Former pro baseball player dies trying to save swimmers off South Carolina
A former Major League Baseball player died Sunday while trying to save swimmers from a rip tide off the coast of South Carolina, authorities said.
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A former Major League Baseball player died Sunday while trying to save swimmers from a rip tide off the coast of South Carolina, authorities said.
Debby made a second landfall over South Carolina and weakened into a tropical depression as it headed slowly up the East Coast.
The South Carolina Gamecocks won Sunday's NCAA women's championship game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Caitlin Clark is leading Iowa back to the Final Four for the second consecutive year, scoring 41 points to defeat defending champion LSU 94-87 Monday night.
A Maryland labor lawyer is set to become the first openly gay judge on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after winning final confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
The storm was hitting the Northeast with bring gusty winds and heavy rain as it tracked northward.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
"We absolutely LOVE playing the best competition year-in and year -out," said head coach Brenda Frese.
Towson University has tapped Dr. Steven Eigenbrot to serve as the school's director of athletics, replacing Tim Leonard, who left in December after eight years leading the Tigers, said president Kim Schatzel.
Zia Cooke scored 20 points, including the go-ahead layup with 5:13 to play, as No. 1 South Carolina outlasted No. 8 Maryland 66-59 on Sunday for its fourth victory over a top-10 opponent this season.
Ravens Tight end Mark Andrews fell down to the ground in pain with full-body cramps on Thursday during practice -- a reminder of what can happen when teams work hard in the heat.
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed near the coast of South Carolina and could bring some thunderstorms to Maryland.
Shawn Marie Neil was found strangled in North Myrtle Beach. Police reopened the case in 2017 and tested DNA evidence that ended up matching Ronald Lee Moore.
A second man was charged Thursday in a shooting at a South Carolina bar that killed three people, including Baltimore county native Garrett Bakhsh, authorities said.
A college student from Baltimore County died following a shooting at a South Carolina bar early Sunday morning.
Freshman Aliyah Boston scored 14 points and was an immovable force in the middle of the South Carolina defense, blocking five shots to help the No. 8 Gamecocks beat No. 4 Maryland 63-54 on Sunday in an early matchup between two of the nation's premier women's basketball programs.
A South Carolina coroner's office says a 4-year-old child has died after he was found locked in a hot car.
A South Carolina driver got a case of shell shock after a turtle flying through the air on a busy highway shattered his windshield.
Three Florence County, South Carolina, deputies and two city officers have been shot during an active shooter incident in Florence County, sheriff's deputy Chief Glenn Kirby said, according to CNN affiliates.
The southern East Coast of the United States is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Florence as the storm -- already packing winds of up to 140 mph -- nears Category 5 strength.
Police in South Carolina say a woman they saw speed through a stop sign at 60 mph told officers she needn't be arrested because she's a "very clean, thoroughbred, white girl."
It may be the middle of summer, but one South Carolina school district is already planning to eliminate their student's snow days.
Murray and two business partners are opening a long-awaited food truck park in Charleston, South Carolina at some point this summer.
The owner of a "flying squirrel" in South Carolina was arrested after she allegedly left the rare pet alone in a hot car.
Authorities reportedly have a description of the carrot throwers and are ready to hand out a $200 fine for each carrot tossed at the dangerous beast.
Most Baltimore City and County residents believe their communities are headed in the wrong direction, according to a recent UMBC poll.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed another batch of bills into law aimed at protecting voter rights, strengthening the state's child welfare system and eliminating dynamic grocery store pricing.
Clouds and spotty showers are expected on Tuesday before a better chance for showers and storms midweek
If the measure is passed without any changes, smoke shops in Baltimore City would not be able to open within 750 feet of a school, recreation center, or park.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection with a double shooting outside of a restaurant in Carroll County, the Maryland State Police said.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed another batch of bills into law aimed at protecting voter rights, strengthening the state's child welfare system and eliminating dynamic grocery store pricing.
A couple strong, or severe, storms are also possible.
Most Baltimore City and County residents believe their communities are headed in the wrong direction, according to a recent UMBC poll.
One person was killed and six others were wounded after a shooting during an illegal car meet-up in Columbia, Maryland, police said.
A 52-year-old man was arrested in connection with a double shooting outside of a restaurant in Carroll County, the Maryland State Police said.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
WJZ gets an inside look at the Baltimore Museum of Art Archive Library.
The Den restaurant in Baltimore shows off its menu.
The Humane Society of Carroll County joins us to highlight a local cat that is up for adoption and their upcoming Woofstock event happening Sept. 19 at the newly remodeled Wakefield Valley Event Center & Park in Westminster
The program promotes both literacy and community engagement by combining the fun of reading with the hands-on learning experience at Port Discovery. It encourages children in Baltimore City to read or listen to five books over the summer to earn free admission tickets to Port Discovery.
The Babe Ruth Museum in Baltimore is highlighting the baseball player's legacy for Babe Ruth Day.
The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to deals with several undrafted free agents following the 2026 NFL Draft. Some of them are familiar with Maryland.
Morgan State's star linebacker, Erick Hunter, will be getting his shot in the National Football League, signing as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Diego Pavia has accepted an invitation from the Baltimore Ravens to next weekend's rookie minicamp in Owings Mills, Maryland, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Willson Contreras hit his sixth home run of the season and second in as many games, and the Boston Red Sox responded to the firing of manager Alex Cora with a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
Roughly 2,000 boxing fans showed up in Baltimore for a championship professional boxing match Saturday.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
President Trump said he's extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. "and discussions are concluded."
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
Dr. Erica Schwartz has emerged as the White House's top pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to current and former officials.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Maryland will see light rain on Tuesday before storms roll into the region Wednesday evening, prompting a possible Alert Day.
Clouds and spotty showers are expected on Tuesday before a better chance for showers and storms midweek
WJZ-TV meteorologist Rachael Jay has your latest weather forecast.
Rain threat to impact Maryland this week
Rain chances return this week in Maryland
The United Arab Emirates plans to leave OPEC on May 1 as the war with Iran strains oil markets.
The White House said Iran has offered a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. ends its blockade.
The Baltimore County Education Justice Coalition is calling for more funding to prevent job cuts.
Maryland will see light rain on Tuesday before storms roll into the region Wednesday evening, prompting a possible Alert Day.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a new batch of bills into law weeks after the end of the 2026 legislative session.