7 West Virginia counties receive drought designations from USDA
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — With summer still to come, some parts of West Virginia are already experiencing severe drought conditions. According to an emergency designation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), nine counties in Maryland and seven in West Virginia have been declared as Natural Disaster Areas due to drought conditions experienced since November 2025.
Concern for Missing Adult and Child
Montgomery County Police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing adult and child last seen Friday afternoon in Silver Spring. According to police, 25-year-old Josephine Prickett and 2-year-old Dante Prickett were last seen in the 12000 block of Greenhill Drive. Josephine is described as 5-foot-5, 115 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last...
Driver killed after car hits pole, tree in Bethesda crash
MARYLAND - A man was killed and another person was seriously injured in a crash overnight in Bethesda, according to officials. Montgomery County police say the crash happened around 12:05 a.m. in the 7100 block of Glenbrook Road. Investigators say a 2022 white Toyota Venza was traveling on the road...
The Half and Half Crab Soup At This Restaurant In Maryland Is So Good,...
Ordering soup usually means making a choice. Creamy or clear?. Thick or brothy? This place refuses to make you pick. They swirl both together in one bowl like a delicious compromise that actually works. The crab shows up in every spoonful, no hunting for meat. One sip hits you with...
5 Maryland food trucks worth tracking down
CNS asked Marylanders on Reddit to share their favorite food trucks. With summer approaching, we’re spotlighting five that are worth tracking down. This list highlights small and family-run businesses serving everything from street tacos and Vietnamese comfort food to smoothies and waffles, reflecting the region’s wide range of cultural cuisines.
Vehicle snaps pole in half following collision in Montgomery County
A crash in Montgomery County is causing delays on Friday morning.
County leaders honor Garden Club of Fairfax for century of service
Fairfax County supervisors saluted the Garden Club of Fairfax on May 5 for its members’ efforts over the past century. “Thank you for all you do in our community,” said Dranesville District Supervisor Jimmy Bierman, who sponsored the centennial resolution while acknowledging that he, unlike club members, lacked a green thumb.
Concern for Missing 32-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – 5th District Investigative Section are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Kristopher Fowler, a missing 32-year-old. Fowler was last seen on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10:40 a.m., in the 19800 block of Century Blvd. in Germantown. He...
Fraud Prevention Meets Wine Tasting in NoVa
If you’re a wine lover, you might pair a cabernet franc with a spicy pasta or grilled lamb chops. But how about tying it to a little knowledge about cryptocurrency fraud?. That was the premise behind Sips & Scams in Woodbridge, an AARP-led event held April 25 at the Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm in Gainesville. About 100 attendees learned ways to help protect...
New Whole Foods in the Works for Sterling
There could soon be a new grocery option in Loudoun County. Loudoun County grocery shoppers could soon have a new option. A Whole Foods Market is reportedly in the works for Sterling, The Burn reported. The grocery store has filed paperwork with Loudoun County to take over a portion of...

















