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  Archives:  May 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Monday, June 3, 2024, to honor former Speaker of the House and President of Delaware Technical Community College, Orlando “Lonnie” George, on the day of his interment.




Cold case cracked as prosecutors secure murder plea

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

A Wilmington man has been convicted in a nearly four-year-long cold case. On May 15, Dashawn Daley, 29, of Wilmington pleaded guilty to Murder 2nd Degree, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. This conviction follows an investigation into the fatal 2019 shooting of then 29-year-old Hakeem Smalls. “I am grateful […]




Monetary Awards Program for Black Students Celebrates First Award Recipients

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

STAR-Delaware Merit supports students’ educational enrichment and financial empowerment     DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and school leaders gathered on Thursday to recognize more than 60 students as part of a new program to support the educational journeys of Black students.     STAR-Delaware Merit is a statewide merit awards initiative coordinated by Lt. Governor Bethany […]




2024 Memorial Day Events

News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

The Office of Veterans Services (OVS) and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) have scheduled two events in observance of Memorial Day. As in previous years, OVS and DCVA will host ceremonies on separate days. The first will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Bear, Delaware. […]




Explore Delaware Agriculture with a Delaware Grown Road Trip

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) ended this year’s Delaware Grown Week celebration by launching the “Delaware Grown Road Trip” to encourage residents and visitors to hop in their cars to experience Delaware’s rich and flavorful agricultural heritage, as they travel rural roads to explore Delaware’s many produce farms, farmers markets, and meet specialty crop farmers.






  Archives:  May 2024

Governor Carney Orders Lowering of Flags

Flag Status | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 30, 2024

Governor John Carney has ordered Delaware flags to be lowered to half-staff at all state facilities on Monday, June 3, 2024, to honor former Speaker of the House and President of Delaware Technical Community College, Orlando “Lonnie” George, on the day of his interment.




Cold case cracked as prosecutors secure murder plea

Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

A Wilmington man has been convicted in a nearly four-year-long cold case. On May 15, Dashawn Daley, 29, of Wilmington pleaded guilty to Murder 2nd Degree, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. This conviction follows an investigation into the fatal 2019 shooting of then 29-year-old Hakeem Smalls. “I am grateful […]




Monetary Awards Program for Black Students Celebrates First Award Recipients

Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

STAR-Delaware Merit supports students’ educational enrichment and financial empowerment     DOVER, Del. — Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and school leaders gathered on Thursday to recognize more than 60 students as part of a new program to support the educational journeys of Black students.     STAR-Delaware Merit is a statewide merit awards initiative coordinated by Lt. Governor Bethany […]




2024 Memorial Day Events

News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

The Office of Veterans Services (OVS) and the Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs (DCVA) have scheduled two events in observance of Memorial Day. As in previous years, OVS and DCVA will host ceremonies on separate days. The first will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Ceremony in Bear, Delaware. […]




Explore Delaware Agriculture with a Delaware Grown Road Trip

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, May 24, 2024

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) ended this year’s Delaware Grown Week celebration by launching the “Delaware Grown Road Trip” to encourage residents and visitors to hop in their cars to experience Delaware’s rich and flavorful agricultural heritage, as they travel rural roads to explore Delaware’s many produce farms, farmers markets, and meet specialty crop farmers.