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EDGEWATER, Md. — The 122-foot yacht Lovebug ran aground and sank approximately a half-mile offshore between Beverly Beach and Curtis Point at the mouth of the West River on July 27, 2024. The Coast Guard, along with partner agencies, responded to the incident around 12:30 p.m. and found the vessel capsized, though the cause remains […]

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MARBURY, Md.– Major LeagueFishing(MLF) announced the schedule for the seventh season of professional bassfishing’s most competitive circuit, the 2025 Bass Pro Tour, and local anglers will be very excited to see the Potomac River on the list. The Potomac River and Marbury, Maryland, will play host to Stage Six of the 2025 Bass Pro Tour […]

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HUGHESVILLE, Md. – In the early hours of July 27, 2024, emergency responders were dispatched to a severe motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle on Burnt Store Road near Boone Place in Hughesville. According to authorities, at approximately 12:44 a.m., the motorcyclist, a 32-year-old male, collided with a deer while traveling at approximately 60 mph. […]

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NANJEMOY, Md. – Effective July 26, 2024the Charles County Department of Health has issued a health advisory for swimming, and other direct water contact due to high bacteria levels atFriendship Landing Boat Ramp located at 4715 Friendship Landing Road, Nanjemoy MD. The Charles County Department of Health advises against swimming, waterskiing, and other direct water […]

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LEONARDTOWN, Md. – Giving back to our community is something extremely special to us as the Wildcats. We will be hosting a carwash today, July 27th from 11 am-3 pm at the Leonardtown Autozone for Sebastian Roldan-Ramos, a 17-year-old Chopticon High School student. He was diagnosed with Leukemia, and just received his bone marrow transplant. […]

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MARYLAND – Several athletes from Maryland are competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris. Here is a list of who to watch and root for as the games kick off today! Tatiana Nazlymov – Fencing Hometown: Bethesda, MD Age: 20 Phoebe Bacon – Swimming Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD Age: 21 Erin Gemmell – Swimming Hometown: […]

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. —Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller attended Ravens training camp in Owings Mills. Together with Ravens players, coaches, and front-office leadership, the governor and lieutenant governor rallied 1,500 proud members of the Ravens Flock ahead of the 2024-2025 football season. Governor Moore sent a clear message to teams that are looking […]

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CHARLOTTE HALL, Md. – Join Marlene Smith, Founder and President of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and Esther Bonney, Founder and Director of Nurture Natives, for an inspiring and educational family event titled “Biodiversity and Native Gardening 101” on Saturday, August 3rd, from 2 – 3 PM at the Charlotte Hall Library. Discover the fascinating world […]

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CALIFORNIA, Md. – Residents of California, MD, have a new shopping option with the opening of Rack Room Shoes at the First Colony Shopping Center, right next to Target. The new store, located at 45147 Colony Way, offers a wide variety of footwear for the whole family. With a commitment to providing quality and affordable […]

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WALDORF, Md. – In a commitment to transparency and accountability, Charles County Sheriff Troy D. Berry is informing the public of recent actions involving a Charles County Sheriff’s officer. On June 11, Sgt. Robert Smith, of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, was suspended with pay after the Agency was informed of charges being placed against […]