Delaware
Delaware State men upend N.C. Central to reach MEAC final at Scope
Deywilk Tavarez had 20 points in Delaware State’s 71-58 upset win over second-seeded North Carolina Central on Friday night in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament semifinals at Scope.
The sixth-seeded Hornets will face fourth-seeded Howard in Saturday’s 1 p.m. championship game, with an NCAA Tournament automatic bid at stake. The Bison upset top-seeded Norfolk State earlier Friday to reach the title game.
Tavarez also added five rebounds for the Hornets (15-17). Jevin Muniz scored 16 points and added five rebounds. Martez Robinson finished 5 of 12 from the floor to finish with 12 points.
Keishon Porter led the Eagles (18-13) with 19 points and eight rebounds. Fred Cleveland Jr. added 14 points, eight rebounds and two steals for NCCU. Po’Boigh King also had 11 points.
A 13-3 run in the first half gave Delaware State a five-point lead. The teams entered the break with Delaware State ahead 27-26. A 10-0 run in the second half turned a tie game into a 10-point lead for the Hornets.
Women
Howard 69, North Carolina Central 56: Iyanna Warren scored 23 points and Kaiya Creek added 19 as No. 2 seed Howard advanced to the MEAC women’s championship game with a semifinal victory over No. 3 seed North Carolina Central on Friday at Scope.
The Bison (15-15) will face No. 1 seed Norfolk State (26-5) in the final at 4 p.m. Saturday. The teams split their regular-season series, with each team winning on its home floor.
Janiah Jones paced North Carolina Central (16-15) with 11 points off the bench, while Morgan Callahan added 10 points and nine rebounds.
Howard led 34-27 at the half and extended the margin to double digits in the third quarter. The closest the Eagles could get in the fourth quarter was 10.
The Bison took advantage at the line, converting 26 of 37 attempts. North Carolina Central went 9 of 11 from the line.
BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.
Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.
The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.
The investigation remains active and on-going.
Top headlines of the week, April 17 2026
Here are some stories you may have missed this week in central Ohio.
The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.
The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.
Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.
The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.
“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.
Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.
Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
-
Lifestyle11 minutes agoYou’re Invited! (No, You’re Not.) It’s the Latest Phishing Scam.
-
Education17 minutes agoOhio State Details Relationship that Led to Former President Walter Carter Jr.’s Resignation
-
Technology23 minutes agoBEWARE SOFTWARE BRAIN
-
World29 minutes agoLandlords allegedly posting ‘Muslim-only’ apartment ads in violation of country’s equality act: report
-
Politics35 minutes agoLeavitt explains why Iran’s seizure of two ships doesn’t violate Trump’s ceasefire
-
Health41 minutes agoHighly contagious stomach bug spreads fast, hitting certain patients hardest
-
Sports48 minutes agoWWE to hold premium live event in Saudi Arabia amid Iran ceasefire
-
Technology53 minutes agoToyota’s CUE7 robot shoots hoops using AI