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Ali Shot; Great Gadsby; Conviction in Execution Shooting: Most-Read Howard County Stories in November
The headlines from the local news stories you read the most in Howard County.
Wael Ali, Twin Accused in Columbia of Murdering Brother, Shot to Death in Georgia
The Columbia man who stood trial for killing his identical twin brother in 2007 was shot and killed in Georgia on Friday.
Great Gadsby! Noted Chef Enters Columbia Restaurant Scene
Robert Gadsby has served as executive chef at major restaurants in Los Angeles and Houston. His latest endeavor is in Columbia.
The 'Forgotten' Part of Main Street Ellicott City Asks for Help
"I couldn't imagine the rising water ever stopping," remembers one resident who wants the county to find solutions to flood problems in the area.
Murder Trial for Slain Blogger's Daughter Postponed Until 2014
The trial was previously scheduled to begin in November, but has been postponed until next year.
New Coffee Shop and Restaurant—Bean & Burgundy Bread—Opens on Route 40
The new restaurant is looking to combine American, Italian and Korean cuisine with a coffee shop atmosphere.
School Counselor Found Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse of Students at School for Deaf
Clarence Taylor was found guilty of two counts of child sex abuse for groping two girls at the Maryland School for the Deaf in Columbia.
Man Convicted in Execution-Style Shooting of 15-Year-Old in Marriottsville
The man along with two women drove the boy to a field in Marriottsville and shot him in the back of the head after kidnapping him in Reisterstown.
Howard County Police Officer Found Not Guilty in Road Rage Fight
A judge called the officer's actions after an encounter with a newspaper deliveryman in an Ellicott City Giant parking lot "disturbing" but ruled there wasn't enough evidence to convict.
Five County Liquor Stores Cited for Selling to Minors
The five stores face fines up to $2,000 and temporary suspension of their liquor license after selling to a 19-year-old police cadet.
20 Displaced After Ellicott City Apartment Fire
Five apartments in the building were occupied when the fire began around midnight.
Report: Nielsen to Lay Off Over 300 in Columbia
The layoffs come about two months after Nielsen bought the Columbia company Arbitron for about $1.3 billion.
Ellicott City Church First to Receive Stormwater Partnership Money
The county will provide a $145,000 grant to the church to manage its stormwater and avoid paying a $7,000 annual fee.
Inner Arbor Designers Show Art and Purpose at Introduction Event
Residents said they were impressed, but cost questions surrounding the development of Symphony Woods remained.
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