Talbot Co News Today

47abc February 25, 2021 TALBOT CO., Md. – During Black History Month, 47 ABC is sitting down with the president of Talbot County’s NAACP chapter for a look into what has been accomplished and how much work still needs to be done for equality in the African-American community. President of the chapter, Richard Potter, says he initially joined the NAACP simply to give back to his community. When he became president, his passion for civil rights and justice grew even stronger when he was faced...

47abc February 23, 2021 EASTON, Md. – One high schooler in Talbot County gained recognition in a statewide contest and placed her school as third on the list. Madeline Morrell, a student at Easton High School, recently entered into the “Together We’re Better” Inclusive Education Campaign and Drawing Contest and won third place. The contest is part of a statewide elementary, middle, and high school campaign to promote disability awareness. We’re told the chosen drawings will be incorpo...

47abc February 2, 2021 EASTON, Md. – A women’s club in Talbot County worked together to make sure students have all the supplies they need. On Monday, the Talbot County Women’s Club announced they donated 60 backpacks filled with supplies to the Easton Middle School as a part of their annual Backpack Drive campaign. We’re told the project was coordinated by Mrs. Patricia Early, a retired TCPS teacher and member of the club. The president of the club says they couldn’t be any happier h...

47abc December 11, 2020 TALBOT CO., Md. – The Talbot County school system is recognizing a group of women for their generous donation earlier this month. The Talbot County Women’s Club donated 60 backpacks filled with school supplies to Easton Middle School as part of their annual Backpack Drive Campaign. According to the TCPS Facebook page, retired teacher and longtime club member Patricia Early coordinated this project. They’re also thanking Staples for their generous donation of school...