This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1991 ..
1919 ..
1963 ..
1922 .. Coal in short supply-
1902 .. Eastern Shore of Va. Editorial- Open Union Soldier's Homes to Confederate veterans? -
Friday, February 18, 2022
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Scam alert for Comcast internet customers
Comcast Xfinity says it will never call, ask for sensitive details over phone. They will also not call you and ask to connect to your computer.
There's a consumer alert for Comcast Xfinity customers who might have received phone calls from “Comcast Customer Assistance”. There are several scam versions such as the caller telling you that your modem wasn't accepting updates or that your internet IP address has been compromised.
If you’re a Comcast customer and you see “Comcast” on your caller ID, do not answer the phone because Comcast says it’s a scammer trying to steal your personal information. Comcast is warning customers not to fall for this scam.
“We’re not going to call you and ask for your password. We’re not going to call and ask you to give us your sensitive details over the phone or ask you to send us your account number or Social Security number or anything like that," said Cindy Arco, public relations manager for Comcast Xfinity.
Comcast says if you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be a Comcast employee and the call sounds suspicious, do not give out any personal information and immediately hang up the phone. After you hang up the phone, make sure you call Comcast to report that suspicious phone call.
"You can call us at 1-800-Comcast or 1-800-Xfinity and that way, you know, you’re actually speaking with a Comcast agent and we can check your account to see if there is something that needs to be addressed," Arco said.
Accomack School Board
(Shore Daily News)
The Accomack School board took no action on the inevitable rescinding of mandating mask wearing by students Tuesday night.
Parents continued to press the school board during the public comment period of the meeting. One asked what would be done now that the Governor has asked for an emergency order that would allow parents to immediately decide whether their children will wear masks at school.
The officials did not respond to the question. The Board previously voted 8-1 to require masks and students have been suspended for not doing so.
View full news story:
Accomack School Board takes no action on mask mandates - Shore Daily News
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
(UPDATED) Two die in Accomack County crash
View updated news story:
Two killed in Accomack Co. crash - 47abc (wmdt.com)
(Shore Daily News)
... the crash involved a tractor-trailer and a Sedan on Route 13 at Withams Road in the Oak Hall area of Accomack.
View news story:
Another fatal accident in Accomack County - Shore Daily News
Monday, February 14, 2022
Maryland mask requirement changing
(WMDT)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday that the requirement for masks to be worn in state buildings will end next week.
View news story:
Gov. Hogan announces end of mask requirement in state buildings - 47abc (wmdt.com)
Pocomoke's Sturgis Museum
(WMDT)
View news story:
Sturgis one room school museum brought to life for black history month - 47abc (wmdt.com)
Hogan leaves door open for presidential bid
(CNN)
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Sunday said he is “certainly going to take a look” at a 2024 bid for president, days after he announced that he will not run for Senate in the Old Line State despite members of his party urging him to campaign for a seat in the upper chamber.
Asked by co-anchor Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union” if he is considering a presidential run, Hogan emphasized that he is focused on completing his term as governor, which expires in January 2023.
“I'm going to run through the tape as governor until January of next year. I'm going to try to be the very best governor I can be. I'm going to continue to stand up and be a voice. I'm not going to sit back and not be involved in the issues of the day,” Hogan said.
“I'm concerned about the direction of the party and the country. And I will make a decision about 2024 after I finish this job,” he added.
Pressed on if he is considering a presidential bid, Hogan said “We're certainly going to take a look at it after January of '23.”
Sunday, February 13, 2022
Time Machine: 1967-2021 Super Bowl results, plus 2009, 1958, 1896, 1949, 2003.
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! See results of all the past Super Bowl games:
Super Bowl Winners and Results - Super Bowl History - National Football League - ESPN
August, 2009
Daily Times (Salisbury)
February, 1958
Worcester Democrat
June, 1896
Democratic Messenger
March, 1949
Salisbury Times
November, 2003
PPE Footnote: Just recently (December, 2021) it was reported that the town of Berlin, current owner of the property, was awarded a $500,000 grant from the state of Maryland to demolish the former Tyson plant building with potential development of two of the parcels that make up Heron Park including the parcel where the building is located.
Friday, February 11, 2022
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1967 - 2021
Super Bowl results
2009 ..
1958 .. Pocomoke Boy Scouts-
1896 ..
Praise for performances by youngsters participating in Children's Day church exercises.
1949 ..
2003 .. Editorial-
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Hogan favors no mask mandate for schools
(Capital Gazette)
Maryland Gov. Hogan urges State Board of Education to rescind school mask mandate, citing improving COVID metrics
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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Virginia State Police accident update
(Shore Daily News)
State Police update on Tuesday evening accident - Shore Daily News
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Recognitions given
(City of Pocomoke Facebook page)
The Pocomoke City Mayor and Council recognized the 1A Maryland Field Hockey Champions from Pocomoke High School, as well as Pocomoke Middle School art student, Kanye Reid, for designing the City's Christmas Card at the February 7, 2022 Mayor and Council Meeting.
Pocomoke Police Chief Hancock awarded the new Police Academy graduates: Officer Connor Bauer and Officer Rachael Northam.
Maryland Covid-19 vacinations
(WBOC)
ANNAPOLIS, Md.- Gov. Larry Hogan announced Tuesday that, according to official CDC data, more than 95% of Maryland adults have now been vaccinated against COVID-19..
View news story:
Md. Surpasses 95% of Adults Vaccinated Against COVID-19 | Latest News | wboc.com
Monday, February 7, 2022
Local TV meteorologist moves on
WMDT Chief Meteorologist Daniel Johnson has left the Eastern Shore for a job as weekend meteorologist in Louisville, Kentucky at CBS affiliate WLKY.
Meteorologist Geoff Fox is filling in at WMDT working from his home studio in southern California where he forecasts full time for "Nebraska News Channel."
(Reader comment)
BarryB said...Greg Fishel has been out of a job for a few years now. Maybe they can bring him back.
Pocomoke Public Eye said:
Greg Fishel was a long-time meteorologist at WRAL-TV in Raleigh, NC who began his career at WMDT in 1980.
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