Charles County, MD

MARBURY, Md. – On June 23rd through 25th, bass fishermen from all over the country arrived at Marbury, Maryland, to compete in the first contest of the Major League Fishing(MLF) Toyota Series Northern Division Bass Fishing Competition, organized by MLF and the Charles County Board of Commissioners. For this...

FREE to read: There's not many tobacco growers in Southern Maryland these days, but there are some who keep plugging along.

The Charles County Sheriff's Office apprehended two Waldorf men on June 28 after numerous complaints of reckless driving by off-road vehicles in the county.

LA PLATA, Md. – The Board of Education at its June 27 work session approved several administrative appointments. The appointments include five new Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) principals, one new acting principal and five new assistant principals. The Board also approved a few administrative moves. All appointments are...

Charles County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating robbers that damaged a home in Waldorf and stole several items.

LA PLATA, Md. – The County Administrator wishes to remind residents of changes to operating schedules for the month of July:. Monday, July 4 (Independence Day) -All Charles County Government offices and the Tri-County Animal Shelter in Hughesville will be closed. -The Charles County Landfill and all recycling centers...

Oysters, Rockfish, and stuffed ham are considered Southern Maryland food staples, but how’s the beer? Whether you’re passing through or hoping to spend a few days in Calvert, St. Mary’s, or Charles County, you’ll be happy to know there are a few places to hang out if you love beer.

LA PLATA, Md. – The Charles County Historic Preservation Commission is seeking nominations for its annual award program for outstanding achievements in historic preservation that occurred in Charles County and completed between Jan. 1, 2020 – July 1, 2022. The Historic Preservation Award is presented annually to an...

Amira Abujuma, a rising North Point High School senior, was sworn in by Sharon “Sherrie” Hancock, clerk of the circuit court at the June 27 work session as the new Student Member of the Board of Education for the 2022-23 school year. Abujuma’s term is effective July 1....

LA PLATA, Md. – What kind of emergencies might impact our region? How would regional institutions work together to address a crisis? How would citizens be kept up to date with vital information during a disaster?. Those questions and more were on the table when representatives from the College...

In response to numerous citizen complaints regarding off-road vehicles (ATVs & dirt bikes) operating recklessly in the roadways, the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Unit conducted a special enforcement effort on June 29 in Waldorf. Officers were made aware that off-road vehicles were being operated recklessly in the area of St. Thomas Drive, Village Street, […]

Two Maryland men drove a little too fast and too furious on their off-road vehicles and are now facing charges after their ATVs were seized, the sheriff’s department announced. Waldorf residents Tavon James Dodson, 26, and Sean Gerard Estep, 36, were the subject of multiple noise complaints about operating...

The driver of a stolen car that fatally struck a Maryland grandfather was arrested three months prior for a similar crime, authorities say. The deadly crash happened June 8 on White House Road in Upper Marlboro. Jonny Morris, 66, of Charles County, was driving to work when he was hit...

La Plata Police are investigating a video posted on social media that shows young women getting sprayed at a car wash in Charles County, Maryland. The two women were seen dancing and posing on the hood of a truck for a TikTok challenge on Sunday night. Someone nearby recorded one...

Charles County Sheriff Troy Berry attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor last weekend as Alyssa Rios became the first female in Charles County to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. During his remarks, the Sheriff encouraged Alyssa and all of the Scouts to always remember the values they have learned through Scouts and to […]

The Board of Education at its work session earlier this week approved several administrative appointments. The appointments include five new Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) principals, one new acting principal, and five new assistant principals. The Board also approved a few administrative moves.   All appointments are effective July 1, 2022. As of July 1, […]

On June 16, area basketball players joined with state and Charles County officials to celebrate the completion of a new basketball court at Bensville Park in White Plains.

First responders in Charles County should have clear communication after the construction of two new cell towers in Newburg and Nanjemoy.

LA PLATA, Md. - The La Plata Police Department is investigating whether their officers were involved in a social media video that appears to show two young women getting sprayed down at a Charles County car wash. The young women are seen posing both on the hood of the vehicle...