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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

120-unit development could be coming to Westminster

Westminster’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday on a zoning amendment for Village Square, a proposed 120-unit mixed-use development that would replace 32 existing apartments.

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300,000 BGE customers behind on bills as utility seeks rate increase

300,000 BGE customers are behind on their utility bills. But, the company is working to hike energy rates up higher, increasing bills for their customers further.

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What's happening in Carroll County?

Here's a list of local events this week.

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Orioles’ Jackson Holliday found his groove. Now he’s hitting lefties too.

Jackson Holliday hit leadoff against left-handed starter Carlos Rodón on Tuesday, the latest sign of the Orioles’ growing confidence in him.

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Liquid Library, 1623 Brewing owners plan gastropub at former Westminster staple

Details about the planned restaurant at 6 W. Main St. were discussed at a Carroll County Board of License Commissioners meeting last week.

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Mt. Airy Mondays | PHOTOS

Mondays in Mount Airy is a weekly food truck event at The Railyard, running from 4 to 8 p.m., designed to support locally owned and operated food trucks as well as the businesses along Downtown Main Street. Running every Monday from April 6 to Sept. 28, Mondays in Mount Airy features a variety of menu […]

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Manchester Sheetz sold winning $1M scratch-off to Carroll County man

The player bought the ticket from a vending machine, which initially jammed. A worker helped him retrieve his ticket, which was the last in the machine.

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Back-to-School Giveaway in Westminster | PHOTOS

Hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carroll County and Find Your Purpose, the “Back-to-School Giveaway” event Sunday, is designed to help local children and families prepare for the upcoming school year while bringing the community together for an afternoon of support and connection. Families, children, community organizations gathered for the celebration at the […]

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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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