care packages for active-duty troops. 

Wear your Red, White and Blue or other patriotic attire; this

family friendly event is free for everyone!

Join us Friday, May 22nd from 5-8 PM on Market St. in Downtown Pocomoke City.

For more information, please visit the “Downtown Pocomoke Association” Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/downtownpocomokeassoc or call Pocomoke City Hall at 410-957-1333 x107.

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

Over-sand weight limits relaxed-

The public can now drive bigger, heavier-duty trucks on Assateague Island after the National Park Service approved a regulatory amendment.

The agency overturned rules on vehicle weight and dimensions for the over-sand vehicle area, or OSV, that had been in effect since 1976.

(View news story)

Heavy-duty vehicles can drive on Assateague Island | News | octodaydispatch.com

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper; 1997, 1999.

 

                                         (excerpt)

*June 1997

      *January 1999 

Salisbury Daily Times

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The Name Game on Virginia's shore-

 (Shore Daily News)

Newcomers, or come heres, as they are called, are usually recognized by their accents, whether they arrived from the north, south, west, or another country. 

Some have become so immersed in local life that it seems as if they have been here for generations. However, if you listen to the way people pronounce the names of local towns, islands, creeks, and bays, and sometimes last names from the region, their accents may say otherwise.

(View news story)

Say it correctly, please - Shore Daily News

The Pocomoke Public Eye says:

Have you ever noticed that most Accomack and Northampton County folks refer to the two counties as "the Eastern Shore," whereas those of us living north of the state line refer to the Maryland-Virginia peninsula (even southern Delaware, too) as "the Eastern Shore."

Most locals on lower Delmarva pronounce Princess Anne as "Princes" Anne.  While that's not grammatically correct it's likely the way their parents and grandparents pronounced it, also.  If you hear someone say "Princess" Anne, odds are they're not from these parts. 

Walk in Worcester!

 

Did you know there are more than a dozen walking trails in Worcester County?

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Walking Trails - Just Walk WorcesterJust Walk Worcester