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Scam alert: Fake texts asking victims to pay an overdue Delaware traffic or toll violation
4+ hour, 46+ min ago (169+ words) DELAWARE - Delawareans, beware of a new cell phone scam starting this week across the first state. Delaware court officials say the scam text pretends to be from the Justice of the Peace Court and urges victims to scan a QR…...
Delaware officials warn of text scam posing as court notice
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (224+ words) Sponsored by Carman Auto Group and Scouting America Delmarva Council Delaware State Police and court officials are warning about a scam text posing as a court notice that urges recipients to scan a QR code to pay fake traffic or…...
A half-century after a North Carolina woman vanished, her sister hopes for answers
9+ hour, 34+ min ago (655+ words) The year was 1975. Newlyweds Dean and Denise Newsom Porch had just moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. It was quite a change for 21-year-old Denise, who was born and raised in the tiny town of Denton, North Carolina. "It's a big…...
Delaware Judiciary warns of statewide text scam impersonating courts
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (337+ words) DELAWARE " The Delaware Judiciary is warning residents about a surge of scam text messages and phone calls falsely claiming to be from the Justice of the Peace Court and demanding immediate payment for fake violations. Officials say the latest scam,…...
How did North Carolina football do in NFL draft under Bill Belichick?
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (318+ words) The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and it's one that North Carolina and Bill Belichick will likely want to forget about. For the first time since 2016, the Tar Heels failed to have a single player selected with one of…...
CBS 'Sunday Morning' visits Wilmington area to cover its most exotic plant
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (253+ words) A popular Sunday morning TV show highlighted a unique plant to the Wilmington area that's become threatened. In an April 26 segment on CBS' "Sunday Morning," a crew went to Boiling Spring Lakes -- mistakenly spelled in the piece as "Boiling Springs…...
Maryland has a new state shark. Will Delaware be next?
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (126+ words) As of April 23, Delaware does not have a state shark, and no similar legislation has been filed in the General Assembly. So far, Maryland is the only state to have passed this bill, though lawmakers. .. Maryland has a new state…...
Proposal would direct some Delaware courts to text defendants about hearings
17+ hour, 57+ min ago (720+ words) Automatic text messages could reduce missed court appearances and the need for judges to issue bench warrants. Each year, tens of thousands of Delaware court hearings end with a no-show " often triggering arrest warrants. Lawmakers want to cut those numbers…...
Wilmington nonprofit places service dogs with veterans
13+ hour, 54+ min ago (533+ words) It's just before 1 p. m. on a Tuesday, and Elle, Legion, and Beau are enjoying a break. After a busy morning, they are taking advantage of the downtime to snooze or chew a bone. Of course, these employees are service dogs in…...
Vote now for your Delaware prom pick this week
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (100+ words) Delaware Online/The News Journal has launched a new Prom of the Week contest, and we need your help choosing which prom stands out above the rest. For years, Delaware Online has covered prom celebrations across the First State. Now,…...