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Commentary: Delaware has its own black history figures
By Carlos Holmes Every year in February, the natural approach to Black History Month is to highlight the African American stories and accomplishments of national importance — giants of the past and...
View ArticleRoundup: Sussex Tech snaps Dover’s winning streak with 68-57 victory
Sussex Tech High out-scored Dover by 13 points over the last three quarters to knock off the Senators, 68-57, in Henlopen North boys’ basketball on Tuesday night. The loss snapped a 26-game North...
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Lavender steps up as CR girls’ soccer coach
Dwayne Lavender CAMDEN — Like a lot of people, Dwayne Lavender found it difficult to imagine Darrell Gravatt ever retiring as a soccer coach. But when Gravatt did step down last month after 22 seasons...
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Salako’s buzzer putback gives Smyrna win over Caesar Rodney
Smyrna’s Brandon Smith tries to shoot against Caesar Rodney’s Jaelin Joyner in the second quarter at CR. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery) CAMDEN — Olumuyiwa “Moo” Salako had the ball in his hands,...
View ArticleSanders holds narrow lead over Buttigieg in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Bernie Sanders held a narrow lead over Pete Buttigieg in the New Hampshire Democratic primary Tuesday night as the two men from different generations and wings of their party...
View ArticleDelaware NAACP State Conference to be held at DSU
DOVER — NAACP delegates, elected officials, community activists, and civil rights advocates from across the state are expected to gather in Dover to commemorate the Delaware NAACP annual state...
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Klobuchar surged in New Hampshire. Can she make it count?
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) speaks on stage during a primary night event at the Grappone Conference Center on Tuesday, in Concord, N.H. (Scott Eisen/Getty...
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Scenic Delaware: Deep blue
Griffin DuBreuil of Dover took this photo at Rehoboth Beach on Jan. 26.
View ArticleFree classes for diabetes management on tap
FREDERICA —Six sessions for Diabetes Self Management will be offered by Frederica Senior Center located on Market Street in Frederica on six consecutive Mondays, beginning March 2 and ending on April...
View ArticleJoe Biden looks to South Carolina to resurrect his campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Joe Biden brought his wounded presidential campaign to South Carolina on Tuesday, staking his hopes for a comeback on the loyalty of black voters in the state after a dismal finish in...
View ArticleCape Henlopen State Park hosts Instameet Hike
LEWES — Delaware State Parks will hold their annual winter Instameet at Cape Henlopen State Park on Feb. 29 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Delaware State Parks marketing team partners with park staff to lead...
View ArticleBarr agrees to testify as Democrats question his leadership
WASHINGTON — Attorney General William Barr has agreed to testify before the House Judiciary Committee next month, appearing for the first time before the panel as questions swirl about whether he...
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Sussex Tech launching new welding course this fall
GEORGETOWN – Students in the construction and industrial trades at Sussex Technical High School this fall can sign up for a new course in welding and fabrication, the latest step in the school’s...
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Roundup: Milford wrestlers heading to semifinals with win over Sussex Tech
Milford fans watch as Gaij Copes lifts Joshua Negron in the 182-pound match Wednesday night. Copes won by decision 8-4. (Special To The Delaware State News/Gary Emeigh) Milford High won 12 of the 14...
View ArticleSalesianum edge Caesar Rodney 34-33 in dual meet wrestling tournament
WILMINGTON — A week ago, the Caesar Rodney High wrestling team went up to Salesianum School, won the toss-up matches and escaped Wilmington with a dual meet victory. But the Riders came up one point...
View ArticleSpeak Out: Stone’s sentence
The four lawyers who prosecuted Roger Stone quit the case Tuesday after the Justice Department overruled them and said it would take the extraordinary step of lowering the amount of prison time it...
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Commentary: Delaware’s parole merry-go-round
By Ronald Fraser State-run parole and probation programs are designed to keep persons convicted of crimes—including a very large number of non-violent crimes—out of prison. But in Delaware, according...
View ArticleScholarships offered to IR students and alumni
DAGSBORO – Indian River High School Alumni Association continues to show its IR PRIDE mantra with scholarship offers to current college students and high school seniors. Both applications are due by...
View ArticleFinal golf cart draft earmarked for Millsboro’s legislative reps
MILLSBORO — The town of Millsboro has put its draft charter change in the hands of its legislative liaisons, seeking Delaware General Assembly approval to change the town charter change to allow golf...
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Drugs, firearm found in Dover traffic stop
DOVER – A 20-year-old Dover man was arrested after a traffic stop brought the discovery of drugs and a firearm Tuesday, Delaware State Police spokeswoman Master Cpl. Melissa Jaffe said. Authorities...
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