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February 8, 2018

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GOP files complaint against Ball's campaign finance reporting

Wednesday, Feb 7

Howard County’s Central Republican Committee has filed a complaint with the State Board of Elections against Democrat Calvin Ball’s county executive campaign, alleging that Ball’s team knowingly had errors in its annual campaign finance reports from January 2017 and January 2018.

Teens get more space in East Columbia's renovated library

A complete, $4.7 million interior renovation of the East Columbia Library, the third-largest branch in the Howard County Public Library System, is set to be unveiled Feb. 10.

Pedestrian struck, killed near Columbia shopping center, Howard County police say

A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed in Columbia on Wednesday evening, according to Howard County police.

Defense tries to shift blame in stabbing of Virginia teen

Two years after the killing of a 13-year-old girl, jurors in the murder trial of a former Virginia Tech student are expected to hear details of her death.

Fifth CEO of Osiris Therapeutics since 2016 to resign on Friday

Osiris Therapeutics announced that Linda Palczuk, its fifth CEO since 22016, has resigned effective Friday.

Howard boys, River Hill girls win indoor track and field county titles

The Howard boys team dominated, while the River Hill girls squad held on its respective team title at the indoor track and field county championships on Jan. 29.

Reservoir boys, Atholton girls win 3A East indoor track and field titles

Atholton girls and Reservoir boys won region championships at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex on Feb. 6.

What's in the budget deal congressional leaders struck? Here's a rundown.

Congressional leaders finalized a major budget deal Wednesday. Here are the most notable elements.