The antiviral medicine remdesivir gained publicity when President Trump took it to treat his case of COVID-19, but the drug isn’t exclusive to the highest office in the country. In fact, Carroll Hospital reports that about half of those hospitalized for the disease there have taken it.

The biggest chunk of the money — $100 million — will be used to create an “emergency rapid response fund” for small businesses, so the state can pivot to help hard-hit areas or industries.

With a little under three weeks left before the Manchester Town Council is scheduled to vote on an annexation to possibly accommodate construction of new homes, residents have spoken up with concerns about traffic and how the project might affect the area’s rural feel.

“The side effects of treatment can impact your nutrition and your ability to eat and tolerate your diet,” said Mindy Athas, Carroll Hospital oncology nutritionist.

The Common Council of Westminster adopted a resolution Oct. 12 to extend Westminster Fiber Network beyond the town’s boundaries and to not charge the city’s taxpayers for the new customers. The users themselves will be responsible for payment.

The fundraiser event is dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. Proceeds will go to the Carroll Hospital Center for Breast Health, along with Jen Elliott toward her fight with breast cancer. Elliott owns Market Tavern in Sykesville, which is closed right now after Elliott was diagnosed for a second time in a year.

When it came time for McDaniel’s Alumnus of the Year for 2020, presented by the school’s Alumni Council awards committee, Ober’s resume served him well.

Lapato helped guide the Green Terror football team to Centennial Conference championships and NCAA tournament appearances in 1997 and 1998.