Rachel Pierce- formerly with WBOC.

 
Rachel Pierce, who departed WBOC recently, is working in news at WPXI television.. NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh.  As reported in previous posts, WBOC's Kirstyn Clark and Lauren Miller have also moved on to other stations.  Kirstyn is back in her hometown Raleigh, NC and Lauren is in Greenville-Spartanburg, SC.  

We found Kirstyn Clark! (formerly with WBOC)

 

"Honey, I’m home! I’m thrilled to finally share that I will be joining the talented and renowned team at WRAL TV in Raleigh, NC.  It’s surreal being back in my hometown to work alongside journalists I watched and admired growing up and to tell impactful stories in the communities that shaped who I am today. I’m grateful for this special opportunity to continue growing in my passion!"

Pocomoke Public Eye note: We're still trying to locate Rachel Pierce who recently left WBOC.  Lauren Miller, formerly of WBOC, is working at WSPA-TV in Greenville/Spartanburg, SC as we reported recently. 

They've said goodbyes to WBOC-

 

Kirstyn Clark

Rachel Pierce

Lauren Miller

No word on Kirstyn's and Rachel's new work locations.  Lauren's new job is with CBS affiliate WSPA-TV, Greenville/Spartanburg, SC. 

Did you know? The Karli's have left after nine years at WBOC.

 

(Jacqueline Karli WBOC FACEBOOK post excerpts)

It is with mixed feelings that Todd and I announce we are retiring from WBOC.  After 40 years in broadcasting, it is time to turn the page.

We will be moving back to California where our daughter will be attending college and our son will be working. As for what we will be doing, that is part of the great unknown but we are open to whatever our next chapter brings.

Thank you Delmarva for sharing your beautiful peninsula with us. We will never forget you.

(View the full post:)

https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=jacqueline%20karli

  (Scroll to the post starting "It is with mixed feelings..")

(View WBOC video interview:)

We're Sending Farewells to WBOC News Anchors Jacqueline and Todd Karli | Delmarvalife | wboc.com

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Turning a page in her career-

 

Paige Marley (on-air name) left WRDE Coast TV earlier this spring after spending five years at the local NBC affiliate, where she worked in news and later as co-host of the station's lifestyle program "Coast Life."  Here's an update on her career. 

Paige Acevedo works with the public relations, media relations and corporate communications team as the communications specialist for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

Paige began her career in news broadcasting. Before coming to Johns Hopkins, she worked as a news anchor and reporter for an NBC affiliate in Delaware.

Paige is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor's degree in communications/journalism and a minor in social work. During her time at Shippensburg, she also studied abroad in Gros Mangles, Haiti. While there, she filmed and produced an Emmy-nominated documentary about healthcare in developing countries.

Lineup change-

 

After nearly eight years as WMDT Sports Director, Brandon Bossert is moving on.  He didn't immediately disclose the next stop for him and his family. 

Sussex County native Anthony Joseph, with a background in area radio sports, is the new WMDT Sports Director.

New WBOC meteorologist-

 

Mike Grewe now handles the meteorologist chores on the WBOC weekend morning news.

Chief Meteorologist Mike Lichniak Facebook post:

He’s a local now that lives out near the beach, but grew up in Harford County, Maryland. He has a degree from the University of Maryland in Geography with a concentration in meteorology, but has never utilized it.

He went into sales for 25 years and never got the chance to really fulfill his dream. That is until he moved here and with his kids in college he decided to get that dream job.

He will be with us on the mornings on Saturday and Sunday!

October 31st marked Dan's final regular TV appearance-

 (WBOC)

DELMARVA - After 12 years with WBOC, Chief Meteorologist Dan Satterfield is officially retiring.

For more than a decade, award-winning Dan Satterfield has been the weather authority on Delmarva, keeping you in the know and prepared.

“Dan is among the top meteorologists in the country when it comes to television,” Draper Media President Craig Jahelka said.

Satterfield has been on location through hurricanes, blizzards, solar eclipses, and flares of the northern lights to keep neighbors on Delmarva - from Kent County, DE to Accomack County, VA - weather-aware and safe. He has alerted us to flash floods and tornado warnings, icy roads, and everything else Mother Nature has in store on the peninsula.

“We’ve heard from people who tell us that they think they’re alive today because of what Dan Satterfield and WBOC did to give them early warnings,” Jahelka continued.

Though retired to enjoy his love of family, photography, and travel, you can expect to see Dan on the air again - he has happily volunteered to fill in as meteorologist at WBOC when needed.

WBOC and all of Draper Media wish Dan a happy, fulfilling retirement and thank him for his years of service as Delmarva’s most trusted meteorologist. Thank you, Dan!

A change in the weather...man.

 WBOC Chief Meteorologist Dan Satterfield soon retiring.

Dan recently posted on his Facebook page:

"Just to let you know that I have a ton of off time to use by the end of October when I retire. 

So, starting next week, you will see me very little on the evening broadcasts. I will do the weekend morning weathercasts so my replacement John Conway can have a weekend.

After 44 years and 7 months it is time to call it a career. I am starting the slide into retirement. You will still see me from time to time after October when they need someone, and I will still be teaching at SU.

 I am leaving you in VERY good hands. John Conway does nothing but impress me. I wish I had his language ability! He is an exc. forecaster and a VERY good critical thinker who is very well travelled."

              John Conway

A new face on local TV news-

                                Tami Weber

(View Tami's bio:)

Tami Weber | Bios | wboc.com

Asleep at the wheel?

As most everyone knows, the interview with Harris was Thursday at 9PM.  Below is the WBOC.com website page on Friday morning at 1130AM with their top story Harris to do interview.

Was this a technical glitch of some sort?  Wasn't anyone at WBOC looking at their own web page to notice this?

Pocomoke radio-

 THEN ...

NOW ...

Thanks to PPE reader Jerry Barbierri (AKA Jerry Nichols on  WDMV) for keeping us informed about Pocomoke radio and forwarding the following website info.  

ABOUT SUNNY 106.5 FM AND 540 WDMV AM

Our Story

540 AM WDMV came on the air August 1st of 1955. 540 AM was Pocomoke's local radio station and served the community well.  On August 18, 2022, WDMV (WGOP) was destroyed by a fire caused by a faulty electrical wire in the attic of the studio building. Fifty firefighters took three hours to put out the blaze. The building was not insured and has been declared a total loss, to make matters worse the County ordered the 500FT radio tower located on Dun Swamp Road  to be removed over safety concerns. The station returned to the air on July 4th with very limited power on both 540 AM and 106.5 FM. The station is rebuilding and will soon increase power to cover a much larger area on both AM and FM. We thank the local community for supporting Pocomoke's first radio station, 540 WDMV! We are looking to build a new tower and install state of the art equipment to serve the public.

Our Team

Our team is made up of experienced professionals who are passionate about music and radio. We work hard every day to bring you the best content and keep you entertained.

Anonymous

When 540 AM came on the air it was initially WDVM. It was not changed to WDMV until several years later. I seem to remember the change was about 1961 or thereabouts.

Your friend,
Slim

Local TV-

 

Kudos to WBOC veteran and behind the scenes Assistant News Director Bill Mich on his smooth performances filling in for some of the regular news anchors.

David Scott is a new face you'll be seeing on WBOC.  Here's more about David:

David Scott | Bios | wboc.com

WMDT reporter Leila Weah has been making appearances as a news anchor and appears to be adapting well in that new role.

WBOC reporter Lauren Miller has made her first appearance at the anchor desk. 

Haven't seen reporter Kristina DeRobertis on WBOC recently? A dependable source told us (previously published here) that  Kristina is heading over to WRDE Coast TV in Milton.  Both stations are owned by Draper Media.

Local TV-

 

You won't be seeing reporter Kristina DeRobertis again on WBOC-TV but she won't be far away.  She'll be reporting and anchoring news on WRDE, the NBC affiliate based in Milton, De.  Both stations are owned by Draper Media. 

Televised Delmarva Shorbirds games announcd.

Delmarva Sports Network announced today that they will broadcast free 15 Delmarva Shorebirds games live during the current season.

Broadcast Schedule:

-Friday, July 19th at 7:05 PM: Down East vs. Delmarva Shorebirds      

-Saturday, July 20th at 7:05 PM: Down East vs. Delmarva Shorebirds    

-Tuesday, July 30th at 7:05 PM: Myrtle Beach vs. Delmarva Shorebirds

-Wednesday, July 31st at 7:05 PM: Myrtle Beach vs. Delmarva Shorebirds     

-Thursday, August 1st at 7:05 PM: Myrtle Beach vs. Delmarva Shorebirds

-Friday, August 2nd at 7:05 PM: Myrtle Beach vs. Delmarva Shorebirds  

-Tuesday, August 13th at 7:05 PM: Carolina vs. Delmarva Shorebirds 

-Wednesday, August 14th at 7:05 PM: Carolina vs. Delmarva Shorebirds

-Thursday, August 15th at 7:05 PM: Carolina vs. Delmarva Shorebirds      

-Friday, August 16th at 7:05 PM: Carolina vs. Delmarva Shorebirds      

-Saturday, August 17th at 7:05 PM: Carolina vs. Delmarva Shorebirds    

-Tuesday, August 27th at 7:05 PM: Salem vs. Delmarva Shorebirds      

-Wednesday, August 28th at 7:05 PM: Salem vs. Delmarva Shorebirds     

-Thursday, August 29th at 7:05 PM: Salem vs. Delmarva Shorebirds   

-Sunday, September 1st at 2:05 PM: Salem vs. Delmarva Shorebirds

Where's Alex?

 

Meteorologist Alex Seymore has moved on from forecasting the  weather at local NBC affiliate WRDE.  Here is his Facebook post:

After nearly 7 years with Draper Media on WBOC and WRDE, I have decided to leave television to ensure that I have more time to spend with family and friends. While I will no longer be on tv, I do still plan on providing weather updates on Facebook. I recently took a position with Special Olympics Delaware where I will be able to tell the stories of the incredible athletes, coaches, and volunteers through digital media channels. While I will certainly miss my time working in tv, I look forward to this new career path.

 Dianne Pullman said...

I will miss you, Alex! You were my favorite meteorologist on WRDE. Your smile made me smile. I wish you well in your new endeavors.

 Anonymous said...

We’ll miss you. Good luck with your new career path. Take care. ✌️

We'll miss happy times with Katie!

 

(View video:)

We Say Goodbye to Katie Zarrilli & Look Back at Some of our Favorite Memories with Her | Delmarvalife | wboc.com

Misleading-

The top story graphic and headline this morning (4/8) on delmarvanow.com  (Salisbury Daily Times) may have given some readers the impression that the Eastern Shore would be experiencing the solar eclipse in totality.  

A breath of fresh (local public radio) air!

     (Coastal Point)

“These exciting additions show our commitment to developing strong and interesting local programming and to working with students and helping to train the journalists, producers and media personalities of the future..”

(View news story:)

New locally produced programs introduced at Delmarva Public Media | Arts & Entertainment | coastalpoint.com

Remembering "Oldies But Goodies" radio host-

 

       

    (Picture from Eastern Shore Post)

George Edward Bloxom, known as "G.E" on the radio passed away on March 1st.  In years past he had hosted the popular "Oldies But Goodies" show Saturday nights on Pocomoke's AM-540 radio station, taking listener requests and playing music favorites from the 50's and 60's.  George was 76.

View obituary:

George “GE” Bloxom - Eastern Shore Post