The Pocomoke Public Eye

Friday, June 5, 2026

No charges in Worcester school bus driver case-

(WMDT)

WORCESTER COUNTY, Md. – Multiple Worcester County agencies have come together to release new details regarding an ongoing investigation into a school bus driver who allegedly consumed alcohol prior to driving students.

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No Charges Filed Against Worcester Bus Driver for Alcohol Consumption - 47abc

Two lower shore brush fires-

(WBOC) (Somerset County)

Firefighters respond to Accomack County brush fire | Latest News | wboc.com

(Somerset fire reported Thursday)

BREAKING: Brush fire continues to spread in Somerset County | Latest News | wboc.com

Time Machine preview-

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

PLUS

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(Women Warriors' tournament victories)

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Special Bd of Ed meeting-

Special Meeting of the Board of Education

The Worcester County Board of Education will hold a special meeting in the Sara D. Thompson Board Meeting Room at the Worcester County Board of Education Central Office located at 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD on Monday, June 8, 2026. The Worcester County Board of Education will convene in open session at 9:00 a.m.

A livestream of the meeting will be available for any individuals unable to attend the meeting in person. The livestream can be accessed at the Board of Education's Diligent Community webpage at

https://worcester-k12.community.highbond.com/

Superintendent concerned about Pocomoke Pre-K

Worcester County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Annette Wallace voices concerns about how full budget request denial will affect the Pre-K program in Pocomoke City.

(View WBOC news story)

Worcester schools to revise budget after county denies full request | Latest News | wboc.com

Raccoon in Hallwood area was rabid-

(Shore Daily News)

The Eastern Shore Health District (Va.) is advising residents in the Hallwood area after a raccoon found near Lankford Highway tested positive for rabies.

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Rabid raccoon confirmed in Hallwood - Shore Daily News

Maryland's new law allowing outside alcoholic beverages-

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06.04.26-Bayside-Gazette.pdf

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Next Concert In The Park ♪♪

♪ The Rhythm Section ♪

June 11th

WAWA coming to Pocomoke City-

(Eastern Shore Undercover)

A new Wawa is on the way to Pocomoke City, and the community is invited to help mark the moment.

A sign unveiling ceremony is set for Thursday, June 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the corner of U.S. Route 13 and Stockton Road. The event celebrates the future home of the popular convenience store chain and what it could mean for the area.

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Wawa Is Coming to Pocomoke City - Join the Celebration | Eastern Shore Undercover

We asked... (an older Pocomoke City bridge?)

Prior to the construction of the drawbridge at Market Street was there another bridge into Pocomoke City?

Yes, before the current drawbridge at Market Street was built in 1920, an earlier wooden drawbridge was used to cross the Pocomoke River.

Historical bridges in Pocomoke City:

Wooden drawbridge: This earlier bridge was completed in 1865 near the site of Stevens Ferry. During World War I, when it was closed for repairs, a ferry was used to cross the river. It was later removed after the Market Street drawbridge was finished.
Market Street drawbridge: The current double-leaf bascule bridge, also known as the Old Pocomoke River Bridge, was constructed in 1920. It was designed to accommodate increased automobile traffic and replaced the old wooden bridge.
Iron railroad bridge: An iron railroad bridge was also erected in 1880, providing another river crossing for rail service. This bridge still exists today.