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Dominion offshore wind project paused over cited national security concerns

December 25, 2025

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Joint Commission unveils changes to cannabis bill, setting stage for 2026 retail launch

December 5, 2025

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Virginia farmers can now apply for grants to practice regenerative farming

December 5, 2025

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After months of hearings, Virginia panel set to roll out blueprint for legal cannabis market

December 1, 2025

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CleanArc Data Centers invests whopping $3 billion in Caroline County

November 22, 2025

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After years of vetoes, Virginia poised to launch adult-use cannabis market

November 17, 2025

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Data centers dominate House District 21 race between Thomas and Gorham

October 23, 2025

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Jones text scandal reshapes Virginia’s attorney general race — and tests Spanberger’s ticket

October 16, 2025

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Warner, Kaine push bill to shield federal workers from evictions, defaults amid shutdown

October 16, 2025

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Virginia cannabis panel weighs retail roadmap against safety, access and equity concerns

October 9, 2025

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Hagerstown Area Warehouse Confirmed Acquired by Department of Homeland Security for ICE Processing Facility

By Site Staff / January 27, 2026 / 0 Comments

A significant real estate transaction has been finalized in Washington County, Maryland, with the Department of Homeland Security acquiring a large warehouse facility. The property, located at 16220 Wright Road near Williamsport, was sold for $102 million. This sale represents...

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The Vanishing of Sara Ahern: A Lingering Mystery from Frederick, Maryland

By Site Staff / January 3, 2026 / 0 Comments

On the evening of April 11, 2023, Sara Nicole Ahern, then 33 years old, was last seen at a friend's residence in Frederick, Maryland. What began as a routine day has evolved into a perplexing cold case, leaving authorities and...

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Maryland State Police Announce Two More Arrests in Connection to Washington County Triple Murder

By Site Staff / January 16, 2026 / 0 Comments

According to a press release from the Maryland State Police, two additional arrests have been made in connection with a fatal house fire and triple murder that occurred in November 2025 in Clear Spring, Maryland. The investigation, which is being...

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Hagerstown Councilmember Erika Bell Addresses Ethics Complaint and Dismissed Charges

By Site Staff / December 30, 2025 / 0 Comments

Hagerstown City Councilmember Erika Bell has issued a statement addressing recent allegations and public commentary that have surrounded her, particularly in light of the dismissal of charges against Terrance Lee Murphy and the conclusion of an ethics complaint. The statement,...

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Authorities Still Seek Information in 1985 Disappearance of Williamsport, Maryland Man

By Site Staff / January 5, 2026 / 0 Comments

The official investigation, primarily led by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, continues to seek answers in the perplexing disappearance of Arthur Leonard Murray. Last seen at his residence in Williamsport, Maryland, on April 2, 1985, Mr. Murray, then 59 years...

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Where Would a Hagerstown ICE Detention Facility be Located? Here’s What We Know

By Site Staff / December 31, 2025 / 0 Comments

Investigative reporting by the Washington Post has claimed a draft proposal of a federal initiative to reshape the U.S. immigration detention system may potentially position Hagerstown, Maryland, as a key site for a new processing facility holding up to 1,500...

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Here’s why we think the ‘ICE Warehouse List’ is fake

By Site Staff / January 15, 2026 / 0 Comments

While DHS ICE has not replied to our request for more information regarding the supposed "ICE Warehouse List" being circulated on social media, our research strongly indicates that this is a fake, and was in fact partially based on our...

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Jonathan Hager Elementary Welcomes New Principal with Extensive Local Experience

By melanara / January 22, 2026 / 0 Comments

Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) has announced Kayla Spade as the new principal of Jonathan Hager Elementary School, with her appointment set to take effect on January 31, 2026. This appointment signifies a move to elevate a seasoned educator with...

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Wright Road Warehouse Possibly Sold, ICE Warehouse List Might be Real (Just Filled with Mistakes)

By Site Staff / January 25, 2026 / 0 Comments

Previously we released an article that we questioned the authenticity of the 'leaked ICE warehouse list', analyzing why the list doesn't appear genuine. However, a new article released by the Republican Herald confirmed that a facility on the list in...

Keeping Watch: Introducing the Community Surveillance Report

By Site Staff / December 29, 2025 / 0 Comments

As digital oversight expands across Washington County, the line between public safety and personal privacy has become a central conversation for our community. Today, Radio Free Hub City is proud to launch a new tool for civic oversight: the Community...