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.
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education approved a $1.92 billion budget proposal for 2027.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Three 14-year-olds are facing charges after allegedly hitting a Baltimore Police officer with a stolen car while fleeing the scene of a reported attempted break-in, according to department officials.
A hate bias investigation is underway in Anne Arundel County after threatening and racial comments were made to a campaign volunteer, police said.
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale Sr. announced Tyrone Keys as his pick for lieutenant governor.
Three 14-year-olds are facing charges after allegedly hitting a Baltimore Police officer with a stolen car while fleeing the scene of a reported attempted break-in, according to department officials.
Morning fog will give way to rainy weather in Maryland Thursday afternoon into Friday morning. Snow potential is increasing on Sunday.
Maryland gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale Sr. announced Tyrone Keys as his pick for lieutenant governor.
The Anne Arundel County Board of Education approved a $1.92 billion budget proposal for 2027.
A hate bias investigation is underway in Anne Arundel County after threatening and racial comments were made to a campaign volunteer, police said.
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.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
WJZ hangs out with a Maryland horse who won top honors for steeplechase.
Sassanova boutique in Baltimore talks spring fashion trends.
Baltimore boxing trainer Calvin Ford talks about training Chrisean Rock.
WJZ visits the Henry G. Parks Exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Industry.
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland debuts new programs and exhibitions in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has been unable to take part in spring training after a right oblique injury during the offseason, and it was unclear Thursday whether an elbow issue was also keeping him off the field.
Declan Doyle's relationship with Lamar Jackson began during an interview for the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator position.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
President Trump and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore are feuding over who's responsible for addressing one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
In a CBS News "Things That Matter" town hall, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore blasted President Trump — but also urged Democrats to change their perception as "the party of no and slow."
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that no administration has ever fully figured out an effective immigration system and only Congress can fix it.
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
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.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
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.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Rainy weather returns to Maryland Thursday after foggy conditions impacted the morning commute.
Rainy weather will develop in Maryland on Thursday afternoon and continue on and off through Friday morning.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Chance of wintry weather in Maryland on Sunday
Snow possible by the end of the weekend in Maryland
Health experts say eating breakfast can help jump-start your day.
The bodies of eight skiers were found after an avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe.
Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Ed Hale announced Tyrone Keys as his lieutenant governor.
Brewer's Art in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a recall for oysters sold in Maryland.