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Weather: Stormy Wednesday gives way to steamy afternoons • 2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Little Locals Town and Gym lets families work, play
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Man posed as Secret Service to buy jet at Westminster airport, police allege

Police say a Hampstead man flashed a fake Secret Service badge at the Carroll County Regional Airport, trying to buy a jet for his “presidential campaign.”

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Weather: Stormy Wednesday gives way to steamy afternoons

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to make for a soggy Wednesday across the Baltimore region before a hotter, more humid pattern settles in for the remainder of the workweek.

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2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Little Locals Town and Gym lets families work, play

Since opening in May, the play cafe has drawn nearly 1,200 families to its miniature town and jungle gym, blending imaginative play with a space for parents to unwind.

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Southern States Mount Airy co-op to close in December after 90-plus years

“We’ve had the privilege of serving generations of families, farmers, pet owners, gardeners, and neighbors,” the Mount Airy co-op announced. “We could not have asked for a better community to serve.”

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National Night Out in Manchester | PHOTOS

National Night Out Tuesday at the carnival grounds in Manchester.

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Mount Airy rejects annexation for Elite Baseball sports complex

The Mount Airy Town Council unanimously rejected a plan to annex 60 acres north of Watersville Road for an Elite Baseball sports complex.

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Hampstead man charged after allegedly firing gun at delivery van

A Hampstead man faces assault and firearms charges after allegedly shooting at a delivery van during a road rage incident in Westminster on Saturday.

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2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Finalist publishes hyperlocal community magazines

Bradley Smith publishes three free, monthly magazines for Carroll audiences: Westminster Living, Mount Airy Living and South Carroll Living.

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Sykesville man found guilty on 14 child pornography charges

Detectives traced illicit files shared on Kik back to Armstrong’s Sykesville home while he was stationed with the Navy in Connecticut. He’s held without bond until his October sentencing.

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Bestselling authors Bohjalian, Coben, Picoult to headline Carroll book events

Harlan Coben will discuss his new memoir, Chris Bohjalian brings his “Flight Attendant” follow-up, and Jodi Picoult tops the county’s first-ever book festival — with tickets selling fast.

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2026 Carroll Biz Challenge: Harmony Hub Health offers a different approach to wellness

Harmony Hub Health owner Michele Postol is one of five finalists competing in the 2026 Carroll Biz Challenge for a $10,000 grand prize.

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