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• Man Struck, Killed by Car at Upper Marlboro Shopping Center: Reports
• Potomac Man Missing Since Feb. 9: Police
• Voyeurism Charge Waged Against Milford Mill Academy Teacher: Police

Controversial Confederate Soldier Statue To Be Relocated Soon

The controversial Confederate soldier statue — a focus of community debate since it was vandalized with graffiti and residents and leaders disagreed on where to keep the monument — will soon be relocated from the front of the Red Brick Courthouse to an undisclosed location in Montgomery County. General Services Director David Dise said a request for proposals to move the monument will be advertised in the next two weeks, according to reports. >>> Read more.

Two Tractor-Trailers Flip Near Tydings Bridge Amid Wind, Fog: MDTA

A tractor-trailer overturned on the Tydings Bridge Sunday night, causing lane closures during a period of high winds. A second tractor-trailer had overturned south of the bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reported at 11:45 p.m. >>> Read more.

More: Massive Near-Hurricane Wind Gust Reported in PG County

• Towson Student Shot, Injured After Basketball Game: Report
• Homicide Victim Identified In Montgomery Village
• Heroin, Opioid Crisis: Ex-Raven Orr Teams Up For Videos
• Hooters Offers Free Chicken Wings for Valentine's Day
• Metallica Announces Baltimore Concert Date for 2017

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• Five Guys Robbers Emptied 4 Restaurant Safes: Police
• 2 Men Wanted In Edgewater Stabbing: Police
• Shooting Outside Germantown Party Injures 2
• Man Sought For Fight Threatens Police With Wooden Stake: Report
• Maryland Dream Homes: Thoroughbred Farm, Massive Mansion, Mediterranean Haven

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