No developers have applied for a permit to build a data center in Carroll County. Still, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to draft a deferral ordinance that would place a temporary moratorium on any potential data center projects in the county. The commissioners said a deferral would give them time to review the county’s zoning codes and ensure that Carroll has a way to regulate data centers.

“Time is of the essence for us to act to meet our goal of having the lighting structures in place for most of the spring [sports] season,” Carroll County Public Schools Superintendent Cynthia McCabe said.

Century senior sharpshooter Nate Brown poured in 30 points, including 24 in the first half, as the Knights downed rival Liberty.

Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to continue funding for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, delighting Maryland arts advocates.

Multiple state and federal entities are investigating whistleblower allegations of payment errors in Maryland’s food stamp program.

The federal indictment involving 17 NCAA Division I men’s basketball programs isn’t likely to be the last such incident, analysts say.

Lamont Jeremiah Jones, 45, is wanted on charges including armed robbery following an Oct. 29 incident on West Saratoga Street.

Mid-Atlantic governors met at the White House on Friday, urging PJM, the country’s largest regional grid operator, to cut electricity costs for ratepayers.