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9+ hour, 55+ min ago (51+ words) Students participate in Parade Day and uniform inspection, a weekly requirement at Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington. Students participate in Parade Day and uniform inspection, a weekly requirement at Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington. Students participate in Parade Day and uniform inspection, a weekly requirement at Delaware Military Academy in Wilmington....

13+ hour, 29+ min ago (513+ words) Mark began writing professionally in 2020, shortly after graduating university. He initially worked as a staff writer at HotCars as well as contributing articles to smaller outlets like Drivetribe. Delaware Is One Of The Most Expensive States To Own A Car - Here's How Much It Costs The average cost of owning a car varies significantly across the country, with some states having higher insurance, gas, and maintenance costs. A recent study by Consumer Affairs analyzed the cost of owning a car in every state, with Delaware coming out as the priciest state in the country. According to the study, the average Delaware car owner spends $4,319 on insurance, maintenance, and gas each year. A significant proportion of that total was spent on gas, since the state's drivers cover the highest annual mileage in the country on average, clocking around 21,900 miles per year....

14+ hour, 7+ min ago (88+ words) Wilmington Downtown Inc. has announced that one of the scheduled holiday drone shows has been canceled. According to the organization, the drone show scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, has been canceled ... WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Wilmington Downtown Inc. has announced that one of the scheduled holiday drone shows has been canceled. According to the organization, the drone show scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, has been canceled due to weather concerns. Several other drone shows are still scheduled for Dec. 13, 20 and 27 at 7:30 p.m....

15+ hour, 44+ min ago (271+ words) Texas (9-0) has won 31 straight home games, this one largely by outscoring North Carolina (8-2) 47-25 in the middle two quarters. Texas led by 24 late in the game. Lee helped Texas pull away in the second half by stealing two passes and converting them into fast-break layups. Booker hit 10 of 11 free throws. Kyla Oldacre had 16 points and seven rebounds for the Longhorns, and Justice Carlton scored 11 points. Rori Harmon had eight assists and three of Texas" 11 steals. Elina Aarnisalo led North Carolina with 17 points. Indya Nivar scored 16. North Carolina outshot Texas 47% to 46%, but the Tar Heels committed 20 turnovers that the Longhorns turned into 24 points. The Tar Heels came in averaging nine 3-pointers a game, but shot just 2 for 11 against Texas. Texas has been without rotation players Aaliyah Crump (foot), Bryanna Preston (ankle) and Ashton Judd (knee) for its last four games. Judd has…...

19+ hour, 19+ min ago (546+ words) What would Christmastime be without plenty of opportunities to see "The Nutcracker?'' Whether you plan to enjoy the Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky ballet, set on Christmas Eve, at a local dance school or a professional theater, the magic is sure to be there. Here are your options for enjoying a performance of "The Nutcracker'' with family and friends this season in Delaware: Visit our Holiday Hub: One-stop for your winter holiday planning, from shopping to things to do and more The classic, epic dance battle between rats and soldiers is coming to Milford when DanceCompany-X and First State Ballet Academy present "The Nutcracker." Milford Senior High School (1019 N. Walnut St., Milford) at 7 p.m. Dec. 5; and 2 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets are $15. Visit DanceCo-X on facebook or danceco-x.com, or (302) 422-2633." More: Growing up with 'The Nutcracker' and First State Ballet The Land of the Sweets will offer…...

21+ hour, 15+ min ago (200+ words) Delaware Farm Bureau's annual YF&R Strawberry Festival, now in its 15 th year, was held on June 7 at B&B Farms in Townsend, Delaware, and offered visitors a kid's zone, fresh food and U-pick ... Delaware Farm Bureau Hosts a "Berry' Good Festival Delaware Farm Bureau's annual YF&R Strawberry Festival, now in its 15th year, was held on June 7 at B&B Farms in Townsend, Delaware, and offered visitors a kid's zone, fresh food and U-pick strawberry fields. The Delaware Farm Bureau YF&R committee's seven-member Strawberry Festival subcommittee plans the event every year. The event also provides Delaware Farm Bureau an opportunity to partner with local Ford dealerships. When people get to the event, they find a pickup truck ready for the "Fill-D-Ford" food drive. Attendees who donate food items save money on their KidZone wristband. All food gets donated…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (430+ words) UPDATE: The Bethany Beach Police Department (BBPD) has released more information about the man arrested following Wednesday's vehicle pursuit. Police have arrested Julian T. Lark of Wilmington. He is charged with disregarding a police officer signal, driving under the influence, and a litany of related traffic violations. After being taken into custody, Lark was medically evaluated and transported by EMS to Beebe Medical Center. He was later discharged and transported back to BBPD for arrest processing and a DUI investigation. Further investigation revealed that Lark had a capias warrant for failure to appear with a $50,000 cash bail only. Lark was arraigned and issued a $4,830 cash bail in reference to the pursuit, in addition to his capias for $50,000 cash bail. He was committed to Sussex Correctional Institute. BETHANY BEACH, Del. " An individual was arrested on Wednesday morning after police say they led…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (196+ words) The No. 20 Auburn Tigers will host the North Carolina State Wolfpack tonight for an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup. Fans can catch the action on ESPN at 9:15 p.m. ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN Unlimited. New customers can score free trials and first-month discounts through both Fubo and DirecTV Stream. The Tigers are 6-2 to start the season and are looking to build on their 85-74 victory over No. 23 St. John's last Wednesday. Tahaad Pettiford led the team with 27 points in the win and Keyshawn Hall added 20 points and eight rebounds. The Wolfpack are 5-2 and are aiming to bounce back from a 102-97 loss to Texas. Quadir Copeland led the team with 28 points in the loss, while Ven-Allen Lubin added 23 points and Paul McNeil finished with 20 points. Following tonight's matchup, Auburn will take on No. 2 Arizona and North Carolina…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (670+ words) " By David Walsh North Carolina Wilmington took advantage of a big break with 1:29 left to play Wednesday night to rally from seven points down and prevail, 70-69, over Marshall at Trask Coliseum. The home standing Seawolves (8-1) had no field goals the final 7 minutes, but got 11 points, including the last eight, at the foul line to record a seventh straight victory. With the Thundering Herd on top 69-62 at the 1:29 mark, Marshall's Wilson Dubinsky picked up his fifth foul and center Matt Van Komen got hit with a technical when he slammed the ball to the floor in obvious frustration, which counted as his fifth foul as well." UNC Wilmington made four free throws, two each by Nolan Hodge and Greed Williams to make it a three-point game. After an empty Marshall possession, Wyatt Fricks fouled 7-foot-2 Patrick Wessler, and he made two…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (229+ words) Bill Belichick scored a major recruiting victory as college football's early signing period started Wednesday by convincing four-star defensive tackle recruit Vodney Cleveland to flip his commitment from Texas to North Carolina. The Tar Heels had reportedly been attempting to flip Cleveland for months, and Belichick and his staff pulled it off on early National Signing Day. The 6-foot-3-inch, 305-pound Cleveland played high school football at A.H. Parker high school in Birmingham, Ala. According to ESPN, Cleveland is the No. 228 overall prospect in his recruiting class, and the No. 17 player at his position. North Carolina is the third program Cleveland has committed to in the recruiting process. He had previously committed to Alabama before picking Texas in June. Now with North Carolina, he is considered a big piece to Belichick's 2026 class. Cleveland is one of 12 four-star recruits in North Carolina's…...