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Mysterious fireball reported over South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee in the US
The Straits Times
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June 27, 2025
From Georgia to South Carolina and Tennessee, a mysterious flaming object could be seen streaking the sky early on June 26 afternoon, leaving a trail of exhaust in its wake, and then dramatically plunking towards the ground. Scientists,...
A South Carolina river has some of the worst 'forever chemical' contamination in the nation
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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SUMTER — The swampy and alligator-filled Sumter Pocotaligo River near this small city has the highest levels of “forever chemicals” of watersheds studied in 19 states, a new report revealed. Working with local waterkeepers the national Waterkeeper...
South Carolina Moves to Ban NIL Deals for High School Athletes Amid Growing Legal Debate
Sports Illustrated - New York
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June 22, 2025
South Carolina High School League Bans NIL Compensation In response to legislative pressure, the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) amended its bylaws this week to explicitly prohibit student-athletes from earning compensation for their...
VIDEO: Fireball streaks across sky in South Carolina
KNWA - Arkansas
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June 26, 2025
(WJBF) – Residents in parts of South Carolina and Georgia reported seeing a fireball streak across the sky in broad daylight on Thursday. Nexstar’s WJBF received numerous calls and messages regarding the odd sighting. The fireball can be seen in...
Keep cool and help fight climate change
Evanston RoundTable - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Sign up for our free newsletters to have Evanston news delivered directly to your inbox! Climate action is facing strong headwinds at the federal level, but we’re not out of options here at home. Evanston resident Kelly Fidei, who volunteers with...
Hundreds in South Carolina witness ball of fire plummeting to earth, officials confirm
Greenville News - South Carolina
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A large fireball was seen across the southeastern U.S. on Thursday around noon. The American Meteor Society received over 100 reports of the fireball event. The fireball was visible in multiple states including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia,...
Fireball in the sky? Here's what locals in Atlanta, Georgia and South Carolina saw and where it disappeared
Hindustan Times
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June 26, 2025
Several locals across Georgia, including Atlanta, and South Carolina, reported seeing a fireball in the sky on Thursday. Its last sighting, as per reports, was in Lexington. Locals in South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee saw a fireball in the...
Why Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee locals saw a fireball in the sky today; here's what's behind the mystery
Hindustan Times
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June 26, 2025
A mysterious flaming object blazing through the skies over the southern US has left residents stunned and searching for answers. Witnesses from South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia reported seeing a "giant ball of fire" hurtling across the sky,...
First Alert Weather: Tracking daily storms as Chantal fades, tropics quiet
WJAX - Florida
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July 6, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect for the First Alert Weather forecast: The sea breeze has moved inland this afternoon, and there have been a few storms The heaviest rain has been in St. Johns County...
Fireball seen falling from South Carolina sky may have been meteor: Watch video here
WBTV - North Carolina
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June 26, 2025
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WBTV) - A fireball seen falling from the sky in South Carolina Thursday afternoon may have been a meteor. The ball of fire flashed across the sky on Thursday, June 26, and has taken over the internet. National Weather Service...
Did you see it? Videos from Georgia, South Carolina capture fireball in the sky
WJCL TV - Georgia
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June 26, 2025
RIGHT NOW WE'RE TRACKING REPORTS AND FOOTAGE.. OF A FIRE BALL SEEN FALLING FROM THE SKY BY PEOPLE ACROSS GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA. IN GEORGIA .. THIS DRIVER IN FORSYTH COUNTY CAPTURED THAT OBJECT ON DASCHAM VIDEO. THE AMERICAN METEOR SOCIETY...
Surprise Lightning Hits Crowd in South Carolina on Sunny Day
KSIS 1050 AM - Missouri
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June 26, 2025
Late Tuesday afternoon a sunny day at the lake turned terrifying for 20 people in South Carolina. A group of swimmers at Lake Murray including 12 children were among those caught off guard by an unexpected lightning strike. A Facebook post from...
Softball umpire dies after suffering heat stroke during South Carolina tournament
WBTV - North Carolina
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June 26, 2025
SUMTER, S.C. (WBTV) - A youth softball umpire died after he suffered a heat stroke at a tournament in South Carolina this past weekend. Sister-station WIS reported that 61-year-old Mitchell Huggins was umpiring a tournament at Patriot Park in...
Here's Why There's So Much Flash Flooding in the U.S. Right Now
The New York Times
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July 16, 2025
Cumulative rainfall Sources: NOAA/Unrestricted Mesoscale Analysis (URMA) Note: Cumulative rainfall is from July 3 to July 9, 2025. All times are Eastern. There have been multiple flash floods across the United States since the start of July,...
Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in ruling about Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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June 26, 2025
Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in ruling about Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood AND IT’S TIME FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH TWO MORE...
Coroner: South Carolina woman dies from heat exposure
WJCL TV - Georgia
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June 26, 2025
Coroner: South Carolina woman dies from heat exposure The cause of death was ruled hyperthermia due to heat exposure. THE HEAT WE'RE EXPERIENCING -- ISN'T JUST UNCOMFORTABLE. IT CAN BE DANGEROUS --- AND PUT YOUR FAMILY'S HEALTH -- AT RISK. ALREADY...
First Alert Weather: Seasonable summer heat, more storm chances this week
WBRC 6 News - Alabama
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July 6, 2025
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Next 24 Hours: Monday will start off with morning lows near 70 degrees under plenty of warm sunshine. The sky will turn partly cloudy during the afternoon and light southwesterly winds could help to spark a few isolated...
GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage
The Verge
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July 16, 2025
General Motors and Redwood Materials are joining forces yet again, this time with the intent to build energy storage units made out of new batteries and recycled EV packs.The two companies signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to build...
US CBS News Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
Yahoo News
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A fireball, or a bright meteorite, was seen across the southeastern United States on Thursday and later exploded over Georgia, creating booms heard by residents in the area, according to NASA. The American Meteor Society said it received more than...
Fireball seen as meteorite streaks through sky over Georgia and South Carolina
CBS News
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A fireball, or a bright meteorite, was seen across the southeastern United States on Thursday and later exploded over Georgia, creating booms heard by residents in the area, according to NASA. The American Meteor Society said it received more than...