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February 26, 2018

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Senator gets gun-control feedback from Columbia students

Saturday, Feb 24

Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin visited Wilde Lake High School on Friday to discuss school safety and gun control with students.

"Retro Evening in the Stacks"

Annual "Retro Evening in the Stacks" Howard County fundraising gala at East Columbia Branch Library, Saturday, February 24, 2018.

Columbia-based Rethink Water sees growth in boxed water for kids

Columbia-based Rethink Water says its brand is revolutionizing the way people drink water, offering flavored boxed water for kids that will be in 10,000 stores this year.

Armed officers, drills and the front-door buzzer: How do schools in Maryland counties handle security?

A review of the policies at local jurisdictions in Baltimore and its surrounding counties shows some variations in how safety protocols are executed.

Glenelg boys basketball handles Hammond in first round of 2A South playoffs

After a shaky second quarter, Glenelg ratcheted up its level of play in its eventual 67-37 win on Feb. 23.

Eleven county wrestlers win 1A/2A South region titles

Glenelg has tournament-high five champions, followed by three for Marriotts Ridge and La Plata, two for River Hill and one for Hammond at the 1A/2A South regional tournament on Feb. 24.

Atholton girls basketball finds extra gear in 3A East region playoff win over Mt. Hebron

After slow start, Atholton girls basketball regroups for an inspired final three quarters on way to 62-43 victory over Mt. Hebron in their opening-round 3A East regional playoff game on Feb. 23, 2018.

Four county grapplers snag 3A/4A East region wrestling crowns

Centennial's Jason Kraisser and Jacob Blyuker, Mt. Hebron's Nick Nordhausen and Atholton's Sean Billups win titles at 3A/4A East regional wrestling tournament on Feb. 24.