August 29, 2011 8:42 pm Irene Damage in Southern Md. Southern Maryland. was one of the hardest hit areas in the Washington region. At the peak of Hurricane Irene, almost two-thirds of SMECO customers were without power. Local 26:00 DC student grazed by gunfire while in class: The News4 Rundown 2:07 Program gives returning citizens second chance — and opportunity to pay it back 2:57 Driver accused of intentionally causing fatal crash granted bond 2:51 Sarah Jakes Roberts reclaims power in new book tour 3:12 Historic Blaine Mansion on Dupont Circle for sale