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Teen denies street racing on fatal night

A lawyer for one of two Waldorf men charged with killing eight people at an illegal street race in Accokeek last winter denied his client’s involvement — despite a signed statement allegedly saying otherwise.

Corps hears locals’ anger

Charles County Planning Commission member Joe Richard was disgusted.

Prostate cancer rate spurs campaigners

The number of cases of prostate cancer among the African-American population in Charles County is off the charts and a new program offered at the Bel Alton High School Community Development Center has been created to help lower those numbers.

Fans’ undying love for undead lover

The crowd gathered at Border’s Books and Music on Friday night awaiting the release of the fourth and final installment of the teenage vampire Twilight saga, ‘‘Breaking Dawn.”

Counties’ budget pressure bolsters support for slots

An unusual coincidence is helping slots supporters in their quest to win a November referendum.

La Plata’s mayor quits, cites ‘politics’

La Plata Mayor Gene Ambrogio announced his resignation Friday evening in front of a crowd of people who were attending a concert on the lawn of the town hall.

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Electric line delivers county $628,000 shock

Invasive plant eradication set

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Short’s story turns into long, legendary education career

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Nalley’s sentence in ’93 arson case overturned

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