Pocomoke Meet & Greet with Superintendent-

 

Worcester County Public Schools

Pocomoke, we’re coming your way!

Our next Diet Coke with the Supt is headed to Pocomoke McDonald’s on Monday, November 16, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.! Please note this is a rescheduled date from the original October 13 event.

No agenda. No presentation. Just a casual opportunity to stop by, pull up a chair, and chat with Dr. Annette Wallace about our students, our schools, and what matters most to you.

We hope you’ll join us! #WeAreWorcester #ListeningLeader

Berlin brothers sentenced for tax-evasion-

 
(WMDT)

BERLIN, Md. – A federal judge handed down prison terms to a pair of twin brothers in connection with multi-million-dollar tax-evasion crimes.

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Berlin twin brothers sentenced for each evading $1.8M in taxes - 47abc

Bird flu detected in Worcester-

 (WBOC)

WORCESTER CO., Md. - Preliminary testing has detected highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a commercial broiler operation in Worcester County, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.

Officials say the property has been quarantined, and the flock is being euthanized to prevent the disease from spreading. Birds from the affected flock will not enter the food supply, according to the department.

(View news story)

Preliminary tests detect bird flu at Worcester County poultry farm | Latest News | wboc.com

 

Courtesy Worcester County Sheriff's Dept.

Pocomoke Autism Roundtable-

 City of Pocomoke City

What would make it easier for you or your family to take part in community life in Pocomoke? We want to hear from you.

Join us for the Pocomoke Autism Community Roundtable with Mayor Todd J. Nock. We’re inviting autistic adults, parents, caregivers, and family members to share what’s working, what gets in the way, and what they’d like the City to do next.

We’ll talk about sensory needs at City events, autism acceptance, accessible parks and playgrounds, and how families and first responders can get to know one another before an emergency. Come to share an idea or just listen. You’re also welcome to share your thoughts in writing.

Monday, November 16, 2026 | 6–7 p.m.

Pocomoke Community Center, Maryland Room

1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD

Planning to join us? RSVP to Amanda Russell at arussell@pocomokemd.gov or 410-957-1333 ext. 102. You can also use either contact for questions or accommodation requests.

Please share this invitation with someone who might want to join the conversation.

A positive impact for ECI?

 

(View WMDT news story)

Moore cabinet changes could lead to changes for ECI community

Future Worcester educators receive scholarships-

 

(View more about it and who they are)

Nineteen SU students awarded scholarships as future Worcester County educators | Local News | wboc.com

Weekend fire: Pocomoke assists Va. fire companies-

 

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company

Accomack Co., VA - On November 7, 2026, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Tanker 1 and Rescue 1 from the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded to Savannah Road in Accomack County, Virginia, to assist with a residential structure fire.

Upon arrival, Rescue 1 staged while its crew split into two groups to assist with fire extinguishment and tanker operations.

Pocomoke personnel operated on the scene before returning to quarters at approximately 1:30 a.m.

📸 FF J. Kamps

(View news story:)

Alleged abandoned home destroyed by fire in Accomack County | Latest News | wboc.com

Alleged abandoned home destroyed by fire in Accomack County | Latest News | wboc.com

Did you know about DELMARVA ACES Baseball?

(Dave) Whigham, 40, a former professional baseball player, launched a youth baseball academy in 2014 with a handful of teams and a shoestring budget. Today, his organization has grown to serve hundreds of young athletes across the region, including some who have gone on to professional careers.

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Delmarva Aces continuing to grow | News | octodaydispatch.com

Discovery Museum raffle reminder-

 

Have you entered the Delmarva Discovery Museum's Winter Raffle for a chance to win $250 in Maryland Lottery scratch-off tickets?  The drawing will be December 12th.  Tickets are available at the Discovery Center Gift Shop and from staff members.

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper; 2007, 1969.

 

From our archives:

April 2007

              New Pocomoke Fire Headquarters

     

Salisbury Daily Times

February 1969

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Four new Worcester Commissioners-

 

(WMDT)

SNOW HILL, Md. – Worcester County has elected 4 new County Commissioners, meaning that the board, will be majority made up of new-comers for the upcoming term.

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Worcester County elects four new County Commissioners - 47abc

Grant of $227K+ for Cypress Park playground and exercise enhancements-

(View more about it from Mayor Nock)

https://www.facebook.com/CMToddJNock/

I would gladly build that project for you for $120,000 and have money left over.

Your friend,
Slim

Options for filling Marshall's Pocomoke council seat-

 (WMDT)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – Pocomoke City officials are sharing their next steps after City Councilmember C.L. Marshall III won the seat for State House Representative for District 38A.

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UPDATE: C.L. Marshall III wins MD House District 38A - 47abc

Pocomoke Christmas Parade REGISTRATION-

 

pocomokechristmasparade.com 

Election results-

 

(Check this link for latest vote count:)

https://results.elections.maryland.gov/index.html

Neutron prep work progressing at Wallops-

 (Shore Daily News)

Rocket construction for the initial launch of a Neutron Rocket by Rocket Lab at Wallops has reached another important milestone, with the shipment of two major components of a new rocket, the Stage Two section and its thrust module, from the manufacturing facility to the launch site.

(View news story)

Stage Two Neutron components reach Wallops Flight Facility - Shore Daily News

November edition- The Pocomoke Papers

 
City of Pocomoke City

The November issue of The Pocomoke Papers is here!

This month’s expanded issue is filled with City updates, community stories, local events, health and wellness information, holiday happenings, and plenty of reasons to be Pocomoke Proud.

Inside, you’ll find:

Messages from Mayor Todd Nock and City Manager Brandy Matthews.

Updates on City projects and improvements

Community and school achievements

A spotlight on the Samaritan Shelter

November health and wellness resources

Local events and holiday activities

A full community calendar—and much more!

Read the November issue online in English, Spanish, or Haitian Creole:

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/news 
Printed copies are also available at Pocomoke City Hall, Pocomoke Library, The Liberty Store and TIENDA LA ESTRELLA II while supplies last.

Time←←Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke City's newspaper, plus 1946, 1982.

 

(Politics 100 years ago the same as today?)

(Editor's comment)

From our archives:

April 1946

(After seven years of hard work, hampered by wartime interruptions and serious labor problems, the one-time "choked up" Pocomoke River, which drains a large portion of lower Delaware when it is in working order, flows freely again. The biggest drainage job east of the Mississippi is completed and all is in readiness for landowners to clean out ditches leading into the river so as to drain their wet fields.)

The News Journal (Wilmington)

February 1982

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Salisbury Daily Times

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