Hurricane Helene has left its mark on South Carolina, causing some major shift in the fall sports schedule. The South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) held a virtual meeting to figure out how to make up for the missed games. About 66 football games were canceled statewide due to school closures c
Imagine being a college athlete and receiving nasty messages from people who lost bets on your games. That's what many college athletes are dealing with. A study by the NCAA and a data science company shows that at least 12% of public social media abuse against college athletes comes from "angry spo
In a major step forward for weather forecasting, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has decided to continue working with weather tech company Climavision. This five-year extension will allow NOAA’s National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) to keep exploring how Climavision’s r
The Bay Area has been sizzling under one of the hottest starts to October in history. But finally, some relief is on the way. The National Weather Service says temperatures will start to inch back to normal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure trough in the Gulf of Alaska is helping to break the i
These days, there are countless ways to stay updated on weather news. But when it comes to hurricanes, many people still turn to The Weather Channel. With Hurricane Milton heading to Florida, it's more important than ever to stay informed. The good news is that you don't need a cable subscription to
For the first time in decades, drug overdose rates are dropping in 40 states. Nationally, overdose deaths fell by about 10 percent in the year ending April 2024, from over 112,000 to around 101,000. States like North Carolina and Nebraska led the way with declines of 23 percent and 30 percent, respe
Hey there! Ever heard of Marburg? It’s a nasty virus that can cause fever, bleeding, and serious health issues, similar to Ebola. Well, starting mid-October, the US is going to start checking passengers who've been in Rwanda recently. These travelers will go through specific airports like Chicago O’
You've probably heard that advances in medicine and technology are making us live longer. But hold on a moment. A new study says we might be hitting a top limit to how long we can live. Researchers tracked data from 1990 to 2019 in countries known for long lifespans, like Japan and Australia. The go
If you're a football fan, tonight is the night to watch the Saints take on the Chiefs in a highly anticipated Monday Night Football game. Both teams have a lot on the line. The Chiefs are aiming to stay undefeated, while the Saints hope to climb above .500 and compete for a higher spot in the NFC So
For years, the FDA has warned that antidepressants might lead to suicidal thoughts in youth. But new research shows these warnings might have backfired. They could have caused fewer doctor visits for depression and more suicide attempts. This is a big deal because depression is a top cause of suicid
