Things to Know about Ellicott City Today: July 12

There's a slight chance we may see more thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon, but don't expect the rain to cool things down. The National Weather Service is still predicting temperatures in the high 90s today with the heat index, it may feel more like 103 degrees. Ouch. Temperatures should drop to the low 70s tonight. 

Frisky's Wildlife Sanctuary is back at the Board of Appeals today. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the . 

The Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board is also meeting tonight at 6:30 in the . On the agenda is Absolutely Wine and Spirits in Columbia and Drovers Grill and Maryland Wine Company in Mt. Airy.

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And ... On this day in in 1865,  "Dr. George Washington Carver, noted Negro scientist," was born in Missouri. Carver was an agricultural research scientist who was able to put "lowly" products such as peanuts, sweet potatoes and clay to important use. Read his 1943 obituary here.