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Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches

Mar 24, 2025 10:53 AM EDT

Associated Press,

With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former agency leaders said will degrade the accuracy of forecasts just as severe weather season kicks in.

Major League Baseball removes references to ‘diversity’ from MLB Careers home page

Mar 24, 2025 10:51 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Major League Baseball removed references to “diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs in violation of his administration’s interpretation of civil rights law.

14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation

Mar 23, 2025 9:24 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family vacation.

Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana

Mar 23, 2025 6:55 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Bree Hall had 11 points and Chloe Kitts scored all her 10 points in the second half as top seed South Carolina pulled away after trailing at halftime to beat ninth-seeded Indiana 64-53 on Sunday in the women’s NCAA Tournament and reach the Sweet 16 for the 11th straight time.

Crews respond to house fire in Irmo

Mar 22, 2025 8:16 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

According to a Facebook post by Irmo Fire District, Irmo Fire crews with assistance from Columbia Fire, Lexington County Fire and West Columbia Fire were on scene of a structure fire in the 100 block of Shetford Road.

South Carolina, Indiana women in March Madness rematch after tight Sweet 16 game last year

Mar 22, 2025 4:58 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Coach Dawn Staley knows her team won’t make that mistake again on Sunday when it faces Indiana for the second straight year in the women’s NCAA Tournament, this time with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.

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Terminated employee is arrested accused of bringing what appeared to be a gun to get last paycheck

Mar 21, 2025 10:57 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

A Prosperity man is behind bars after officials say he brought what appeared to be a handgun into a business while others were inside during his attempt to pick up his last paycheck

Popular detergent recalled over potential contamination from bacteria

Mar 21, 2025 10:48 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Woolite recalled more than 16,000 bottles of its “Delicates” detergent over concerns with a potential contamination from bacteria commonly found in water and soil.

GoFundMe started for teen fighting to save leg after vehicle collision

Mar 21, 2025 6:20 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Family and friends of a Midlands high school senior are asking for help making sure he walks again.

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Local Living: Dreher Booster Chili Cook-off

Mar 21, 2025 6:04 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

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Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches

Major League Baseball removes references to ‘diversity’ from MLB Careers home page

14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation

Hall, Kitts rally top-seeded South Carolina to Sweet 16 in 64-53 March Madness win over Indiana

Crews respond to house fire in Irmo

South Carolina, Indiana women in March Madness rematch after tight Sweet 16 game last year

Terminated employee is arrested accused of bringing what appeared to be a gun to get last paycheck

Popular detergent recalled over potential contamination from bacteria

GoFundMe started for teen fighting to save leg after vehicle collision

Local Living: Dreher Booster Chili Cook-off

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