Charles County News
Charles County struggles with overcrowded schools
The superintendent and school board are reviewing plans for yet another redistricting of schools in Charles County.
Hunger Games premiere drives library frenzy
The waiting list for the trilogy, The Hunger Games is long all across Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's Counties.
3 Md. waterways opened for shellfish harvesting
The Maryland Department of the Environment has lifted shellfish harvesting restrictions in portions of three waterways following a decline in bacteria levels.
Vending machine thief sought in Charles County
Charles County authorities say a man is suspected of stealing money from vending machines at car washes and gas stations.
Shortage shuts down Md. food bank
The food bank needs at least 15,000 to 18,000 pounds of food per week to help needy families.
Md. lawmakers push seat belts for all passengers
Two Maryland lawmakers are pushing legislation that would require every person riding in a car to wear a seat belt.
Remains of missing Md. woman identified
The Charles County Sheriff's office says remains found in Nanjemoy have been identified as those of a missing Prince George's County woman.
Loud booms, shaking ground in So. Md. came from Navy base
Area residents reported loud booms and a shaking ground lat Tuesday afternoon. It appears to be caused by routine operations coming from the Naval Ordinance Station in Indian Head, Md., the sheriff's office reports.
Disturbing school trends: Kids try to pass out or puke
The "knockout challenge" and the "cinnamon challenge" are the latest disturbing trends in Charles County schools.
Environmental group rates Md. counties on bay plans
Six of Maryland's 23 counties received the top rating from an environmental coalition for their Chesapeake Bay restoration plans.
Md. gets $6.8M to fix roads after tropical storm
The Maryland State Highway Administration has been awarded more than $6.8 million in federal funds to repair roads and bridges damaged during Tropical Storm Lee last summer.
Police: Man pulled handgun on troopers after I-95 chase, fiery crash
A 54-year-old D.C. man has been arrested and charged with attempting to kill a police officer after a car chase and fiery crash in Prince William County.
Md. man charged with kicking roommate to death
The Charles County Sheriff's Office says a Marbury man has been charged with kicking his roommate to death.
Teen's goal: Eliminate phantom pain in amputees
What Katherine Bomkamp saw at Walter Reed Army Medical Center when she was 16 inspired her to become an inventor and help wounded warriors.
Woman's body found near Port Tobacco River
Authorities are investigating the death of a 52-year-old woman whose body was found near the shoreline of a river in Charles County.
Powerball winner almost let ticket expire
It pays to check the numbers when it comes to the lottery.
Cross County connector denied permit
The Cross County Connector, a long sought after four-lane highway to improve east to west traffic in Charles County, Md., has been denied a permit to be built by the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Md. police warn of bank scam phone calls
If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank, watch out.
Head-on collision on Route 301 kills 1
A head-on collision in Charles County early Sunday morning has left one man dead.
Tips for having a safe Halloween
Halloween is almost here, and if you're out and about this weekend buying costumes and decorations there are some things you should keep in mind.
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