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A Wilmington woman was killed Friday morning while trying to cross a Smyrna highway
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A pedestrian was struck and killed on a Smyrna highway Friday morning, state police reported Saturday.
The pedestrian, identified as Charisma Whaley, 31, of Wilmington, was crossing South Dupont Boulevard, north of Spring Meadow Drive when she was struck by a dump truck and run over by a following car, police said.
The accident occurred at 5:48 a.m. Friday when Whaley stepped in front of the truck, driven by a 65-year-old Dover man, and fell onto the roadway. She was then run over by a Ford Ranger, driven by a 20-year-old Dover woman, according to Delaware State Police.
Whaley was pronounced dead at the scene. Neither driver was injured, according to Delaware State Police.
North lanes of South Dupont Boulevard were closed for three and a half hours during the investigation, which is still ongoing.
Shane Brennan covers New Castle County with a focus on Newark and surrounding communities. Reach out with ideas, tips or feedback at slbrennan@delawareonline.com. Follow @shanebrennan36 on X, formerly Twitter, for the latest news and updates.
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What time does Walmart close and what are grocery store hours on Christmas Eve in Delaware?
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Christmas has arrived, which for millions of Americans means gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday.
Most grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Christmas Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, and most will shut their doors on Christmas Day.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be open on Dec. 24 until 6 p.m.
Walmart stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
What grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve?
In addition to Walmart, the following grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Acme closing at 6 p.m.
- Aldi closing at 4 p.m.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club closing at 6 p.m.
- Costco closing at 5 p.m.
- Food Lion closing at 6 p.m.
- Giant/Super G stores closing at 6 p.m., pharmacies at 4 p.m.
- Harris Teeter closing at 7 p.m.
- Meijer, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Publix closing at 7 p.m.
- Redner’s closing at 5 p.m.
- Safeway closing at 6 p.m.
- Sam’s Club closing at 6 p.m.
- ShopRite; First State and Brandywine stores close at 6 p.m. Christina Crossing store closes at 4 p.m.
- Sprouts closing at 7 p.m.
- Whole Foods closing at 7 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s closing at 5 p.m.
- Wegman’s closing at 6 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie closing at 9 p.m.
What retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?
In addition to Walmart, the following retail stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Kohl’s: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- HomeGoods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Marshall’s: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- JCPenney: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Home Depot: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Lowe’s: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Ace Hardware
- REI: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shop: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sephora
- Burlington: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Belk: Regular stores and outlet stores attached to regular stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Other Belk outlets will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dollar General: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Ikea: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Staples: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Office Depot: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- OfficeMax: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- PetCo: Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Target: Stores will close at 8 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Co.: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com. Ben Mace from the Delaware News Journal contributed to this story. Reach him at rmace@gannett.com.
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Planning to break out Monopoly or Scrabble with the family over the holidays? Be careful.
Delaware ranks No. 5 in the nation when it comes to searching for how to cheat at card and board games, according to an analysis from World of Card Games.
Google search volume data for terms related to cheating in multiple card and board games found that they accounted for 13.88 out of every 10,000 searches from Delawareans. Vermont had the highest search volume, according to the researchers, followed by Alaska and North Dakota.
“Whatever the reason, we hope players remember that the real joy of game night comes from the fun of playing together – not from having an ace up your sleeve,” said World of Card Games Founder Holger Sindbaek. “After all, nothing beats the warm feeling of a well-earned victory shared with loved ones during the holidays.”
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