Carroll Hospital Center Sees Spike in Flu Cases Social events over the holidays could be one reason the contagious virus spread quickly in December, according to a Carroll Hospital Center representative. Speak Out: Do You Still Shop At Bookstores? Barnes & Noble has announced poor holiday sales, according to published reports. Report: Man Admits to Killing Coworker in Eldersburg Grocery Store Stabbing A New York man pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his coworker and roommate. Sykesville Post Office to Reopen Jan. 15 New employees have been hired to run the facility. Carroll Hospital's New …

Commissioners Vote to Fund School Security Projects The Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 to give the Board of Education $650,000 to complete security projects. Westminster Homeowner Robbed at Gunpoint Police said a masked gunman forced his way into the home on Blacks Schoolhouse Road and took cash. Police Looking for Missing Union Bridge Teenager Mackenzie Lea Digiacomantonio went missing Wednesday night, according to police. 10 Things I'll Wish I had Done in Carroll County if the World Ends Friday There are some things your local editor will wish she had done if the world ends Friday…

Carroll County Schools See Increased Police Presence in Response to Connecticut Shooting ‘You hope this never, ever happens.’ – Steven Johnson, assistant superintendent of instruction. Poll: Palm Scanning in Schools? Tell us: Do you agree with the decision to suspend the program? ‘Substantial’ Winter Storm Possible Next Week AccuWeather is warning of a storm possibly bringing snow, power outages and coastal flooding next week. Where to Find Ready-Made Christmas Meals in Westminster Stressed about making a Christmas dinner on top of all the other preparations? Order a ready-made meal from …

Where to Find Santa Claus in Carroll County Need to run that list by Santa again? Find out where the guy in red will be between now and Christmas. Century High School Evacuated Tuesday After Threatening Graffiti Found This is another in a series of graffiti threats written on school walls in the Eldersburg area. WATCH: Holiday Light Show Dazzles Hampstead Neighborhood This Hampstead family gets into the spirit of the holidays with music, lights and a whole lot of extension cords. Tammy Black Honored with Humanitarian Award Tammy Black, executive director of Access Carroll, was honored with …

WATCH: Local Entrepreneur Sean Schmidt Wins First Ever Carroll Biz Challenge Sean Schmidt, owner of Holistic Home Energy Services, won the challenge and $5,000. Police Continue Investigation into Liberty High School Bomb Threats After a second bomb threat in eight days at Liberty High School in Eldersburg, police and school officials said they are committed to finding who is responsible for making the threats. Police Seek Information About Items Stolen from Cars, Offer Reward All the vehicles appear to have been unlocked at the time of the thefts, police said. 'Neighbors in Need' Provides …

  Carroll Arts Center Gears up for 15th Annual Festival of Wreaths Get in on fun new twists added to this year's holiday festivities at the Carroll Arts Center. Deer Park Road Car Accident Kills 17-Year-Old Police report that one teen died and two young men were transported to Shock Trauma. Mt. Airy Elementary Students Help Those Impacted by Hurricane Sandy The school community raised $2,720.60 through their fundraising efforts. Main Street Kicks off Holiday Season on Small Business Saturday Westminster will kick off the holidays, and promote shopping at small businesses, on Saturday, Nov. 24…

Casino Looks to Move Fast on Table Games The operators of Maryland Live! said it will move fast to hire 1,000 new workers and install table games now that voters have approved expanded gambling. Watch: Landlord Licensing Proposal Gets Negative Response at Public Hearing Westminster's Mayor and Common Council heard feedback from citizens and landlords about the proposed Landlord Licensing Program. Police: Two Men Charged for Assaulting Man at Homeless Encampment Police said they arrested two men living at a homeless encampment in Westminster after they assaulted a third man living at the camp …

WATCH: Hospital Staff Do the 'Pink Glove' Dance Check out this video made by the staff at Carroll Hospital Center in support of breast cancer awareness and then vote for it in a national contest.  Report: Poll Shows Marylanders Support Same Sex Marriage A newly released Washington Post poll shows residents favor upholding the same sex marriage law. Public Hearing Scheduled for English Language Ordinance The controversial proposed ordinance will be up for public discussion at the end of the month. Carroll County Receives State Support to Preserve Land Carroll County continues its efforts to …

Sheriff: 'Large Jar' of Marijuana Found in Eldersburg Man's Car Patrick Richie was charged with five drug-related offenses. Oil Leak Causes Collisions Involving Eight Cars Light rain and a box truck’s oil leak apparently caused collisions involving eight vehicles as cars had trouble stopping, spun around and slid off the roadway on Westminster Pike near Mitchell Road Tuesday morning. Board of Ed Halts Facilities Study, No Schools Suggested for Closure When it came time to announce options for schools to be closed, Superintendent Steve Guthrie said "I am not going to name any schools tonight…

  UPDATE: Reisterstown Man Charged in Roommate Kidnapping Police said the victim, 23, and Justin Earl Gorham, 29, work together at a scrap metal company in Carroll County and are also roommates in Reisterstown. Superintendent: ‘I Would Never ... Close Schools Without Public Input’ Carroll County Schools Superintendent Steve Guthrie said he will present options for cost savings, including school closures, as the county faces declining student enrollment and continuing costs to maintain and improve facilities.  The Vanishing Volunteer Firefighter: What it Means for Carroll County As volunteers …

  Police: Man Forced Himself into Home, Assaulted Homeowner Police are looking for Joseph Jerome Page Jr., wanted on several charges in a Taneytown assault. He is armed and dangerous, officials said. McDaniel's New Stadium Debuts at Saturday Football Game Construction on the Kenneth R. Gill Stadium will not be complete but spectators can use parts of the new grandstand. Speak Out: Metal Detectors in Schools? School Superintendent Stephen Guthrie says metal detectors are not warranted in Carroll County schools. New Law About Broken Traffic Lights Starts Oct. 1 Maryland drivers who fail to stop…

  UPDATE: Shooting at Perry Hall High School, Suspect in Custody A 15-year-old student shot a 17-year-old classmate at Perry Hall High School on Monday, the first day of the Baltimore County school year  Baltimore/DC: Worst Drivers in America A new Allstate Insurance Company report names Baltimore and DC as two of the places with the worst drivers in America. Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Taneytown Robbery, Shooting After pleading guilty to armed robbery and the use of a firearm in a felony or violent crime, Dalonte Shea Dunston, 21, of Frederick, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a …

  Report: Eldersburg Shooter Felt ‘Picked On’ A Westminster man who faces 18 charges in a double shooting in Eldersburg took “offense” to what someone else said to him the evening police said he fired his gun at a group of people, according to a report. Bumbo Baby Seat Recalled After Skull Fracture Reports The popular Bumbo Baby Seat has been recalled after 34 babies have fallen out of the seats while they were used on the floor or at an unknown elevation.  Homemade Wine Contest at Maryland Wine Festival The Maryland Wine Festival will include an amateur wine judging competition.  Reports: …

  Carroll County Shows Up, Speaks Out on Chick-fil-A Controversy Westminster joined locations across the country Wednesday that participated in Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day, a day created by former Arkansas governor and former Rebuplican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. Chick-fil-A Plans 2013 Opening in Eldersburg The first 100 customers would get free Chick-fil-A for a year. Police Await Autopsy Results for Body Found in Finksburg Tuesday The body of Justin Ogle of Elkridge was found by a jogger Tuesday morning. Formula Vs Breastfeeding Debate in Carroll County See how readers reacted …

Commissioner Rothschild: 'Second Amendment is a Restriction Against Government' A Westminster police officer and Carroll County commissioner weigh in on this week's court ruling that expands access to gun permits. Black Bear Sightings in Carroll, But Hunters Must Head West Black bears have been spotted in Carroll County but hunters will have to go to Garrett or Allegany County to hunt one. Ask an Officer: What are the Laws Pertaining to Crosswalks? You see them all over town but do you really know the laws concerning crosswalks and the penalty for breaking those laws? Carroll Hospital Mulls …

Utility Regulator Schedules Public Hearings After Derecho The Public Service Commission will hear from residents across the state about their outages. SPEAK OUT: Is Eldersburg Dangerous? Two violent acts, a stabbing and a shooting, have people talking about safety in Eldersburg. Commissioners Outraged at Possibility of BGE, Pepco Billing for Lost Income During Storm Commissioner Haven Shoemaker said people who were without power shouldn't have to pay a fee to BGE and Pepco. Guide: Three Referendum Issues On the Ballot This fall, Maryland voters will likely have the opportunity to overturn or …

  Boom! Firework Tents Go Up Around TownThe Fourth of July is almost here. Maryland Chefs Face Off in Cooking Tournament Four chefs squared off Monday and Tuesday in the first rounds of the Mason Dixon Chef Tournament at Blob's Park Bavarian Biergarten in Jessup, and the masters of the kitchen kicked off the first round entrées with a Maryland favorite–crab dishes. Kittleman: Health Care is ‘Albatross to Hang Around the President’s Neck’ The Republican who represents Carroll and Howard counties said the health care law would be a major election issue. Carroll Hospital CEO Says Supreme Court …

Commissioners Withdraw Redistricting Lawsuit The Board of County Commissioners has withdrawn a lawsuit it filed against the state over the legislative redistricting plan. Victim in Eldersburg Stabbing Identified Two co-workers from New York allegedly argued while on the night shift Tuesday, and one is accused of stabbing the other to death. Hoods Mill Landfill Hangs on, at Least until December Scheduled to close July 1, commissioners have decided to keep Hoods Mill Landfill open for another six months. Horses, Riders Dance to Fight Breast Cancer This weekend's Dancing Horse Challenge will …