The Charles County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce T12 Technologies as the Title Sponsor of the 59th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament. This premier event brings together business leaders, community partners, and professionals from across the region for a day of connection, collaboration, and friendly competition—strengthening relationships that drive economic growth in Charles...
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A team from La Plata High School will advance to the Maryland Envirothon after coming in first place at the county’s April 15 competition. Held at Gilbert Run State Park, the Charles County Envirothon caps off a school year of studying aquatics, forestry, soils and wildlife. Students are also quizzed on a fifth topic...
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On Sunday, April 19, 2026, at approximately 12:20 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 1313 Lounge located at 6971 Indian Head Highway in Bryans Road, for the reported shooting. 911 callers advised a man was shot with the suspect possibly still on scene. Police arrived on the scene to find...
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Maryland’s wildfire season is underway and the Department of Natural Resources urges residents to be prepared and help protect our wildlands. Southern Maryland remains under a level 2 of 5 Drought Warning. March 2026 is the 18th driest March on record (since 1895) “Wildfire occurrence is highest in the spring when forest fuels are the driest and weather...
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UPDATE 4/17/2026: On Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:23 p.m., firefighters from Hollywood and surrounding departments were dispatched to 40506 Medleys Lane in Mechanicsville, for the reported house on fire. Crews arrived on the scene to find fire through the roof of the single story single family residence, and confirmed the single occupant was out....
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, school administrators at Glymont Middle School were notified that a 13-year-old seventh-grade student was in possession of a handgun. The student had reportedly shown the firearm to another student, who informed additional students. The information was ultimately reported to school administration and a school resource officer. The student was...
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Almost Eight Months.. That’s how long Liam’s family held onto hope… almost eight months of wondering, searching, and missing their boy. Then, one small act of kindness changed everything. A woman in another county noticed a new cat quietly appearing around her neighborhood. Instead of assuming he had been abandoned, she chose to help....
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On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Farragut Drive and Bridgewater Drive in Bryans Road, for the reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle. 911 callers reported a subject on a scooter was struck by a vehicle. Crews arrived on the scene...
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This April and May, our grateful communities will come together to honor its fallen fire service heroes during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official national tribute to firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty last year. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation launched Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters...
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UPDATE 4/15/2026: Marcellus Franklin Thomas, 37, of Waldorf, is facing 22 charges in Charles County after prosecutors say he shot at an adult male victim outside a 7-Eleven in Waldorf on March 21, 2026, and then was later found in possession of multiple firearms, ammunition and body armor during a search of his home,...
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 7:25 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 4500 block of Jeannette Place in La Plata, for the reported outside fire with a burn victim. 911 callers reported a man was burning trash and fell into the fire, with the victim being out of...
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 12:57 p.m., firefighters from Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and Anne Arundel County were dispatched to the 1100 block of Clay Hammond Road, for the reported working house fire with unknown entrapment. Multiple 911 callers reported a house was on fire with reports of one occupant unaccounted for....
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 11:11 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the 300 block of Jennie Run Drive in La Plata, for the reported shooting. 911 callers reported their 15-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the leg, with the bleeding being controlled. Crews arrived on the scene to...
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the area of Billingsley Road and St. Francis Drive in Waldorf, for the reported motor vehicle collision involving a dirt bike. The 911 caller reported they struck someone on a dirt bike, with the patient laying in...
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., firefighters and emergency medical services were dispatched to the 7400 block of Marshall Corner Road in Pomfret, for the reported structure fire. The 911 caller advised the residence was full of smoke with the paint of the interior wall bubbling. Crews arrived on the scene...
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Deshan Andrea Mathis, 41, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County District Court with failing to obey a reasonable and lawful order, disorderly conduct, and two counts of neglect of a minor after an April 7, 2026, incident on Crain Highway in La Plata, according to court documents. Arrest paperwork tied to the...
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UPDATE 4/13/2026: Jessie Eugene Moon, 60, of Waldorf, is charged with first-degree assault, wearing or carrying a handgun on his person, wearing or carrying a loaded handgun on his person, use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, second-degree assault, and reckless endangerment following an April 11, 2026 incident at Smallwood Village...
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The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station (PBAPS). The exercise will occur during the week of April 27, 2026, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Maryland to respond to...
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The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is holding open houses at each of the college’s four campuses, welcoming prospective students at all stages of their academic journey to explore opportunities to begin a college career or return to the classroom. The open house events connect attendees with current students, faculty, and staff to get...
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On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 400 students from 11 schools in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties participated in the 4th annual SPARK! Student Career Awareness Fair. Patuxent Partnership (TPP) worked closely with NAWCAD, especially Stephanie Gleason, Director, Strategic Education Office (SEO), NAWCAD, who brought volunteers and exhibitors to the event. Some late changes to...
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Cory Rashid Simpson, 34, of Oxon Hill, is facing charges of second-degree assault and indecent exposure following an alleged incident inside a retail store in Waldorf on April 11, 2026, according to court documents. Deputies with the Charles County Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 7:09 p.m. to a TJ Maxx on Festival Way for...
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Governor Wes Moore signed the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget into law, delivering on key commitments to make Maryland more affordable and competitive while securing historic investments in education and public safety. The budget, which passed with bipartisan support from the Maryland General Assembly, includes no new taxes or fees, maintains the state’s Rainy Day...
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UPDATE 4/13/2026: A GoFundMe has been started to assist the entire family who has lost everything. The children needs are listed below, if you can assist please contact the owner Vernon. He can be reached at 240-508-3070 Drop off and other information will be provided ASAP. Fortunately, all occupants safely escaped the residence. The...
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Weston Clay Danielson, 54, of La Plata, is charged in Charles County with intoxicated endangerment, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, reckless driving, negligent driving, driving without the required license and authorization, and driving on a revoked license after an alleged April 3, 2026 crash in the parking lot...
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Earlier this afternoon, April 11, 2026, patrol officers responded to the Smallwood Village Center in Waldorf for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation indicates two males were involved in an argument in the parking lot when both produced firearms and one or two shots were fired. No injuries were reported.The suspects fled the scene...
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