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Columbia Couple 1st To Welcome New Year's Baby In Howard County
A Columbia couple happens to be the 1st to welcome a New Year's baby in Howard County. Their baby boy weighed 6 pounds and 9.1 ounces.

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A Columbia couple happens to be the 1st to welcome a New Year's baby in Howard County. Their baby boy weighed 6 pounds and 9.1 ounces.

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HCPSS officials are canceling activities for Friday afternoon and evening as a forecasted storm sweeps into the area, affecting the commute.
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See how the New Year's holiday will affect government offices, transportation schedules and library hours in Howard County.