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  Category: Sussex County


African American History Month programs among 16 special events at the museums of the State of Delaware during February 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017

Highlights include African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, a program on jazz pianist “Fats” Waller, and a presentation on historic properties listed in the National Register since the 1980s that are significant to African-American communities throughout the state.




Flags Lowered for Passing of David P. Buckson

Flag Status | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2017

With the passing of David P. Buckson on Tuesday, January 17 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Friday, January 20 as a mark of respect for Mr. Buckson and his service to Delaware. Mr. Buckson served on the bench of the […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Governor John Carney signed his first Executive Order on Wednesday, establishing a 14-member working group to develop recommendations for implementing a public-private partnership at the Delaware Economic Development Office.




Governor John Carney Takes Oath as Delaware’s 74th Governor

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Hundreds attend Legislative Hall Ceremony and Public Greeting Dover, Del. – Governor John Carney took the oath of office to become Delaware’s 74th Governor on Tuesday, pledging to lead Delaware’s economy through a period of transition, address the state’s long-term budget challenges, confront crime in Wilmington and strengthen Delaware’s education system. Surrounded by family and […]




Inauguration Day Schedule for January 17, 2017

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Interfaith Prayer Service WHAT: Governor-elect Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hall-Long will join attendees at Whatcoat United Methodist Church for a pre-Inaugural interfaith prayer service. WHO:Governor-elect John Carney Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long Reverend Elmer Davis, Whatcoat United Methodist Church Rabbi Michael Scott Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom Father John Hopkins, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church WHEN: […]







  Category: Sussex County

African American History Month programs among 16 special events at the museums of the State of Delaware during February 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017

Highlights include African-American life at the John Dickinson Plantation in the 18th century, a program on jazz pianist “Fats” Waller, and a presentation on historic properties listed in the National Register since the 1980s that are significant to African-American communities throughout the state.




Flags Lowered for Passing of David P. Buckson

Flag Status | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2017

With the passing of David P. Buckson on Tuesday, January 17 Governor Carney has ordered the United States and Delaware flags at state buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff beginning Friday, January 20 as a mark of respect for Mr. Buckson and his service to Delaware. Mr. Buckson served on the bench of the […]




Governor Carney Signs Executive Order to Explore Public-Private Partnership at DEDO

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Governor John Carney signed his first Executive Order on Wednesday, establishing a 14-member working group to develop recommendations for implementing a public-private partnership at the Delaware Economic Development Office.




Governor John Carney Takes Oath as Delaware’s 74th Governor

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Hundreds attend Legislative Hall Ceremony and Public Greeting Dover, Del. – Governor John Carney took the oath of office to become Delaware’s 74th Governor on Tuesday, pledging to lead Delaware’s economy through a period of transition, address the state’s long-term budget challenges, confront crime in Wilmington and strengthen Delaware’s education system. Surrounded by family and […]




Inauguration Day Schedule for January 17, 2017

Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Interfaith Prayer Service WHAT: Governor-elect Carney and Lieutenant Governor-elect Hall-Long will join attendees at Whatcoat United Methodist Church for a pre-Inaugural interfaith prayer service. WHO:Governor-elect John Carney Lieutenant Governor-elect Bethany Hall-Long Reverend Elmer Davis, Whatcoat United Methodist Church Rabbi Michael Scott Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom Father John Hopkins, St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church WHEN: […]