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Oregon State quarter-century teams: Counting down teams 25 to 16
Over the last 25 years, there have been a number of really good Oregon State teams, including three national championships and seven total College World Series appearances for the baseball team alone. Or how about five Sweet 16s, three Elite...

Man with metal necklace dies after being pulled into MRI machine
A man has died in the US after getting sucked into an MRI machine. The accident occurred at the Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, according to a Press release from the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island, Fox News reported....

Goodwill opens Clean Tech Accelerator training lab in Greenville
Job seekers in Greenville now have a new avenue to pursue high-paying careers in the clean energy sector thanks to Goodwill Industries of Upstate/Midlands South Carolina’s Clean Tech Accelerator training lab. The training hub is part of a national...

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Beaufort County
Wellness That Matters: Black Health News & Community Care BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The raccoon was found near West Cedar Road and...

July 4 weather hell as 12 states to be hit by brutal tropical storms
Fourth of July Weekend plans on the Southeast coast could take a potential backseat after weather experts are predicting a potential storm in the region or at least heavy rainfall in the area across seven states. According to an AccuWeather map,...

Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: New threat emerges in Caribbean as tropical weather season progresses
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Friday, June 27, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera. Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX...

On The Brink Of Collapse: Housing Needs Solutions For Climate Risk
Aftermath from 2024's Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage and flooding in Central Florida. Getty Images A storm brings immediate devastation—damaged homes, power outages, and lost lives—but its long-term impact often stretches years into the...

National Weather Service explores new heat risk index
According to the CDC, more than 1,000 Americans die due to excessive heat every year. To decrease this statistic, the NWS, NOAA and the CDC have collaborated to provide communities across the country with more information regarding excessive heat...

SCDOT to conduct temporary continuous right lane closure on I-20 Eastbound over Wateree River
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina Department of Transportation says there will be a continuous right lane closure on I-20 Eastbound over the Wateree River in Kershaw County. The right lane closure will be between mile markers 95 and 97...

National Weather Service confirms meteor sightings over North Georgia
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has confirmed reports of meteor sightings across northeast Georgia and South Carolina. Eyewitness photos shared by Alondra A. Vargas in the Eyewitness Hall County Facebook Group capture the moments...

Heat and storms overshadow southeast Atlantic's June weather spree
Southeast Atlantic cities endure dangerously high heat indices with humidity and temperatures soaring above 110 degrees. COLUMBIA, S.C. — The month of June continues to be unseasonably hot in southeast Atlantic cities. The hot temperatures pale in...

Parts of Carolinas at enhanced risk for severe weather on Wednesday: What that means
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Severe storms were possible across the Carolinas on Wednesday as the region grappled with a heat wave. Parts of central and southern North Carolina and parts of South Carolina were at an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) for...

DOE grants Duke Energy emergency powers to exceed pollution limits at power plants during heat wave
CHARLOTTE — Tuesday, the Department of Energy approved an order allowing Duke Energy emergency powers to meet high energy demand in North and South Carolina during this week’s heat wave. The order allows the utility to operate its power generating...

Perseid Meteor Shower: SC’s Guide to Witnessing August’s Celestial Show
One of the most anticipated celestial events of the year, the Perseid meteor shower, is once again shooting across our skies. This annual display offers a chance for South Carolinians to witness “shooting stars” streak across the night, though...

Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Stifling heat wave begins to abate; 'ring of fire' to bring more storms
FOX Weather has you covered with the breaking forecasts and weather news headlines for your Weather in America on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Get the latest from FOX Weather Meteorologist Craig Herrera. Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX...
Where Wisconsin's Camp Randall ranks among EA Sports' toughest stadium environments
The release of EA Sports College Football 26 is rapidly approaching, meaning both player ratings and other statistical attributes are being announced. On that list are the game's toughest home stadium environments. For Badgers fans looking forward...

Lightning injures dozens within days: What to know on Alabama weather
After a number of lightning injuries within just five days, lightning safety specialist John Jensenius is pleading with people to bear one simple message in mind. Head to a safe place at the first signs of a developing or approaching storm, said...

Michigan State Police sends its newest K-9 units to their assignments
By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the...

2025 State Rankings: Texas Clinches Best Business Climate, Virginia Leads In Customized Training
RED BANK, NJ — June 24, 2025 — Business Facilities, a leading source of news and insights for site selection decision-makers, has revealed top states in a select number of categories for the publication’s 2025 Annual Rankings Report. Focused on...

Abandoned boats posing safety, environmental risk removed from Charleston waterways
JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (WCSC) - A collaboration between state agencies, Charleston County, the City of Charleston Harbor Patrol and a local nonprofit successfully removed two abandoned boats from Charleston waterways that leaders say were two of many...