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Poll shows Trump, Justice and Morrisey have strong lead in WV for November election
Gov. Jim Justice and Attorney General Patrick Morrisey have strong leads with West Virginia voters ahead of the November election, according to a new poll released Friday. The WVMetronews Poll, shows Justice, a Republican, is in a wide lead — 62% to 28% — over his Democratic opponent, former Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliott, in the […]
Troop 711 honors three new Eagle Scouts
On April 6 BSA Troop 711 held a Court of Honor at the Trillium Gathering Building in Purcellville and presented three scouts with their Eagle Scout awards. Only five percent of scouts achieve this top honor. Over the last 20 years 106 scouts from troop 711 have received this award, including these latest three – Jude McKay, Alex Kyle, and Soren McKay.
FCPS Career and Technology Center students medal in national skills competitions
Students from the Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in June in Atlanta. In the conference held June 24 through 28, nine FCPS students finished in the top 10 in different hands-on skill and leadership contests: * Michael Umana from the computer-aided design (CAD) engineering program won a ...
Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project alternative proposed by Carroll lawmaker
State Sen. Chris West has proposed an alternative to the proposed 70-mile transmission line threatening to raise energy bills and compromise farmland in Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties. PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization responsible for operating power systems that provide energy for all of Maryland, has contracted with the Public Service Enterprise Group to complete the ...
Big Thanks for the Clarke County Fair
Congratulations to the Ruritan Club of Clarke County for a wildly successful Clarke County Fair! And a big thanks to everyone who had a hand in the event. When you’re at the fair having a great time, and everything‘s going so smoothly, it’s really easy to forget just how many people and volunteers it takes to have such a wonderful event —— especially one that lasts an entire week!
Plans filed in Loudoun for latest Wawa convenience store
It’s the news many residents in the southern Loudoun communities of Chantilly and South Riding have been waiting for — an update on the plans for a new Wawa store coming to the area. The Burn first reported more than a year ago that a Wawa gas station...
Baltimore and Washington County on Alert for Potential Flooding Amidst Fog, Showers, and Thunderstorms
Baltimore residents should brace for some weather whiplash as the National Weather Service has forecasted fog, showers, and thunderstorms to roll through the region starting today—especially for those dwelling in mountainous areas. "Showers and thunderstorms developing later today, especially over the mountains," said the National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC in a statement—rising temperatures could lead to heavy downpours and even potential flooding in certain locales, with Washington County, MD, and along the Blue Ridge Mountains being flagged as high-risk zones. However, a Flood Watch has yet to be issued due to prevailing uncertainties.
LCSO Investigating a Homicide in Sterling
The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide on the 21000 block of Ridgetop Circle in Sterling on Aug. 28. At approximately 4:33 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an argument. They found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, and both individuals were transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased. They will not be identified until the next of kin have been notified.
Football: John Champe Wins Defensive Battle Against Briar Woods
Ashburn, Va. — Friday Night Lights has returned… well sort of… after a weather delay postponed football’s opening night from August 29 to August 30, the Briar Woods Falcons and John Champe Knights started their seasons under the Friday Morning Haze. Two combined touchdowns and two missed kicks were the difference as the Knights escaped the Falcons, 7-6, in Ashburn.
Loudoun United FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC pre-match show
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — After a scoreless draw with Rhode Island last weekend, Loudoun United FC will be in search of three points Saturday when they host Phoenix Rising FC at Segra Field with kickoff set for 7:30pm. Loudoun United is currently 9-7-8, while Phoenix is 6-9-8 coming into the matchup. Loudoun sits in […]
LPD Charges Speeding Driver with Fourth DWI
An Ashburn man faces multiple charges after he was pulled over for driving 85 miles per hour on East Market Street in Leesburg. According to the report, a Leesburg Police officer conducted the traffic stop in the 45-mph zone just after 11:40 p.m. Aug. 29. The driver, Jimmy Lopez Gomez,...
Celebrating the end of summer
The Frederick End of Summer Celebration at Carroll Creek, hosted by Chic Events D.C., featured businesses from Maryland and Virginia that sold items ranging from baked goods to handmade jewelry to oil paintings. ___ (c)2024 The Frederick News-Post (Frederick, Md.) Visit The Frederick News-Post (Frederick, Md.) at www.fredericknewspost.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Saint James prevails in football season opener over St. John's Catholic Prep
ST. JAMES — If every Saint James football game this season is like Saturday's opener, Saints coach John Root may need heart medication. Jayden Yates threw two touchdown passes in the final 13 minutes, and Saint James overcame a 400-plus-yard, five-touchdown passing game by Demarco Valladares to defeat St. John's Catholic Prep 41-38...
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