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Firefighters battle massive fire in Hughsville, Md.
It took more than 100 firefighters to get a massive fire under control Thursday afternoon at Goad Lumber in Hughsville, Md.
Beware of door-to-door magazine sellers
It is almost as certain a sign of spring as the robins: Young people showing up at your front door offering specials on magazine subscriptions.
3 sought in Charles Co. home invasion
Authorities are looking for three men who they say held a family at gunpoint during a home invasion in Charles County.
Man beaten in Charles County home invasion
Authorities are searching for suspects they say beat a man and held his girlfriend and child at gunpoint during a home invasion Wednesday morning in Charles County, Md.
Md. National Guard getting new LaPlata facility
Md. National Guard's 253rd Engineer Company breaking ground for new LaPlata facility
2 killed in head-on collision on Crain Highway
2 killed in head-on collision on Crain Highway in Charles County
Two dogs euthanized after mauling 5-year-old Md. girl
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured following a dog attack Wednesday night in White Plains, Md.
Overturned propane tanker removed, Bensville Road reopened in Waldorf
Bensville Road (Route 229) has reopened near Carrie Court in Waldorf and evacuation order lifted after authorities removed an overturned propane tanker truck that closed the road for hours.
Accokeek family looks to community after fire
Pat Ellis lived in her home for nearly 30 years but now, her two children and four dogs are in limbo.
Man killed after accident at Maryland shooting range
Authorities in Maryland say a man is dead after his gun apparently accidentally discharged at a shooting range, killing him.
Md. teen indicted in fatal Charles County shooting
Charles County prosecutors say a Waldorf teenager charged in the death of a taxi driver is facing a new murder charge.
Woman's body found pinned under SUV in Waldorf
Police in Charles County are investigating the death of a woman whose body was found pinned under a sport-utility vehicle in the front yard of a vacant home.
Rep. Hoyer to deliver toys in Charles County
Rep. Steny Hoyer is getting into the holiday spirit.
Trucker: 'Brain shut off' before fatal crash
A California truck driver charged in a crash that killed two Maryland women in southwestern Pennsylvania says the collision happened when his "brain shut off."
2 teens accused in killing of D.C. cab driver
D.C. police say two teenagers are accused of killing a taxi driver so they could rob him of money.
Barricaded man delayed dismissal for Charles Co. students
Charles County Schools delayed dismissal times and kept students at several of its school while police negotiated with a man barricaded inside his St. Charles home Monday afternoon.
Neighbors frightened after Waldorf couple gunned down
A crime that shocked a normally quiet community in Waldorf, Md., has made neighbors afraid to come out of their homes.
Police release description of suspect in killing
The Charles County sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in the fatal shooting of a woman. A $15,000 reward has also been offered.
Charles County offers free sand, bags
Charles County officials are offering residents free sand and bags to protect property from Hurricane Sandy.
Two shot behind Charles County high school
Charles County police say a man and woman were shot while walking on a path behind Westlake High School in Waldorf, Md. Friday night.
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