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The plea agreement signed by John Willie Kennedy, Jr., 45, and filed in court Thursday details that he told a federal grand jury in 2021 that he was inside his Columbia town house when he heard the gunshots that killed Meiko Locksley — and admitted that story was false when federal agents confronted him over a year later.
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Jack Lyburn, of Manchester, longtime leader of Carroll’s Department of Economic Development, dies
John “Jack” Thorn Lyburn Jr., who served as Carroll County’s director of the Department of Economic Development for nearly 21 years, died Monday, Aug. 14, at his home in Manchester, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 76.
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Serena Williams, Columbia-raised Alexis Ohanian welcome second child, a daughter
Adira River Ohanian is the second child — and second daughter — for the 41-year-old Williams and her husband, Reddit co-founder and Columbia native Alexis Ohanian.
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Flower farmers in Howard, Carroll, Montgomery create Chesapeake Flower Exchange to promote local blooms
The Chesapeake Flower Exchange, a group of 10 flower farmers located in Howard, Carroll, and Montgomery counties, formed earlier this year to provide locally grown blooms to florists in the region as a way to support small businesses and the environment at the same time.
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Seymour Stern, former president of the Maryland State Bar Association and the unofficial mayor of Frederick, dies
Seymour Stern, the unofficial mayor of Frederick and president of the Maryland State Bar Association, died Aug. 10 at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 85.
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Service mostly restored after rupture at Elkridge pumping station causes low water pressure, outages in Howard County
Only three homes are still facing outages after a water main at a pumping station in Elkridge ruptured Sunday afternoon, temporarily causing outages and low pressure throughout Howard County, officials said.
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Baltimore competes to become a federal tech hub that could bring 52,000 jobs
Baltimore expects to be in the running to become a national tech hub similar to Silicon Valley or Boston as the city competes for a federal designation and billions of dollars in funding in an effort led by the Greater Baltimore Committee.
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Los Angeles-based Crimson Coward Hot Chicken is coming to Pasadena this year with Owings Mills, Columbia locations also planned
The restaurant, which has sold the famously spicy chicken since 2018, will be located in the Lake Shore Plaza shopping mall on Mountain Road.
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American flag on his shoulder, Jason Aldean thanks fans, performs controversial ‘Try That in a Small Town’ at Merriweather
Country singer Jason Aldean performs his newly controversial song “Try That in a Small Town” at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, thanks his fans for their support and says he has “never been more proud to be a part of country music than I was this week.”
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Howard County Police aren’t expecting protests at Jason Aldean’s Merriweather concert amid song controversy
Country singer Jason Aldean's song “Try That in a Small Town” and an accompanying music video have drawn backlash.
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Bits & Bites: Columbia brewery expanding, hot chicken chain backed by rapper Drake opening in Owings Mills
A popular Columbia spot for beer bucks the brewery consolidation trend and Owings Mills welcomes two new fast-growing chains, including rapper Drake's favorite hot chicken joint.
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Jason Aldean to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion amid backlash over song, music video
Jason Aldean, a country singer who released a new song that references violence toward people who disrespect America and law enforcement, is coming to Columbia’s Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday.
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Officials name the 13-member task force that will chart the future of water infrastructure in Baltimore
Maryland officials on Thursday named the 13 individuals who will help decide the future of the Baltimore area’s water and wastewater system by serving on a task force convened by the General Assembly.
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Maryland asks some residents to conserve water amid drought conditions
The Maryland Department of the Environment is asking some residents in Western and Central Maryland to cut back on their water usage amid drought conditions.
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Maryland consumers struggle under the weight of credit card debt amid high inflation and interest rates
As interest rates soar and inflation puts a crimp on savings and essential spending, consumers in Maryland and elsewhere struggle more than ever with credit card debt.
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Columbia Lakefront July 4th Celebration 2023 | PHOTOS
July 4th celebration at Columbia's lakefront.
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‘Arsons destroy persons’: Former Laurel police chief sentenced to life for Howard County fires
The former Laurel police chief accused in a string of arsons around Maryland was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for the fires he set in Howard County.
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‘A person of integrity’: Columbia family carries on legacy of Army pilot Norman Flecker 25 years after death in Korea
Columbia family marks 25th anniversary of losing their son, Norman Flecker, an Army pilot whose helicopter crash in South Korea.
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Dr. Howard Hessan, a retired Baltimore otolaryngologist and inveterate sports enthusiast, dies
Dr. Howard Hessan, a retired Baltimore otolaryngologist who practiced for nearly 40 years, died from complications of Parkinson’s disease June 8.
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Howard County hospital marks 50th anniversary with name change to reflect affiliation with Johns Hopkins
Howard County General Hospital in Columbia has been affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine for 25 years and will offer the same services under its new name, with the goal of expanding Johns Hopkins specialty care in the future.
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Gov. Wes Moore appoints Wilde Lake High senior as student member of State Board of Education
Wilde Lake High School rising senior Abisola Ayoola will begin her one-year term as the student member of the Maryland Board of Education on July 1.
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Jay L. Baker, City Hall photographer who became the first African American official state photographer, dies
Jay L. Baker, a Baltimore City Hall photographer who later went to Annapolis and became the first African American to hold the position of official state photographer, died Sunday. He was 64.
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Bits & Bites: Raising Cane’s plans Columbia location, LoonAsea delays opening, Magdalena hooks blue catfish
More chicken fingers coming to Columbia and Owings Mills, LoonAsea changes timeline for opening and why you must try the blue catfish at Magdalena.
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Terry Thompson, Howard County firefighter who worked his way through the ranks in Maryland emergency services, dies
Terry Thompson, a lifelong resident of Clarksville who dedicated his livelihood to emergency services, died May 16 at Howard County General Hospital. He was 71.
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Howard High student is victim of apparent murder-suicide in Columbia, Howard County Police say
Howard High School student Steven Bassler, 15, was the victim of an apparent murder-suicide Tuesday at his home in Columbia, Howard County Police said.
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15-year-old shot, killed by older brother in apparent murder-suicide in Columbia, Howard County Police say
Police said that “there are no indications that anyone else was involved.”
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George Yungmann, real estate accountant and sailor, dies
George Yungmann, a real estate accountant and sailor, died of pancreatic cancer May 16. He was 80.
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Howard County Council approves $2.16 billion operating budget, including funds for Lakefront Library
The Howard County Council this week unanimously approved a $2.16 billion operating budget as well as a $419.1 million Capital Improvement Program for fiscal 2024 that includes funding for the Lakefront Library planned for downtown Columbia.
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Howard County Youth Orchestra makes Merriweather Post Pavilion debut alongside Guster
The Howard County Youth Orchestra performed with alternative rock band Guster to celebrate the orchestra's rebranding and showcase high school students' musical talent.
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Review: After 29 seasons, Rep Stage’s closing act is a spellbinding production of ‘Falsettos’
This Tony Award-winning musical has been almost perfectly cast by director Joseph Ritsch. Once Rep Stage shuts down, Howard County will lose its only fully professional live theater.
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Results are in for the 2023 Columbia Association board of directors and village elections
The winners of the 2023 Columbia Association board of directors elections were Chris Fuchs (Dorsey’s Search), Skye Anderson (Hickory Ridge), Keith O’Neil (Kings Contrivance), Reginald T. Avery (Long Reach), Karin Emery (Oakland Mills), Eric Greenberg (River Hill) and Bill Santos (Wilde Lake).