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Oct 4, 2026

Damascus Library Sets a Reopening Date

Plus the Hornets' biggest win of the season, and a Fall Festival at Clarksburg Premium Outlets.

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Sep 27, 2026

Hornets' Unbeaten Run Ends, and the County GOP Drops a District 7 Nominee

Plus Mount Airy's mayoral field grows to five, and Wayback Burgers hits another snag.

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Sep 20, 2026

Hornets Football Stays Unbeaten, and MoCo's Police Chief Resigns

An undefeated Hornets team, a leadership shake-up at MCPD, and a good cause worth your Sunday.

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Sep 13, 2026

Last Day of the Damascus Community Fair Is Today

A big Hornets win, a date for Mount Airy's special election, and two safety incidents worth knowing about.

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Sep 6, 2026

The Damascus Community Fair Is Finally Here

Plus the Hornets' season-opening blowout, a Mt. Airy Duck Race is coming, and Jimmie Cone is sticking around through October.

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Aug 30, 2026

The County's Gun Law Heads to Court, Plus a Free Way to Protect Your Car

Plus the Hornets kick off their season Friday, Daphne Hill's fall season has officially begun

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Aug 23, 2026

Car Thefts Hit Close to Home, and the Fair Is 3 Weeks Away

Plus Mount Airy rejects a baseball sportsplex, and reminders on the blood drive and The Damascus Little Free Pantry.

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Aug 16, 2026

Ridge Road Crash Victim Named, and a Warning for Elderly Neighbors

Plus Mount Airy's mayor is stepping down, last call on the Honeysuckle Drive yard sale, and a food drive that needs your help.

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