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Columbia Academy Student Crowned Spelling Bee Champ
The 12-year-old will now head to the national championship in Washington D.C.

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The 12-year-old will now head to the national championship in Washington D.C.

The week ahead in weather, according to the National Weather Service.
The week ahead in weather, according to the National Weather Service.
The 12-year-old will now head to the national championship in Washington D.C.
Clyde's of Columbia is currently undergoing a $4 million renovation.
An injured hawk is doing well after it was found limping along a fence in Columbia.
An injured hawk is doing well after it was found limping along a fence in Columbia.
All three major bond ratings agencies gave the county the highest rating.
This information is supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
All three major bond ratings agencies gave the county the highest rating.
This information is supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
All three major bond ratings agencies gave the county the highest rating.
One student will out-spell the rest to earn their way to the National Spelling Bee.
One student will out spell the rest to earn their way to the National Spelling Bee.
This information is supplied by the Howard County Police Department.
An injured hawk is doing well after it was found limping along a fence in Columbia.
One student will out spell the rest to earn their way to the National Spelling Bee.
The Colorado-based restaurant chain offers shwarmas, falafel and kabobs.
The Howard County Police Department is holding a gun buyback program on March 16.
Howard County police will hold a gun buyback program on March 16.