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Tennessee general store becomes a post-Helene relief hub and a gauge for what work remains
The Sugar Hollow General Store and Café − which locals still call its former name, the Elk Mills General Store − has become a hub of activity in Carter County following floods caused by Hurricane Helene. Before, it was a gathering spot for residents of Bob's Island, Poga and Elk Mills to pick up odds and ends, whether that be food or household products. Local resident Kelley Carter called it "the center of the community." ...
Maryland Weather: Chilly nights with cool sunny days ahead
BALTIMORE-- Expect chilly nights and early mornings with temperatures in the 40s. Afternoons look sunny, crisp, & cool.We've enjoyed a beautiful and breezy Monday with temperatures reaching the lower 70s along with plenty of sunshine. As we head into the evening hours, expect a mainly clear sky. Temperatures will ease back down into the upper 60s by 8 PM. Overnight lows will dip down into the upper 40s to lower 50s under a partly cloudy sky.Tuesday and Wednesday will be enjoyable weather days. The morning hours start off chilly with temperatures starting off in the 40s. With plenty of sunshine,...
Two-Alarm fire engulfs multiple homes in Baltimore, one person injured
BALTIMORE -- A two-alarm fire engulfed multiple vacant buildings in South Baltimore early Monday morning, leaving one person injured and four rowhomes damaged.More than 60 firefighters and 14 units responded to Cedley Street around 2:30 a.m., according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Officials said the fire has since been brought under control.One victim was transported to a local hospital with injuries related to the fire. No other injuries have been reported.A fire department spokesperson said that four units were completely engulfed in flames, with a possible fifth unit affected. The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is under investigation.Firefighters continue to work on the backside of the houses where the fire spread. The incident commander described it as a "working fire" that required a two-alarm response.Authorities have not released information about the extent of damage to the buildings or the condition of the injured person. The investigation is ongoing.
Improperly Discarded Ashes Spark Bel Air House Blaze, Maryland Fire Marshal Says
Nearly two dozen firefighters from the Bel Air Fire Department were called at around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5 to the 1600 block of Junius Court when a neighbor reported that the exterior of a home was on fire. First responders were quickly able to knock down the flames...
KCPS encourages families to join the conversation
ROCK HALL — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Boswell-McComas wants to hear from families, staff members and the community at large about what the future of Kent County Public Schools should look like. The school system has scheduled community conversations throughout October and November to help guide the preparation of Kent County Public Schools’ next five-year strategic plan, facilities plan and annual budget. “We’re inviting the community in to discover...
Havre de Grace responds to late Perryville rally and captures Susky Bowl
HAVRE DE GRACE — Perryville and Havre De Grace added another chapter to their iconic rivalry on Friday night. This year’s edition of the Susquehanna Bowl went down to the final seconds and ended in a 19-16 Havre de Grace victory. After trailing for the entirety of Friday’s contest, Perryville grabbed its first lead of the night when Joe Thomason connected with Coumel Edwards for a 29-yard touchdown to give the Panthers a 16-13 lead with four minutes remaining. Havre de Grace responded immediately when...
Southern Maryland producer takes Governor’s Cup with estate-grown white wine
It has been a year in Maryland wine contests where a couple of the smaller producers in the state picked up the biggest prize. Several months ago it was Port of Leonardtown and winemaker Lauren Zimmerman winning the Winemaster’s Choice Competition and Comptroller’s Cup, one of the two major competitions that the Maryland Wineries Association (MWA) holds annually.
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