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Girl charged in father's death struggled with mental health

By Kevin Rector, The Baltimore Sun — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:02:10 EDT

Mother says Morgan Arnold has Asperger's, preferred online fantasy to social interactions

Morgan Lane Arnold, an emotionally frail 14-year-old freshman, navigated the hallways of her Howard County high school each day filled with anxiety, unable because of a learning disorder to decipher the social cues, jokes and emotions of her peers.

Howard County schools' healthcare fund at center of budget debate

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT

After several frustrating work sessions, county officials say a budget solution is getting closer for the Howard County Public School System.

'Angels' will help Columbia fourth-grader run first 5K

By Sara Toth, stoth@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:05:00 EDT

Talbott Springs Elementary friends will share achievement

Jakob Henchell and Aiden Peters have a lot in common: The close friends who laugh at the same things are both 10 years old, fourth-graders at Talbott Springs Elementary School in Columbia and are preparing to run their first 5K.

Columbia native Binder ready for home cooking at Wine in the Woods

By Cathy Carter, cathycarter@verizon.net — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:25:00 EDT

Howard High graduate, on a career upswing, set to perform Saturday

Risa Binder is having a moment. Not only did the singer-songwriter deliver a recent buzzworthy performance on the popular TV show "CBS This Morning," but the Columbia native is currently recording a CD with Nashville super-producer Luke Wooten and just found out she's been nominated for an Emmy Award.

Columbia resident trains like a pro for triathlon

By Karen Nitkin, knitkin@verizon.net — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:06:00 EDT

Suzy Serpico, 32, starts her days early, with a swim, bike or run before heading to her job as a physical education teacher at Hammond Elementary School.

Police investigating shooting death in Columbia

From staff reports — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT

Third killing in Howard County this month; police have no suspects

Howard County Police are searching for a suspect or suspects in the shooting death of a Columbia man early Thursday morning after an altercation at the Berkshires apartment complex.

Wilde Lake groundbreaking finally arrives

By Luke Lavoie, llavoie@tribune.com — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT

The long-awaited groundbreaking for the redevelopment of the Wilde Lake Village Center took place Wednesday morning, to the delight of the 80 or so who attended the ceremony.

Lululemon, True Religion coming to Mall in Columbia

Lorraine Mirabella — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:12:00 EDT

Four new stores will be coming to The Mall in Columbia, including Lululemon Athletica and True Religion, mall officials said Thursday.

New attractions at Turf Valley's Preakness balloon celebration

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

Turf Valley's annual Preakness Celebration Hot Air Balloon Festival kicks off Thursday afternoon, and has some new attractions.

Nordstrom Rack opens today in Columbia

Lorraine Mirabella — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:00:00 EDT

Nordstrom Rack will open its planned store in Columbia today at 9 a.m.