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Atholton senior graduates with perfect attendance -- since first gradeThere are 180 days in a school year. Over 12 years that adds up to a couple thousand school days. Atholton High School senior Jackie Palmer hasn't missed a single one. Palmer, 17, has had perfect attendance from the day she started first grade through the last day of school, May 25. School officials say it's a considerable feat. |
Firefighters extinguish blaze in RV camper in JessupHoward County and Anne Arundel County firefighters extinguished an early-morning blaze Sunday in an RV camper near a home in Jessup, fire officials said. 
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A collection of photos and lists of 2012 high school graduates from around Howard County. |
Moments from Howard Community College's commencement ceremony. |
Howard High School's seniors held their ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion. |
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Police believe string of Columbia burglaries are relatedThe Howard County Police Department is investigating a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries of east Columbia businesses. |
Scotchtown Hills unveils new vegetable gardenThings got a little greener around Scotchtown Hills Elementary in Laurel last week. |
Atholton High School graduatesTaylor Erik Abell, Christopher Jaime Acevedo, Imani Aliyah Adams, Ayushi Aggarwal, Julian Maurice Aldred, Matthew Thomas Aloi, Jorge... |
County finalizes purchase of historic Belmont estateHoward County has finalized its decision to purchase the historic 81-acre Belmont estate in Elkridge and "preserve it as a history and... |
Columbia Orchestra promises excitement with indoor fireworksYou'll have to wait until the Fourth of July for outdoor fireworks, but the Columbia Orchestra is offering a colorful indoor program it... |
Mt. Hebron grad makes the big leagues as announcer for the Tampa Bay RaysAndy Freed remembers not only the day but also the exact time when he learned he was heading to the Major Leagues. |
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Developers unveil plans for $100 million project in Columbia
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Howard County native wins 2012 Sophie Kerr Prize
Kathryn Manion was "at a loss for words" Tuesday night — shortly after being honored for her...
