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FTC Fines GoDaddy for Weak Security Measures and Data Breaches
Washington, D.C. — So, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wrapped up a deal with GoDaddy on May 23, 2025, to address claims that the web hosting giant was a little shady with its data...
Honoring Civil War Soldiers: Calvert County USCT GIS Webpage
The Calvert County Department of Planning & Zoning, Historic Preservation, in partnership with the Calvert Historical Society, recently unveiled a groundbreaking Geographic Information System (GIS) webpage dedicated to honoring the legacy of African American...
Beware: Visa Users Targeted by Phone Scam – Southern Maryland News
Visa Users Warned of Nationwide Phone Scam Targeting CardholdersFinancial experts issued a warning on March 6, 2025, regarding a sophisticated Visa and MasterCard telephone scam that originated in the Midwest and has since spread...
Police Investigating Gunfire Damage in Waldorf
Gunfire Strikes Vehicles in Waldorf Neighborhood: Police Investigation UnderwayIn a quiet Waldorf neighborhood, the tranquility of the night was shattered by the sound of gunfire, leaving residents on edge and authorities scrambling to piece...
Southern Maryland Police Department Honored for Exceptional Service
Sheriff's Office in Southern Maryland Recognized for Outstanding ServiceThe Calvert County Sheriff's Office recently held its annual awards ceremony to honor the hard work and dedication of its deputies and staff members in ensuring...
Delta Flight Lands Safely After Mishap at Toronto Pearson
UPDATE 2/17/2025 @ 5:30 p.m.: A Delta Connection CRJ-900 aircraft, Flight 4819, faced a dramatic landing mishap at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon. The plane, which was en route from Minneapolis-Saint Paul,...
Trump Orders Name Changes for Gulf and Mountain: AP Sticks to Tradition
In a recent development, Google has announced its decision to align with official U.S. government directives in updating the names of geographic features on its Maps platform. This decision comes on the heels of...
Judge blocks Trump administration freeze on federal payments – Southern Maryland News
Judge Halts Trump Administration Freeze on Federal PaymentsIn a recent turn of events, a federal district judge, Loren L. AliKhan, has put a hold on the Trump administration's plans to pause federal spending on...
Preventing Garage Damage in Sunderland Dump Truck Fire: Quick Action – Southern Maryland News
Responders Swiftly Contain Dump Truck Fire Threatening Garage in SunderlandIn a heart-pounding morning rescue operation, firefighters from Huntingtown and Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Departments sprang into action to prevent a potentially catastrophic disaster in Sunderland....
SMCM Alum Joins Judicial Nominating Commission in Southern Maryland
SMCM Alum Joins Judicial Nominating Commission in Southern MarylandGovernor Wes Moore has appointed Kelsey Bush, a St. Mary’s College of Maryland alumnus and community affairs liaison, to the Judicial Nominating Commission for Calvert and...