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Mount Airy is burying a time capsule for 50 years. Here’s how to contribute. • Boys & Girls Clubs and Find Your Purpose to host back-to-school giveaway
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Good morning. Today’s top stories highlight a local business owner’s unusual response to offensive social media posts, an effort to preserve Carroll County history and a back-to-school community partnership. A Carroll business has added a $16.99 fried chicken sandwich to its menu as a response to racist posts made by a former employee, with proceeds and attention turning toward a broader conversation about accountability. ... In Mount Airy, residents, businesses and organizations are being invited to contribute items to a time capsule that will be sealed in 2026 and opened in 2076. ... Plus, the Boys & Girls Clubs and Find Your Purpose are teaming up for a back-to-school giveaway.

— Todd Karpovich

A ‘public shaming’ sandwich: Carroll business owner has unique response after employee’s racist posts resurface

The fried chicken sandwich is topped with bacon and cheddar and comes on a brioche bun with a side of pickles and chips. It sells for $16.99 and will remain on the menu until the end of August.

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Mount Airy is burying a time capsule for 50 years. Here’s how to contribute.

Mount Airy is preparing a time capsule to preserve a snapshot of life in 2026, with residents, businesses and organizations invited to contribute items before it is sealed and opened in 2076.

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Boys & Girls Clubs and Find Your Purpose to host back-to-school giveaway

While both organizations have hosted separate back-to-school giveaways for several years, the two decided to team up this year.

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Maryland defendants wait months for psychiatric care despite 10-day mandate

Hundreds of Maryland defendants are waiting months in jail for court-ordered psychiatric treatment despite a state law requiring admission within 10 business days.

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Mangione guilty plea: What led to it, what lies ahead

“This is anything but a normal case,” said Baltimore defense attorney Andy Alperstein. “The president talks about it. It raised serious concerns about the healthcare system.”

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Yorkewood Apartments tenants resolve lawsuit over trash, rodents and living conditions

Five tenants who sued the owner and management company of a Baltimore apartment complex over allegations of persistent trash, rodents, and other issues have resolved the matter, according to attorneys involved in the case.

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Maryland tax court voids digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google and Peacock TV

The court says the tax violates the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act.

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Under Armour and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson end decade-long partnership

Launched in 2017, Johnson’s sportswear “Project Rock” will no longer be part of the Baltimore-based company, a UA spokesperson confirmed.

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3 takeaways: Orioles’ Cam Sanders answers bell once again in win vs. Rays

Chris Bassitt looked more like himself, high-leverage Cam Sanders is becoming a thing and Craig Albernaz delivered in a crucial win for the Orioles.

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Josh Tolentino: 5 undrafted Ravens players to watch in preseason | COMMENTARY

Here are five undrafted Ravens players who have caught the attention of columnist Josh Tolentino heading into the preseason.

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Commanders beat Dolphins 20-7 as Marcus Mariota leaves with a leg injury

By The Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Malik Willis got off to an impressive start as Miami’s new quarterback, leading a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive as the Dolphins lost 20-7 to the Washington Commanders Friday night…

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