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New law could allow Carroll County distilleries to offer more food and drink options • Wes Moore focused on Maryland 2026, insists he’s not running for president
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Carroll County Daily Headlines

Friday, February 20, 2026

Runnymede Elementary student brought Nerf gun to school; email to parents called it a ‘gun’

After reports that a fifth grade student brought a gun to Runnymede Elementary School in Westminster, police said the object was a Nerf toy and posed no safety threat.

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New law could allow Carroll County distilleries to offer more food and drink options

Local distillery owners in Carroll County are backing legislation they say would clear up a confusing gray area in state law and give their businesses flexibility and room to grow.

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Wes Moore focused on Maryland 2026, insists he’s not running for president

Carter Elliott IV, Moore’s campaign senior communications adviser, said the governor plans to file for reelection in Maryland.

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Two months into 2026, Maryland mumps cases already six times last year’s total

Mumps cases in Maryland have nearly tripled last year’s total less than three months into 2026, with most infections concentrated in the Baltimore metropolitan area, state health officials said Thu…

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Baltimore weather: ‘Slight winter storm threat’ Sunday, NWS says

Rain is expected in Baltimore on Friday, followed by a partly sunny Saturday and a “slight winter storm threat” Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Work continues on Towson University geothermal energy project

The use of geothermal energy could accommodate up to 90% of the heating and cooling loads of the Smith Hall renovation at Towson University.

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High school sports roundup (Feb. 19)

Here is a roundup of high school varsity action from Thursday, Feb. 19.

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Marsha Ambrosius, K Camp headline 2026 CIAA Tournament arena entertainment

The weeklong tournament, now in its fifth year in Baltimore, pairs 22 championship games with marquee musical performances and events that draw roughly 100,000 visitors to the city.

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