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Several School Buildings Briefly Locked Down Tuesday
Lock down occurred after two students exchanged something and one fled.

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Lock down occurred after two students exchanged something and one fled.

The famed biker and cancer survivor will race with fellow cancer survivors in a half triathlon on Oct. 7.
Celebrity roundup, featured blog post, weather and more.
Howard Community College will host its 25th annual equestrian show on Saturday to help raise scholarship funds.
National Weather Service has issued the following watch.
National Weather Service has issued the following watch.
Tell us in comments: Do you support the idea of a new bridge to connect Oakland Mills to downtown Columbia?
The young co-president of the local chapter of the League is using technology to distribute more information about upcoming elections.
Showers throughout the day, thunderstorms predicted in late afternoon.
Showers throughout the day, thunderstorms predicted in late afternoon.
The man who was knocked out in a viral video of a fight at Long Reach High School pleaded guilty to second-degree assault on Monday.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Howard County police department. It does not indicate a conviction. Crimes reported between Sept. 13 - Sept. 16.
Xavier Trevon Bates pleaded guilty to first-degree murder Monday afternoon at Howard County Circuit Court.
The 13-mile self-guided bike tour will take begin on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m.
Horizon Foundation awards grants to promote positive lifestyles that reduce obesity in Howard County.
The Baltimore Sun's food critic Richard Gorelick picked nine of his favorite restaurants in the city.
Horizon Foundation awards grants to promote positive lifestyles that reduce obesity in Howard County.
The Alliance for a Better Columbia obtained the information in late August.
The death of 3-year-old Elijah LaJeuness remains unsolved.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Howard County police department. It does not indicate a conviction. Crimes reported between Sep. 4 - Sep. 12.