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15/01/2024

Tale of the "Screaming Lady" based on true West Virginia historical horror

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Some of the most chilling tales of hauntings in West Virginia are based on actual events, and one of the most horrific...

15/01/2024

Maryland elections official charged over Jan 6 Capitol riot

A Republican official in Maryland has resigned after the FBI arrested him on charges related to the Capitol riot. Carlos Ayala, who serves on the Maryland State Board of Elections, resigned from his post on Thursday after the FBI arrested him on Tuesday, according to The Hill. Maryland State Electio...

14/01/2024

Driver Crashes Through Whole Foods in Bethesda

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Whole Foods Market at 5269 River Road in Bethesda for the report of a a vehicle into...

14/01/2024

Charges refiled in Round Hill animal cruelty case

Charges have been refiled against Round Hill residents Nicole Metz, Kimberly Hall and Alex Hall, accused of alleged animal abuse while operating an animal rescue organization...

14/01/2024

White House staff 'relocated' after pro-Palestinian rioters damage anti-scale fencing, hurl objects at cops

Anti-Israel demonstrators marched outside of the White House on Saturday night, with some throwing items at officers and engaging in “destructive behavior," according to D.C....

14/01/2024

First Look: X-Golf in Ashburn ready to welcome golfers

The new X-Golf indoor golf facility in Ashburn is quietly starting its soft opening tonight — Friday, January 12. That’s according to the owners who say...

14/01/2024

“Enhanced Winter Storm Threat” For Tuesday; Light Snow That Can Certainly Impact Schools

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory for most of the area that goes from 10am until 5pm today. We are also in...

14/01/2024

PHOTOS: Thousands march for Gaza in Washington, DC

Thousands of demonstrators converged opposite the White House on Saturday to call for an...

14/01/2024

Federal court agrees to reconsider ruling finding Maryland law requiring handgun licenses unconstitutional

A federal appeals court will reconsider its ruling that found a Maryland law unconstitutional that requires residents to get a handgun qualification license before purchasing or...

14/01/2024

Ex-Wizards player was cut after allegedly shoplifting at Target seven times

Former Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors guard Ryan Rollins has been accused of repeatedly shoplifting from Target. The Wizards on Monday waived the second-year guard, which initially appeared to be a typical roster move from a rebuilding team. However, Alexandria General District Court d...

14/01/2024

Paying It Forward: Patron Foots Bill For Prince William County Police Breakfast

Supervisors from the Prince William County Police Department got an unexpected surprise when they went to pick up a treat for their officers on Friday morning.Some top cops hit up the drive-thru at Chick-fil-A in Woodbridge to grab some breakfast biscuits on their way into the office, but what they....

13/01/2024

Scientists to deliver a warning about nuclear war with Doomsday Clock 2024 announcement

First set in 1947, the Doomsday Clock warns humanity about how close – or far – we are to destroying our world with our own dangerous technologies.

13/01/2024

Prison sentence given to woman who had industrial pill press and tub of fentanyl pill-making mix at her home

WASHINGTON — A Maryland woman was sentenced to two years in prison Friday for her role in a fentanyl pill-pressing operation and drug trafficking operation. According...

13/01/2024

Wind Advisory until 4 pm

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…. * WHAT…West winds increasing to 20 to 30 mph...

13/01/2024

Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Dismantled In Frederick County, Sheriff Says

Last month, three people were arrested as part of a wide-ranging inquiry into a large-scale trafficking organization operating in Northern Maryland in the areas of Frederick and Washington counties. Those charged:. William Ray Huskey, 49, of Middletown;. Deandre Eugene Pryor, Sr., 45, of Frederick;....

13/01/2024

Haymarket Cafe Looks To Reopen, Pay Back Wages To Workers

The former 185 Main Street cafe was a mainstay in the town for those years, but the Simpsons decided to temporarily close last year as their bills and stress compounded and they sought some "extended silence," Peter Simpson wrote. Now, they're looking to re-open, and they're turning to the community...

13/01/2024

Debate stirs in Annapolis over $15 minimum wage for tipped workers

Tipped workers lobbied Maryland lawmakers Thursday to help them get a raise. They want legislators to pass a bill extending the state’s $15 minimum wage to...

13/01/2024

Driver who ran away after crash, leaving 19-year-old to die, charged with murder

WASHINGTON — A D.C. man is facing murder charges after police say he drove through a red light, crashed into another car and ran away afterward,...

13/01/2024

Three Hospitalized With Traumatic Injuries After Five-Car Crash In Silver Spring (Developing)

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services personnel were called at around 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon on the Intercounty Connector between Layhill Road and New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, where there was a massive crash that left at least one car on its roof. A spokesperson for the agency.....

13/01/2024

Sheriff IDs Body Found In 'Suspicious Vehicle' Parked In Frederick County Field

Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, deputies were called to the 8200 block of Crum Road in Walkersville, where there were reports of a vehicle that had its flashers on and had been sitting there idle for more than six hours. Upon arrival, deputies found Pikesville resident Brice Wendell....

12/01/2024

Trump ‘too extreme’ to be on ballot in Virginia: Top leader

Virginia’s state House Speaker Don Scott, a Democrat and the first black man to have the job, said former President Donald Trump is “too extreme” to be on the commonwealth’s ballot in the November presidential election. “In my opinion, he should not” be on Virginia’s ballot, Scott told...

12/01/2024

Police arrest man who shot at car after driver hit a dog

STERLING, Va. — A man is facing charges after he reportedly opened fire on a car when the driver hit his dog. According to the Loudoun...

12/01/2024

Former DC Police officer latest member of the department to be convicted of selling crash victims' confidential information

WASHINGTON — A former D.C. patrol officer was found guilty of selling the confidential information of crash victims to attorneys for "referral fees." According to the...

12/01/2024

Surprise badges, guns and expenses greet new Culpeper County sheriff

12/01/2024

Calvert Deputy Deploys Taser To Restrain Aggressive Pot Belly Pig, Protecting A Nearby Family

ST. LEONARD, Md. – In a daring incident on December 23, 2023, around 6:48 p.m., Deputy First Class (DFC) Wilder of the local law enforcement agency...

02/02/2023

Is Urbana becoming an extension of Montgomery County?

That’s a question circulating the community that you’d never think you’d hear. You’re probably wondering why that’s even a question, so here’s why. If you’re an...

02/02/2023

Struggling to get by while battling bureaucracy, Baltimore benefits theft victim gets good news

Maryland officials restored some of Damon Minor’s benefits after he filed an appeal and a story appeared about his case. But many others aren’t so lucky....

02/02/2023

High School Basketball Game Called Off In VA After Player Assaults Opponent: Sheriff

Benches cleared on Tuesday night during the Colonial Forge High School basketball game against Mountain View High School in Stafford when a large fight broke out and members of the sheriff’s office had to step in.Shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office s...

02/02/2023

Man's BMW carjacked at gunpoint in Crystal City; Arlington police looking for 4 men

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A man was carjacked at gunpoint Monday in Crystal City, Arlington police said, adding that they are now looking for four men...

01/02/2023

Gunman Goes on Rampage at DC Metro Station Leaving Worker Dead and 3 Injured

A gunman went on a rampage Wednesday morning in Southeast D.C., shooting people seemingly at random after altercations on a public bus and at the Potomac...