Fire & Rescue

Charles County Police Locate Suicidal Subject In White Plains

A preliminary investigation revealed that on October 21 at approximately 2:09 p.m., officers responded to a call for a suicidal person..

Government & Politics

Charles County Commissioners Meeting Update Oct. 19 And 20

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Board of County Commissioners participated in a follow-up work session on Amendment to the 2016 Comprehensive Plan-Land Surrounding Maryland Airport..

Schools

CCPS Students Meet Their Matches At Fall Chess Tournament

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) hosted its annual fall chess tournament Oct. 16 at Thomas Stone High School..

Health & Wellness

UM Charles Regional Medical Center Earns Stroke, Diabetes Awards

The University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center received two awards through this year’s American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines program..

Pets, Community

Maryland DogFest Made Its Grand Return This Past Weekend!

Thousands of people and their dogs attended to partake in the festivities celebrating everything dog-related. Dog products, services, clothing, entertainment, and even dog ice cream were available and on display..

Schools

CSM Celebrates Its Healthcare Faculty, Staff, Students, Grads During National Health Education Week

In recognition of National Health Education Week (Oct. 18-22), the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrates its Health Pathway students..

Fire & Rescue, Outdoors

VIDEO: Officers Help Large Snapping Turtle Cross The Road

Behold the turtles! They make progress when they stick their necks out...and when they get help from their human friends!.

Defense & Military

ADVISORY: "VERY LOUD NOISE" May Be Produced From NSWC Dahlgren Division Range Testing This Week

NSWC Dahlgren will conduct range testing Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Testing has potential to produce VERY LOUD NOISE in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren..

Accidents & Traffic

Charles County Speed Camera Locations For The Weeks Of October 17 & 24

The Charles County Sheriff's Office announced the automated speed enforcement cameras will be in the following school zones for the weeks of October 17th and 24th..

Fire & Rescue

LOCATED: Daveina Gamble, Has Been Found Safely

The La Plata Police Department put out the following message seeking the public's assistance..

Defense & Military

NSWC Dahlgren Scientific Technical Manager Receives Women Of Color Award For Achievements In Technology

Senior Scientific Technical Manager Candaice Deloach is one of six recipients at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division for the Technology Rising Stars Awards, an awards program associated with the Woman of Color Outstanding Achievements in T.

Schools, Crime

School Resource Officer Assaulted At Westlake High School; 3 Altercations Reported In One Day

"I wanted to share with you about incidents that occurred today at Westlake High School.".

Schools, Health & Wellness

CCPS Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement/Weekly Screening To Additional Extracurricular Activities For Grades 7-12

The expansion is effective immediately for high school students who participate in school marching bands..

Sports, SOMD Blue Crabs

Crabs Knocked Out Of Playoffs In Heartbreaking Loss

With a 5-4 game three victory Wednesday night, the Long Island Ducks move on to the Atlantic League Championship series and put a stoppage on the 2021 Southern Maryland Blue Crab season..

Crime

COLD CASE: Marking The 26th Anniversary Of The Homicide Of Sterling Settle

COLD CASE: Marking The 26th Anniversary Of The Homicide Of Sterling Settle.

Sports, SOMD Blue Crabs

Ducks Shutout Crabs To Force Game Three

Scott Harkin (W, 1-0) was brilliant in his seven scoreless innings of work, allowing the Long Island Ducks to run away with a 7-0 victory over the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs..

Sports, SOMD Blue Crabs

Crabs Win Playoff Opener On Long Island

One day removed from clinching a postseason bid, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs headed north to Long Island for game one of the Atlantic League North Division Championship Series..

Schools

CSM Earns Title ‘High Flyer’ After Becoming First Maryland College Designated As A Bird City Campus

College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is the first Maryland college to have its campuses designated as Bird City Campuses and earn the title “High Flyer” from Bird City Maryland..