Wednesday, September 30, 2026
A Pocomoke way of celebrating FALL!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
Welcome new Pocomoke City Chief of Police McGee-
The Mayor and Council voted at Monday night's meeting to appoint Richard “Andy” McGee as Pocomoke City’s Chief of Police, succeeding Chief Arthur Hancock who retired September 1st.
(From Mayor Nock on an earlier Facebook post)
For those who may not know Chief McGee, this appointment brings his career full circle.
He began his law enforcement career with the Pocomoke City Police Department in 1993, serving as a patrol officer, patrol supervisor and K-9 handler. He later served with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office before spending more than 20 years with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
During his career, he has supervised large numbers of sworn personnel, commanded patrol and special operations, served as a SWAT commander, coordinated major public events and emergencies, worked with local, state and federal agencies, and handled training, compliance, budgeting, policy development and community relations.
Since 2019, he has served as Chief of the Snow Hill Police Department, overseeing the department’s daily operations, personnel, budget, policies, training and public safety responsibilities.
His experience also includes crisis intervention, active shooter preparedness, cybersecurity and technology, K-9 operations, community outreach, emergency management and law enforcement instruction.
Coming up: Chincoteague Oyster Festival-
(Shore Daily News)
One of Chincoteague Island’s longest-running fall traditions will return next month as the 53rd Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival takes place Saturday, October 10, at Tom’s Cove Park.
The festival will run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and will feature a variety of seafood, live music and activities. Organizers say tickets are selling quickly for an event that traditionally draws thousands of visitors to the island.
(More about it)
53rd Annual Chincoteague Oyster Festival set for October 10 - Shore Daily News
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Latest forecast and advisories-
(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
High water closed Chincoteague Causeway-
(Saturday morning)
(View news story)
High tidal waters close Chincoteague Causeway Saturday morning - Shore Daily News
(Check for updates)
Shore Daily News - Shore Daily News
(Check storm related updates from throughout Delmarva)
Friday, September 25, 2026
Weather nixes Oceans Calling-
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Oceans Calling Festival has now cancelled the entirety of its weekend schedule as a coastal storm continues to lash at Delmarva’s shores.
(Read more)
BREAKING: Oceans Calling 2026 cancelled amid coastal storm threats | Latest News | wboc.com
Thursday, September 24, 2026
What's after Starbucks?
Mayor Todd J. Nock says:
Like many of you, I am disappointed to learn that Starbucks will be closing its Pocomoke City location. This closure is part of a larger company decision affecting locations across North America.
Now, our focus has to be on what comes next.
One of the biggest mistakes a community can make is allowing a commercial building, especially a newer and highly visible one, to sit vacant. Our Economic Development team and City staff have already started working to identify potential businesses that could be a good fit for this location.
There are still things we do not know. We do not know whether the building will be offered for sale, available for lease, or what the property owner’s plans will be. Those conversations will have to take place.
This also presents an opportunity for some real conversations about highway access, visibility, traffic patterns, and how easily people traveling Route 13 can access our businesses. Our Planning Department will be evaluating those issues as we continue looking at the bigger picture of economic development in Pocomoke.
We cannot control every business decision, but we can control how quickly and intentionally we respond.
The work to determine what’s next has already started.
To the employees of our Pocomoke Starbucks, thank you for serving our community. We wish you all the best.
Worcester Sheriff heads state association-
Congratulations to Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli on being sworn in as President of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association, representing all 24 elected sheriffs across the State of Maryland.
(See more about it)
https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/Wednesday, September 23, 2026
(UPDATED) Crab and Clam Bake
(WBOC)
(View news story)
(UPDATED) Guilty plea, prison time for former Worcester schools official-
(WBOC)
SNOW HILL, Md. - A former member of Worcester County Public Schools’ executive leadership team pleaded guilty on Wednesday to theft scheme of $100,000 or more.
Denise Shorts, former Chief Academic Officer for Grades Pre-K through 8th , was initially charged in April of 2026 with felony theft of over $100,000, misdemeanor embezzlement, and misdemeanor misconduct of office. Prosecutors allege Shorts used her school system-issued purchase card to buy over $100,000 in personal items from 2019 to October of 2025.
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