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Move-in day for McDaniel College’s incoming Class of 2030 | PHOTOS • Sons sue Ellicott City man accused of stabbing their mother to death
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Friday, August 21, 2026

2 Marylanders arrested in Penn State cocaine bust released

Two of the 14 defendants charged in an alleged, fraternity-centered drug trafficking operation are from Howard and Frederick counties.

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Move-in day for McDaniel College’s incoming Class of 2030 | PHOTOS

McDaniel College’s incoming Class of 2030, nearly 500 freshmen and transfer students, arrived for move-in on Thursday.

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Sons sue Ellicott City man accused of stabbing their mother to death

The lawsuit comes as Stephenson awaits criminal trials in both Carroll and Howard counties, where a judge ruled him competent to stand trial this week.

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Ravens’ Trenton Simpson has waited 3 years for breakout. Is this finally it?

Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson has promised a breakout season before. Here’s why this year could be different for the fourth-year player out of Clemson.

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Hampstead Lions seek golfers for tournament

The Hampstead Lions Club’s Annual Dick Murray Golf Tournament is set for Sept. 4.

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A 2nd chance: Hampstead woman turns ‘miracle’ sepsis survival into advocacy

Since her recovery, Katie Price has worked to expand awareness through a state proclamation, educational resources and efforts to create an in-person support group.

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Ellicott City man who was freed hours before fatal stabbing is ruled competent to stand trial in Carroll County

Alexander Stephenson is scheduled for a competency hearing for his Howard County Circuit Court case Friday morning, with a trial scheduled for mid-October. In the Carroll County case, he is scheduled for a trial Sept. 16.

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Westminster to hold public hearing on proposed 120-unit mixed-use development

Westminster’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on a zoning amendment for Village Square, a proposed 120-unit mixed-use development that would replace 32 existing apartments.

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