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Gov. Moore Designates Three Charles County Opportunity Zones Including Morgantown Power Plant Site

LA PLATA, Md.– Governor Wes Moore recently announced that Maryland selected 114 census tracts for designation under the federal Opportunity Zones 2.0 program. Charles County will have three designated Opportunity Zones under the new program: two in Waldorf and one in the Newburg/Morgantown area. Opportunity Zones 2.0 incorporates changes made to the federal program in 2025 to encourage long-term private investment in communities with strong growth potential.

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Motorcyclist Transported To Trauma Center Following Crash In Indian Head

INDIAN HEAD, Md. — A motorcyclist was transported to a trauma center following a collision involving a motorcycle and another vehicle Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Charles County. Emergency personnel were dispatched at approximately 12:19 p.m. to the area of 3060 Livingston Road in Indian Head for a reported...

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St. Mary’s County Election Update After Another Round Of Mail-In Ballots

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Curtis King widened his lead for the third St. Mary’s County Orphans’ Court seat from 60 to 618 votes after the county reported another batch of mail-in ballots Friday. The additional votes also narrowed the margins in all five county commissioner races, though each Republican candidate stayed ahead.

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Pet Of The Week: Meet Poppa, A St. Mary’s County Shelter Dog Looking For A Home

CALIFORNIA, Md. — A few steps into a walk, Poppa turns his head. His forehead wrinkles bunch up as he looks over his shoulder to see if you’re still there. Then he carries on, only to check again a little farther along. During The BayNet’s Nov. 7 visit...

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Emergency Crews Respond To Crash In Chesapeake Beach, Child Reportedly Involved

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Md. — Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of Bristol Drive and Bayside Road in Chesapeake Beach on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, where a 3-month-old infant was reported to need medical evaluation. The incident was reported at approximately 4:27 p.m. near Owen...

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Five Calvert Eagle Scouts Honored With Sheriff’s Salute

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md.– The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office would like to honor and congratulates Andrew Bisang, Roger Bredenkamp, Logan Oberg, Hunter Puryear and AJ Stoakley on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 1429. On Oct. 18, 2026, Sheriff Ricky Cox presented each scout with...

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Looking For Thanksgiving Pies? Here Are 8 Places To Buy Them In Southern Maryland

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without dessert, and for many families, that means making room for a slice of pie. Whether it’s a traditional pumpkin pie, a sweet pecan filling, a fruit-filled favorite or something a little different, local bakeries and small businesses across Southern Maryland offer plenty of options for the holiday table.

Southern Maryland, MD · 12h

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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Waldorf

WALDORF, Md. (7News) — Residents of Waldorf are being warned of a raccoon that tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. The Charles County Health Department says the raccoon was discovered in the area of Poplar Hill Road and Breconridge Drive. Rabies is a disease of animals and people that...

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Sensory Friendly Grinch Night, K-Pop Youth Art Exhibit Headline Charles County Parks & Rec Lineup

LA PLATA, Md.– The Charles County Youth Art Exhibit will be a celebration of creativity as we highlight the many talents of our youth! We welcome you to join us for a fun-filled day of music, dance performances, free learn-to-paint classes, youth open mic opportunity, light refreshments, and much more. This year’s theme is “Free” – inspired by K-Pop Demon Hunters, and winners will have their art showcased in the Charles County Government building and in the spring edition of The Guide! Click here to learn more!

Charles County, MD · 12h

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Pedersen, Ostenso move slightly ahead in Calvert election counts

The counting of over 8,000 mail-in ballots in Calvert has resulted in a slightly different picture than what was seen on election night last week. The county commissioner at-large race has a change in its second slot. Democrat Judy Pedersen now occupies second place in that race among five candidates for the two at-large seats. Another Democrat, Antoine White, has also surged slightly ahead of Republican Jason Scaggs, who was firmly in second-place on election night. According to the unofficial results so far from state and county election officials, Pedersen now has 15,886 votes, 109 more than White and 296 more than Scaggs. After two rounds of mail-in ballot counting, Pedersen tallied 3,410 more votes than Scaggs. Overall, Republican Patti Stueckler remains the top vote-getter in the at-large race, leading Pedersen by 1,111 votes. Additionally, the Calvert school board’s current chair, Jana Post, is also now trailing in her nonpartisan race for one of the two at-large seats. As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, former Calvert Education Association president Dona Ostenso leads Post by 138 votes. Incumbent Lisa Grenis remains the top vote-getter in the school board at-large race with 15,614 tallies. Another race that has gotten tighter since mail-ins were

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Calvert County Sees 7% Drop In Crime, Motor Vehicle Thefts Cut By More Than Half

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Calvert County recorded 130 fewer reported crime incidents in 2025 than in 2024, a 7% decline, according to Maryland State Police data. Property crime showed the largest drop, with reports of motor vehicle theft falling by more than half and reports of property damage or vandalism also declining.

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Wagon Rides, Christmas Crafts And Curious Goats Await At Sotterley’s Winter Village

HOLLYWOOD, Md.– Historic Sotterley is welcoming families and visitors to the Winter Village, a festive holiday experience filled with seasonal activities and family-friendly fun. Guests can enjoy a variety of attractions, including:. A Winter Village Model Train Display. Ornament Decorating. A Holiday Scavenger Hunt on a Wagon Ride. Guests...

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Firefighters Extinguish John Deere Combine Fire In Prince Frederick

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Firefighters extinguished a fire involving a John Deere combine Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2026, in Calvert County. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 2:41 p.m. to the 3300 block of Adelina Road in Prince Frederick after callers reported a piece of agricultural equipment on fire.

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From Westlake High To Heavy Is The Crown: Cordae’s Journey From Charles County To Hip-Hop

WALDORF, Md. — Before Cordae’s name appeared alongside Anderson .Paak on an album cover, it appeared on a basketball roster at Westlake High School in Waldorf. At the time, he was Cordae Dunston, a student whose connection to Charles County would eventually become part of his music. According to MaxPreps, Dunston played guard on Westlake’s freshman basketball team. The sports website lists his graduation year as 2015. Years later, after establishing himself in hip-hop, Cordae gave his former school a different kind of recognition. He named a song after it.

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Clarksburg survives North Point comeback to advance to Championship

WALDORF, Md. — Despite holding a 20-point lead heading into the fourth quarter, Clarksburg (14-1) survived a late comeback attempt by North Point (15-2) to win 32-26 and advance to the first-ever MPSSAA 4A/3A State Championship game. Clarksburg quarterback Aysia Jones-Robinson accounted for all five of the Coyotes touchdowns...

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Calvert Commissioner, School Board Races Remain Tight Ahead Of Nov. 10 Ballot Count

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Two Calvert County races remain separated by fewer than 160 votes as candidates await additional ballot counting, with the next mail-in ballot canvass scheduled for 10 a.m. Nov. 10. Republican Jason Scaggs leads Democrat Judy Pedersen by 153 votes for the second at-large county commissioner...

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Calvert Mail-In Count Shifts Commissioner And Board Of Education Races

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A new count of mail-in ballots moved two candidates into second place in Calvert County’s at-large races and narrowed the race for District 3 county commissioner to 306 votes, according to unofficial results the Calvert County Board of Elections provided directly to The BayNet following its Nov. 10 mail-in ballot canvass.

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$529,000 In Salt Structure Improvements Confirmed For Maryland’s Southern Counties

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Calvert, St. Mary’s, Charles and Anne Arundel counties will receive upgrades to their salt structures over the next three years. The contract, totaling $529,340, was awarded to St. Mary’s Roofing and Home Improvement LLC at the Oct. 29 Board of Public Works (BPW) meeting. The State Highway Administration opened the bid process in May 2026 and notified possible contractors, with the intent to work with a small, local business. St. Mary’s Roofing and Home Improvement submitted a bid comparable to SHA’s estimate and confirmed that the work will be 100% performed by a state-certified small business.

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SMAC football playoff schedule/last week’s results

Playoff schedule Friday, Nov. 13 Northern at Huntingtown, 6 p.m. North Point at Old Mill, 6 p.m. St. Charles at Stephen Decatur, 6 p.m. Northeast at Westlake, 6 p.m. Kent Island at Lackey, 6 p.m. Calvert at Easton, 6 p.m. Patuxent at Perryville, 6 p.m. Last week’s results Northern 49, McDonough 6 North Point 22, Great Mills 21 (OT) St. Charles 38, Chopticon 7 Calvert 37, Queen Anne’s 7 Lackey 35, Hammond 0 Patuxent 70, Kent County 0 Crofton 43, Leonardtown 20 Westlake 59, La Plata 6 Northeast 20, Thomas Stone 0

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Shops At Waldorf To Celebrate Christmas And Hanukkah Together At ‘Light Up The Season’ Free Black Friday Event

WALDORF, Md.– The Shops at Waldorf Center, an open-air power center located just minutes from the Capital Beltway in Waldorf, Maryland (www.theshopsatwaldorfcenter.com), invites the community to a “Light Up the Season” celebration honoring the diverse holiday traditions of Charles County. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a...

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