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Democrat enters Carroll sheriff race, challenging DeWees on pay increase • Maryland leaders urge action on senior trafficking as oversight, transparency questions persist
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Carroll Schools to close Wednesday for students, using 2nd of 4 weather days

Carroll County Schools will close Wednesday for students, which will use the second of the school system’s four inclement weather days.

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Democrat enters Carroll sheriff race, challenging DeWees on pay increase

For the first time in 12 years, Carroll Sheriff James T. “Jim” DeWees will face competition in both the general election and the Republican primary for Carroll County sheriff.

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Maryland leaders urge action on senior trafficking as oversight, transparency questions persist

Senior government officials across Maryland are publicly acknowledging the state is facing a senior trafficking crisis that remains largely unresolved.

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Harris joins GOP in support of ‘independent investigation’ into Pretti shooting

WASHINGTON — The sole Republican in Maryland’s congressional delegation has joined the growing number of Republicans who support an investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis Rep.…

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Baltimore ICE holding room video raises more concerns from officials

A spokesperson for Gov. Wes Moore’s office called the conditions seen in the footage of detainees at an ICE holding facility in Baltimore “deeply disturbing and completely unacceptable.…

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Maryland Senate committee passes bills restricting ICE

Maryland lawmakers heard two bills intended to restrict the work of federal immigration officials. The State Senate could vote on the bills as early as Thursday.

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BWI contractor cited after complaint about worker sprayed with feces, urine

A worker reported being sprayed with feces and urine at BWI Marshall Airport. The employer was cited for workplace violations.

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Governing by the seat of their pants | COMMENTARY

The Trump administration’s conduct, particularly in recent weeks, has been characterized by poor planning and on-the-fly decision-making, argues Tom Zirpoli.

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