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Charles County Fair coming to town, celebrates 100th anniversary
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The annual Charles County Fair returns for its 100th anniversary this September, and fairgoers can cash in on special deals. The fair will be held at 8400 Fairgrounds Road in La Plata from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15. Established in 1924, the fair highlights the county’s […]
City of Harrisburg investigating reports of 'group of neo-Nazis carrying swastika flags'
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) — The City of Harrisburg says the mayor and police commissioner are aware of a masked group carrying flags with swastikas on them downtown, and it's being investigated. In a Facebook post made Saturday afternoon, the city denounced the group, saying in part:. The City of...
'Amazing' Virginia girl who didn't think Santa was real passes away
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Chloe Rochester, an "amazing" five-year-old Virginia girl who had been fighting cancer for more than a year, passed away early Friday, according to her family. "Chloe passed into the precious arms of Jesus, peacefully in her sleep," her family posted on social media. "Thank you for your...
Police investigating commercial robbery at MGM National Harbor
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a commercial robbery occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino on Saturday afternoon. PGPD said the robbery took place at around 3:15 p.m. and that no one was injured. As of Saturday afternoon, detectives were investigating.
Police Seek Information on Retail Theft at Waynesboro Walmart
Washington Township Police are seeking assistance in identifying two persons of interest linked to a retail theft incident. The theft occurred on August 20, 2024, around 9:10 PM at the Walmart located at 12751 Washington Township Blvd., Waynesboro, PA. Authorities have not disclosed the identities of the male and female...
Man Gets Life In Prison For 1979 Rape, Murder Of Suitland Mother Decades Later
Last year, the Charles County Sheriff's Office announced that District resident Andre Taylor, now 63, was arrested on charges that included rape and murder in connection to Belk's death, who was found on Metropolitan Church Road near Route 227 after she was killed 45 years ago. He was convicted in...
Driver Placed Gas Can In Vehicle Before Fiery, Deadly Crash In Virginia: Police
Police in Prince William County have launched a death investigation into a fiery crash Friday, Aug. 23, they said.The sole occupants of the vehicle that had crashed and went up in flames at Old Bridge and Occoquan Roads around 6:50 p.m. is believed to have placed gasoline in the passenger…
Junior/Senior Planning Night Set for October 1st at Laurel Ridge Community College
On Tuesday, October 1st, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Laurel Ridge Community College will host the 4th annual Junior/Senior Planning Night at the Corron Community Center at 173 Skirmisher Lane in Middletown. This free event is open to all rising juniors and seniors in the Shenandoah Valley, offering them and their families an invaluable opportunity to explore various post-secondary pathways.
Hofstra Takes On American Sunday In First Road Test
Hempstead, NY - The 17th-ranked Hofstra University men's soccer team will have their first road test of the season Sunday night at American and will be looking to get in the win column following a scoreless draw against Fordham. Kickoff at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, is set for 6 p.m. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with live statistics also available. Links for both can be found above or on the men's soccer schedule page of GoHofstra.com.
State of Emergency extended to all West Virginia counties due to drought
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Gov. Jim Justice announced he has extended the statewide State of Emergency for an additional 30 days due to a shortage of rainfall that has caused drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor indicates extreme, severe, and moderate drought conditions have continued to impact the entire state. Gov. Justice also reminds agencies […]
Mon Power conducting system upgrades in West Virginia service territory
FirstEnergy Corp.’s electric company Mon Power, which serves about 395,000 customers in 34 West Virginia counties, is replacing and upgrading equipment at eight transmission substations in its service territory to help prevent or minimize the ... Read More » The post Mon Power conducting system upgrades in West Virginia service territory appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
2024 Junior/Senior Planning Night
Sina May, Vice President of Reaching Out Now, a nonprofit in Warren County announced their 2024 Junior/Senior Planning Night. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1st at Laurel Ridge Community College from 5 to 9 pm in the Corron Community Center. It is free for high school junior and...
Durant Center hosts back-to-school community day in Prince George's County
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - The Durant Family Charitable Foundation is giving away 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to the community in Prince George's County. This community event is open to the public and will feature a number of activities and much more. Attendees can pick up free backpacks and...
Children Activities by Samuels Public Library for the Month of September
These are the events being presented by the Youth Services Department at Samuels Public Library during the month of September 2024. More information about Samuels Library and the programs and services available can be found at www.samuelslibrary.net or by calling (540) 635-3153. Monday, September 2. The library will be closed...
Two West Virginia fishermen catch record-breaking fish the same day within hours of each other
Officials say Lindell Marker of Sod, W.Va., caught a 17.36-inch black crappie at 7:30 am on August 8, surpassing the previous length record of 17.32 inches set by Craig Webb, also at Woodrum Lake. Marker’s catch tied the existing weight record of 2.85 pounds, also held by Webb. At 8:45 a.m., Dwight Priestley of Alum Creek, W.Va., caught a 17.76-inch, 3.15-pound black crappie that surpassed Marker’s shortly-held record and set new records for length and weight. Both fish were certified by WVDNR Fisheries Biologist Cory Hartman. These record-breaking crappies were caught using live minnows.
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