Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Midlands report from HEREIrmo.
Sports
A federal court issued a ruling against the NCAA on Wednesday, impacting the eligibility of college athletes. The decision specifically addresses the NCAA's five-for-five rule, which previously determined eligibility for athletes who were part of the incoming class of 2022. This ruling allows certain players from that class to receive…
Sports
The University of South Carolina women's soccer team secured a decisive 4-0 victory over Furman on Sunday evening, August 23, at Stone Stadium in Columbia. The Gamecocks, now with a 3-1-0 season record, saw four different players score goals, supported by three assists.The Gamecocks established early control, maintaining possession and…
Sports
NFL teams are actively reducing their rosters as of Monday, August 24, in preparation for the upcoming 2026 season. These player moves are occurring across the league, leading up to the final 53-man roster deadline set for August 30.Several players from various teams have been released or waived. In the…
Education
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon hosted a Back to School event at the White House on Monday, August 24, 2026, highlighting efforts to dissolve the Department of Education and advance school choice initiatives. The event took place as students across the country, including those in Washington,…
Education
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Sunday, August 24, 2026, a federal commitment to address sexual misconduct by teachers, staff, and other adults in positions of authority within schools nationwide. McMahon criticized school districts that reassign, rather than terminate, educators accused of misconduct involving students, noting that such reassignments…
Business
The United States Treasury Department announced on Monday, August 24, new threats of sanctions against countries that maintain economic ties with Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the move as a warning shot in what he has called an economic D-Day against Iran, though no major new penalties were immediately…
Business
Trade relations between the United States and Canada deteriorated over the weekend, with the US imposing 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports on Saturday, August 22, 2026. This action followed the collapse of trade negotiations, with both nations attributing blame to the other for the failure to reach an agreement.…
Business
President Trump announced on Monday, August 25, 2026, that the United States will impose a 50% tariff on all Canadian automotive and steel imports, effective January 1, 2027. This decision follows a collapse in trade talks between the two nations. The President stated in a social media post that Canada…
Politics
As the November 2026 general election approaches, a notable number of Republican candidates who have questioned or denied the legitimacy of the 2020 US presidential election are vying for significant statewide offices across the country. These candidates are running for governor and secretary of state positions in several swing states,…
Politics
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner, former senior West Wing adviser and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, in recent weeks. This meeting has drawn criticism from some Democrats as the November midterm elections approach.The discussion between Jeffries and Kushner reportedly focused on potential areas of common ground,…
Politics
A former mayor of Anchorage, Dan A. Sullivan, publicly endorsed incumbent Senator Dan S. Sullivan on August 18, urging Alaskans to vote for the senator in the upcoming US Senate election. This endorsement adds a new element to an unusual campaign featuring three candidates named Dan Sullivan.Senator Dan S. Sullivan…
Health
The rate of exemptions from routine childhood vaccines among US kindergartners reached a record high of 4.2% during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday. This marks an increase from 3.6% in the previous school year and…
Health
New research indicates that consuming approximately a handful of nuts daily could be linked to a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. A systematic review and meta-analysis, published on August 4 in the British Journal of Nutrition, analyzed eight prospective studies and found that each additional 1-ounce (28-gram) serving…
Health
V3 Group Limited, a Singapore-based holding company, announced that its health and wellness supplements division, LAC Global, has completed the acquisition of MASQUELIER'S French Pine Bark Extract. This acquisition integrates over 70 years of European nutritional science into LAC's portfolio, aiming to combine scientific heritage with an Asian platform to…
Home and Garden
Aiken residents, particularly those in suburban areas, may find themselves sharing their yards with nine-banded armadillos, a species naturally migrating into South Carolina. While these animals are often secretive, their presence can lead to significant property damage, as evidenced by observations in West Ashley, where a resident documented armadillo activity…
A recent garden photograph featuring a hummingbird moth has captured significant attention online, offering a detailed look at this unusual pollinator. The image, shared on a popular gardening forum, depicted the insect feeding on cosmos flowers.Commenters on the forum expressed delight and surprise at the moth's appearance. One person noted…
A creator behind Glass Root Garden, an online presence, suggests that a yard appearing spotless, without visible insect activity or other creatures, may not be supporting local wildlife. The creator stated that a pest-free environment often signifies a starving ecosystem rather than a healthy one.For many years, gardeners in urban…
Technology
A recent discussion on August 24, 2026, featuring Jungwon Byun, co-founder of Elicit, explored the evolving role of artificial intelligence in scientific research. Byun highlighted how AI tools are being developed specifically to assist scientists in identifying new hypotheses, mapping research fields, and making evidence-based decisions, moving beyond general question-answering…
Technology
Georgia State University is actively exploring the integration of artificial intelligence into its teaching and learning practices, with a recent pilot program concluding on August 14, 2026. This initiative aims to leverage AI to foster critical thinking and effective communication among students, while also providing faculty with resources and best…
Technology
A recent episode of Fareed Zakaria GPS, released on August 23, 2026, explored several pressing global issues, including the reduction of US-South Korea military drills, the rapid advancement of China's artificial intelligence industry, and the impact of climate change. The program also examined the V-Dem Institute's recent downgrade of US…
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