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Akira Kyles

Akira Kyles

Akira Kyles is a former Carroll County Times reporter. She joined the Times in 2019 after graduating from Morgan State University, where she was managing editor and editor in chief of the school paper. She has previously written for The Afro-American Newspaper and Baltimore City Paper, and attended the POLITICO Journalism Institute.

Union Bridge Mayor Perry Jones becomes first Maryland Municipal League president from Carroll County in 2 decades

On June 30, Union Bridge Mayor started his term as the president of the Maryland Municipal League.

By Akira Kyles●

Sykesville adds outdoor seating to Main Street, with coronavirus restrictions still in place

On Friday, the Town of Sykesville marked off space on Main Street for local businesses to use for added outdoor seating.

By Akira Kyles●

Carroll Hospital’s farmers market returns

The Carroll Hospital farmer’s market season started Thursday and will continue weekly until September 17.

By Akira Kyles●

Coronavirus medical respite center to stay at East Middle School in Westminster through July

Since April, East Middle School in Westminster has housed a temporary coronavirus medical respite center for the homeless, and its operator says the experience has reinforced the need for a more permanent respite center in Carroll County.

By Akira Kyles●

Woman flown to hospital after helicopter rescue from Liberty Dam, officials say

A person was flown to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after suffering a heart attack at Liberty Dam, officials said.

By Akira Kyles and Catalina Righter●

Delayed Sykesville sanitation project complete, Schoolhouse Road pumping station in service

On June 26, the Carroll County Bureau of Utilities announced the completion of construction for the Schoolhouse Road Pumping Station and Force Main Project.

By Akira Kyles●

Baltimore man arrested in Westminster on drug charges

A Baltimore man faces multiple drug charges after being arrested in Westminster.

By Akira Kyles●

After keeping people ‘working and working out’ during pandemic, Eldersburg kickboxing studio set for grand reopening

A kickboxing studio in Eldersburg will hold its grand reopening Wednesday after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Akira Kyles●

Carroll County Chamber of Commerce announces Biz Challenge finalists

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce announced the final five contestants to the Carroll Biz Challenge.

By Akira Kyles●

Carroll County commissioner withdraws diversity commission initiative after NAACP chapter president expresses opposition

Carroll County Commissioner Eric Bouchat withdrew his initiative to establish a diversity commission after the president of Carroll County’s NAACP chapter expressed her opposition toward it.

By Akira Kyles●

Small fire put out in Taneytown church; person allegedly arrested on suspicion of arson

The Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company put out a fire at Taneytown Lutheran Church on Friday morning, and a person has been arrested on suspicion of arson, a spokesperson said.

By Akira Kyles●

Two men charged after allegedly hitting man, including with shovel, in Westminster area

Two men are charged after they allegedly kicked and hit another man, including with a shovel, in the Westminster area.

By Akira Kyles●

Carroll Food Sunday to reopen June 30 with a few changes

Carroll Food Sunday in Westminster will reopen Tuesday morning after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Akira Kyles●

New Windsor man charged with assault after allegedly pinning woman

A New Windsor man was charged with second-degree assault after allegedly pinning a woman to the ground.

By Akira Kyles●

Owners of Villa Pizza in TownMall of Westminster decide not to reopen after coronavirus-related closure

While the TownMall of Westminster was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Villa Pizza was unable to offer even carryout, leading to financial hardships and a decision to close for good.

By Akira Kyles●
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