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Truist to Shutter Four Branches in Hagerstown, Frederick Areas Next February

Truist is closing four bank branches across Washington and Frederick counties early next year, with two locations shutting down in the Hagerstown area and two more in Frederick County. The closures are set for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2027, giving customers a few months' notice before the doors lock for good.

Hagerstown, MD · 9h
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Skunk Along Cool Hollow Road Positive for Rabies

The Washington County Health Department has confirmed that a skunk in the area of Cool Hollow Road in Hagerstown, has tested positive for rabies. The health department should be notified about any person who or pet that may have had recent contact/exposure with any skunks or other wildlife in the Cool Hollow Road area. Please contact the Washington County Health Department at 240-313-3210.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d
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The Herald-Mail

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Vote not scheduled yet on controversial Hagerstown annexation

Hagerstown officials will not vote this month on a proposed annexation that could lead to a potential data center, officials said Tuesday, Nov. 10. Hagerstown Mayor Bill McIntire, after a work session at which city officials discussed the proposed Burkholder-McDade annexation, told The Herald-Mail a vote won't be scheduled on the matter until the City Council is "completely comfortable with everything." City Administrator Scott Nicewarner added that more information needs to be shared with the public before that vote. City officials, during the work session, talked with planning staff about the proposed annexation as well as the potential need to update zoning and land management code regarding data centers. An Oct. 27 city public hearing about the proposed annexation of 172 acres, north of U.S. 40 and Logistics Boulevard and west of McDade Road, drew many commenters opposed to the annexation due to the potential for a data center. Moshe Rubin, chief financial officer for Diversified Capital, has said that while there is no end user identified for the site, a data center is under serious consideration for the site. Concerns commenters raised during the hearing about a potential data center include the impact on electric rates, water use, potential

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

tristatealert.com

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Two Mountains, One Long Night: Tri-State Crews Battle Fires in Morgan County, W.Va., and Frederick County, Va.

Two separate mountain fires broke out Monday, Nov. 9, in neighboring states, pulling firefighters from Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia up steep, leaf-covered slopes and keeping crews on the fire lines through the night. One fire burned along the western slope of Cacapon Mountain in Morgan County, W.Va., just...

Morgan County, WV · 3d
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Cacapon Mountain Wildfire Burns 275 Acres as Second Fire Breaks Out Nearby

Firefighters are continuing efforts to contain a major wildfire at Cacapon Resort State Park in Morgan County, West Virginia, as emergency officials. report a second fire burning nearby. According to a Thursday evening, November 12, update from the West Virginia Division of Forestry, the Kessel Fire. had burned approximately 275...

Morgan County, WV · 7h

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Celebrate an Olde Tyme Christmas in Harpers Ferry

Two December weekends bring carolers, carriage rides, and festive markets to historic Harpers Ferry. Step back in time and celebrate the holidays in historic Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, during Olde Tyme Christmas, December 4–6 and 12–13, 2026. This annual 19th-century-themed holiday celebration features an opening ceremony, a tree...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 3d

DC News Now

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Western Maryland artisans ready to showcase their crafts on fall tour

Next week starts the 45th annual network studio tour through the countryside, a great way to help Santa choose some creative gifts to place under the tree.

Washington County, MD · 1d

paulickreport.com

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Mo Plex Moves To O’Sullivan Farms In West Virginia For 2027

Mo Plex, a multiple Grade 3 winner in the early stages of his stud career, will relocate to O’Sullivan Farms in Charles Town, W.V., for the 2027 breeding season, where he will stand for an advertised fee of $2,500. The 4-year-old son of Complexity stood his debut season at...

Charles Town, WV · 5d

thewinchestergazette.com

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GIANT | MARTIN’S Donates 400 Turkeys and $10,000 to Winchester-Area Food Assistance Groups

Winchester, Virginia — Three organizations that serve Winchester and the surrounding area will receive turkeys and cash from The GIANT Company this Thanksgiving season. CCAP, at 112 S. Kent St. in Winchester, will receive 250 turkeys. Loaves & Fishes, at 549 N. Queen St. in Martinsburg, West Virginia, will get 150 turkeys. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will receive a $10,000 monetary donation.

Winchester, VA · 4d

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Garrett County Holds 60 Percent Snow Chance Friday While Baltimore, Frederick, and Most of Maryland See Chilly Rain and a Sharp Cooldown

MARYLAND — Snow chances for the end of the week have dropped sharply across most of Maryland, but Garrett County in the far western part of the state still holds a 60 percent chance of snow by Friday evening. The National Blend of Models also shows a smaller 10 percent chance along the Catoctin Ridge in Frederick County. For most of the region, the storm will bring a chilly rain Thursday into Friday, followed by temperatures running close to 15 degrees below average.

Garrett County, MD · 4d

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Barbara Ingram School for the Arts students invited to perform at Carnegie Hall

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Vocal students from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts have been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in May 2027, joining student musicians from across the country for a performance under the direction of Grammy-nominated conductor James Jordan. Washington County Public Schools...

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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Arepa King Closes Hagerstown Location Ahead of Gaithersburg Opening

Arepa King, a Venezuelan restaurant preparing to open its first Montgomery County location in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands neighborhood, has announced the permanent closure of its Hagerstown restaurant as it transitions to the new location. The Hagerstown restaurant officially closed on Thursday, November 12, after opening in February 2025. In a...

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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This West Virginia Town Celebrates Christmas The Old-Fashioned Way, And It’s Pure Magic

A candy shop in one small West Virginia town arranges its sweets by century, starting with ancient resins. Yes, resins. Sugar plums and rock candy sit nearby, and each one comes with a little story on its tag. That shop belongs to a historic river town that turns Victorian each...

Harpers Ferry, WV · 1d

TANTVNEWS

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Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza

State road-closure records posted Nov. 11 list planned lane or shoulder closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and the I-895 northbound toll plaza. None gives an end time, and three do not say why. Drivers should check Maryland's CHART 511 service for current conditions. The post Maryland Lists Lane Closures on I-95, I-81, US 13 and I-895 Toll Plaza appeared first on TANTV .

Washington County, MD · 3d

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Washington County Receives $2.08 Million Rural Legacy Grant for Land Preservation

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (November 13, 2026) – The Washington County Division of Planning & Zoning is proud to announce the State of Maryland has awarded Washington County $2,088,793.74 through the Fiscal Year 2027 Rural Legacy Program, marking the largest grant allocation awarded to any Rural Legacy Area in the State this year. The award was announced Wednesday, October 29, 2026, and will support the continued permanent preservation of valuable agricultural, environmental, and historic lands throughout Washington County.

Washington County, MD · 1d

abc27 News

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Midstate county records state’s highest voter turnout

(WHTM)– A central Pennsylvania county reported the highest voter turnout in the state in the November 2026 General Election. November’s general election made history as the Democratic Party recorded its first trifecta since 1993. The Democrats secured the Senate, the House, and the governorship in the election. The party elected Senate Majority leaders for the […]

Cumberland County, PA · 1d

DC News Now

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City council weighs annexation of Washington County land for data center

Hagerstown City Council is exploring annexing 172 acres in Washington County to attract a new business, possibly a data center.

Hagerstown, MD · 3d

Washingtonian.com

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Brush Fluffy Highland Cows on This Farm Day Trip

Looking for something to do this weekend? These great day trips are within a two-hour drive of DC. We’ve entered cozy season, and what could be cozier than cuddling up to a fluffy Highland cow? Black Rock Farm in Frederick County offers a chance to greet their cohort of shaggy cattle during a 45-minute “Highland Hangout.” A farmer provides some education about the cows, and visitors then get to feed them treats and brush their luscious locks. There’s also an opportunity to snap photos with the bovines. The experience must be booked in advance and welcomes groups of up to six people. Prices are $200 per group from Monday through Thursday and $250 from Friday through Sunday.

Frederick County, MD · 2d

Franklin County Free Press

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Downtown Hagerstown Holiday Market Set for November 21

The 2026 Downtown Holiday Market will take place Saturday, November 21, from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on South Potomac Street in downtown Hagerstown. The market will feature more than 20 handmade and artisan vendors. The first 100 shoppers will receive a free Downtown Hagerstown tote bag. Activities include a visit from Santa and an igloo bounce house for children.

Hagerstown, MD · 1d

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‘American Animalier’ explores animals’ place in art and human life

HAGERSTOWN, Md. — The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts invites visitors to look at the animal world — and humanity’s place within it — in a new exhibition exploring more than two centuries of American art. American Animalier: Human and Animal Entanglements in Art, 1750 to Present opens to the public on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, and will remain on view through April 18, 2027.

Hagerstown, MD · 18h