South River Source

Typically by this time in May, strawberry picking season is well underway at the Hopkins’ U Pick Farm in Davidsonville. However this year, due to cooler temperatures and rain, the berries are still days away from being ripe. Tim Hopkins and his brother Jim have operated the Mt. Airy U Pick  for more than 35 [...]

Well, the sun is now out, and it looks like warm weather is arriving for good. That means it is time for this part of the county to get busy with events and activities, sports and charity. This weekend is packing in a little of it all. Starting on Friday, the Muddy Creek Artists Guild [...]

Five sheep escaped from their Harwood home last Friday afternoon (April 26) and have been on the run ever since. The owner has given his phone number to contact him immediately if you spot the wayward animals. We’ve included it at the end of the story. Please don’t try to capture them on your own. [...]

ArtQuest is almost here. In fact, it will be here Thursday (April 25) from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Southern High School in Harwood. For years, this springtime event has been a way to bring in students (and their art) from all grades, of course including high school student art, but also art from students [...]

For some businesses in South County, things are looking up. Customers are going out to dinner again and there is a feeling that the worst of the bad economy is behind us. For others, the problems are lingering and after holding on for a good while, they are closing up shop. Opening Real Fire Grill, [...]

Update (March 30, 12:30 p.m.): Lt. James Fredericks of the Anne Arundel County Police Department confirmed to the South River Source that the victim in Turkey Point on Friday died of a self-inflicted wound. Police do not put out media releases for such incidents. Our condolences to the family. If you or anyone you know [...]