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Good Morning, Columbia! Things to Know, 8/4

Get ready for the fair!

The Weather

From the National Weather Service

“Partly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind between 3 and 8 mph.”

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Put This on Your Calendar

The Howard County Fair starts this weekend in West Friendship, MD. The 66th Howard County Fair runs daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting Saturday Aug. 6 until Sat. Aug. 13th. Rides, bunnies, candy—it’s got it all. 

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Question of the Day

Do you consider potatoes “good for you?” In our health tip of the day, author Samantha Quisgard talks about some health benefits of the spud. Post your thoughts on the controversial food item .

News Next Store

A National Night Out event in Ellicott City designed to promote crime prevention without a license. Parties went on in other parts of the county without incident.


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