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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Monday, July 13, 2026

Chick-fil-A pulls out of planned Westminster location

The developer, The Morgan Companies, remains committed to the site off Route 140 and is exploring options for a future tenant, Chiavacci told the Carroll County Times on Friday.

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After Laurel Park sale, future for Carroll’s would-have-been horse racing hub unclear

The state purchased Laurel Park and plans to sell Carroll County’s Shamrock Farm in the fall.

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What's happening in Carroll County?

Here's a list of local events this week.

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Taneytown to consider agreement that might advance bypass, Mountain Brook development

A proposed agreement between Taneytown and the developer behind Mountain Brook could allow the residential project to move forward while advancing plans for a major section of the city’s long-planned bypass.

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5 things we learned from the Orioles’ 2026 MLB draft selections

Of the Orioles’ 20 draftees, only three were college position players. That is a remarkably low number for a Mike Elias draft.

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Ride to honor Gunner Cole | PHOTOS

Friends and family of Gunner Cole take part in a ride to honor his life on Saturday. Gunner Cole, a 21-year-old Manchester resident, died while riding his motorcycle on July 1.

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3rd Annual Youth Farmers Market in Hampstead | PHOTOS

The 3rd Annual Youth Farmers Market Saturday, at the Hampstead Farmers’ Market on Panther Drive. Every booth was created, managed, and staffed by young entrepreneurs who have developed their own products, pricing, branding, and customer service skills.

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Carroll pays for some, but not all, students to take AP exams

Carroll County Public Schools pays the costs for students who meet the College and Career Readiness standard, an academic proficiency benchmark.

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