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‘Love you, Myles': Parents of slain college student accept his diploma
Earlier this month, a Maryland couple attended graduation at North Carolina Central University and accepted the diploma for their son, who was killed just days before. Business major Myles Gresham, 22, was shot in the parking lot at his off-campus apartment last month, before he could embark on his career.
DC man dead after shooting in Fort Washington park; investigation ongoing
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (7News) — A 19-year-old from D.C. is dead after a shooting at a park in Fort Washington Wednesday, May 15, according to Prince George’s County police. Maryland Park Police and Prince George’s County officers responded to a park in the 11900 block of Autumnwood Lane around 6:40 a.m. for the report of an unconscious man.
Driving Lesson Disaster: Motorcyclist Injured At Training Course In Hughesville
HUGHESVILLE, Md. – A motorcyclist was injured following a crash at a basic driver class in Hughesville on May 15, 2024. Emergency personnel responded to the incident, which occurred in the parking lot of All American Harley-Davidson, located at 8126 Old Leonardtown Road, at approximately 1:24 p.m. Upon arrival,...
Calvert school board discusses proposed code of conduct changes
Student conduct has been a provocative issue regarding some Calvert public schools of late and the May 9 meeting of the school board reviewed the latest proposed policy changes. Cecilia Lewis, the school system’s director of student services, noted Calvert reviews its code of conduct on an annual basis. Lewis said in drafting the revised code her office received “an unprecedented amount of input” from a committee comprised of stakeholders. ...
Nonprofit hosts youth summit fighting gun violence in Prince George's County
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. — Inside the gym, at the Seat Pleasant Activity Center, Darlene Rainey Adair shoots some hoops while reflecting on her son’s memory. Lamont William Adair, Jr. was gunned down in Seat Pleasant in 2018 just one month before he was set to head to China to play basketball professionally, a dream cut short.
New survey focuses on aircraft noise south of Reagan National Airport
WASHINGTON (7News) — Several Maryland and Virginia counties south of Reagan National Airport will take part in a large-scale noise mitigation study focusing on the impact of the noise from planes taking off and landing, as the airport prepares for more potential flights. Prince George's County in Maryland and...
Two Suspects Arrested for Assault Following Chinatown Altercation in Northwest D.C.
Chinatown clash sees two behind bars after weekend fracas, say cops. The Metropolitan Police Department reported that altercations left victims beaten—one seriously enough to require hospitalization—following a heated argument that escalated outside a local business in Northwest D.C. Pandemonium broke out on 7th Street when a verbal exchange...
Public hearing divides residents, council on La Plata property tax hike
Despite May 14 being an election day, the La Plata town council had a considerable turnout for a public hearing on increasing the town’s property tax rate. The tax increase, if approved, would change the property tax from $0.32 per $100 assessment value to $0.35 per $100 of assessed value. Before the hearing began, Brent Manuel, La Plata’s town manager, stated the case for the tax increase, saying that the...
Maryland woman turns struggles into stepping stones for girls with her non-profit
CHARLES COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Life has brought Charles County resident Ebony Belt a long way. She grew up without her parents and said her grandmother provided a strong foundation that has helped carry her through difficult times. "I have gone through the fire so now I can hold...
UPDATE: Man Charged With Attempted Murder For April 2024 Shooting At California Applebee’s
CALIFORNIA, Md. – Following an ongoing investigation by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, Jontae Lamont Proctor, 21, of No Fixed Address, was apprehended on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in connection with the April 2 shooting at Applebee’s in California, MD. Proctor was...
Maryland Livestock Farmer Took Alternate Route to Agriculture
WASHINGTON — Jamie Tiralla didn’t expect to be a farmer, even though she grew up close to Monnett Farms, her livestock farm in Prince Frederick, Maryland. Instead, she went to the Geological Institute of America in California to study gemology. It was only after moving back to Maryland...
Southern Maryland police briefs
Mother allegedly pulls a gun on daughter Charles sheriff’s officer Brennan Kunz responded to Prince Albert Square in Waldorf for an assault in progress involving a weapon on May 12. Upon arrival, Kunz made contact with Kendra Bracey, 42, who said she got into an argument with her daughter while she had her gun, charging documents say. Bracey allegedly told the officer that she said she would “pistol whip” her...
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