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November 15, 2018

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Lead found in water at three more Howard County schools

Wednesday, Nov 14

Seven additional Howard schools have been tested for lead, with three schools having high levels.

Forecasters predict up to 2 inches of snow, a glaze of ice and an annual precipitation record for Baltimore on Thursday

A wintry mix of precipitation is possible Thursday morning north and west of Baltimore. And then before the day is out, the region could break a record for its wettest year since at least 1871. The National Weather Service is forecasting a dusting of snow and a glaze of ice west of Interstate 95.

Black bear sighting prompts modified lockdown at Columbia high school (whose mascot just happens to be a bear)

The Hammond High Bears got a visit from their mascot Wednesday.

SUV pickup truck driver killed in crash with box truck on I-95 South

One man was killed Wednesday afternoon in Howard County in a collision with a box truck, according to Maryland State Police.

12-year-old Columbia girl accused of threatening attacks at schools

A 12-year-old Columbia girl is facing multiple charges after threatening shootings at multiple county schools through Snapchat, a popular social media platform, Howard County police announced Wednesday.

Howard executive-elect picks advisers to lead transition

County Executive-elect Calvin Ball this morning announced a transition team that includes Howard County business, education and political leaders.

Atholton volleyball rallies past Westminster in 3A state semifinal

The Atholton Raiders varsity volleyball team defeated the Westminster Owls, 3-1, in a MPSSAA Class 3A state semifinal match at University of Maryland's Ritchie Coliseum on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

At Iron Bridge Wine Co., wine, food and customers are treated with equal respect

Iron Bridge Wine Company is a gem of a restaurant where wine, food and customers are treated with equal respect.