Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Midlands report from HEREChapin.
Sports
Clemson defensive tackle Amare Adams is preparing for a significant role in his sophomore season, with opportunities rising due to changes in the team's defensive line. Adams, a five-star recruit from the 2025 class, is looking to make a substantial impact after an injury lingered into the spring.Adams expressed gratitude…
Sports
The University of South Carolina women's soccer team will host Furman on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. at Stone Stadium in Columbia. The game, which will be streamed live on SECN+, marks the conclusion of the weekend's matches for the Gamecocks.South Carolina enters the contest with a 2-1-0 record, while Furman…
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney expressed dissatisfaction with his team's performance during their final preseason intersquad scrimmage on Thursday. Swinney described it as the worst day the team has had, noting a lack of focus and numerous mistakes.The scrimmage aimed to evaluate reserve players for potential movement from the practice…
Events
This weekend, August 23-24, 2026, residents in the Beaufort region have several events to consider, including a Renaissance Faire, a Bourbon Jam Music Festival, and a Frankfort history tour. These activities offer diverse entertainment and educational opportunities for the community.The Lexington Renaissance Faire is drawing crowds for its second consecutive…
Business
A trade agreement between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday, August 22, threatening key industries and potentially leading to higher prices for consumers in both nations. The breakdown of the deal, which covered automobiles, aluminum, and steel, could result in increased costs for these goods ahead of the…
Business
The US Treasury intervened in government bond markets last week, a move that has reignited concerns about the nation's fiscal position and potential for a debt crisis. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to double the rate at which the Treasury would purchase the longest-dated bonds, aiming to reduce yields.This…
Business
The S&P 500 ended a three-day losing streak on Wednesday, with bond yields declining after the Treasury Department announced an increase in its buyback operations for longer-term debt. The broad market index advanced 0.21% to close at 7,707.98, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.16% to 26,331.09. The Dow Jones Industrial…
Politics
A federal judge on Friday, August 22, 2026, struck down a Trump administration policy that banned the issuance of immigrant visas to individuals from 75 countries. The ruling determined that the policy violated federal immigration law by discriminating based on nationality.District Judge Jeannette A. Vargas, presiding in the Southern District…
Politics
Senator Tim Scott, a South Carolina Republican, voiced strong support for fellow South Carolina Republican Senator Darline Graham on Sunday, August 23, ahead of her special GOP primary runoff election scheduled for this week. Scott dismissed concerns arising from Graham's recent debate performance regarding national security.Scott described Graham as the…
South Carolina Republicans are preparing for their fourth primary election in 11 weeks on August 25, a delayed runoff to select a U.S. Senate nominee. This special primary became necessary after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away in July, leaving his seat vacant.The upcoming runoff follows an initial special primary on…
EyePoint, Inc. has released topline results from LUGANO, the first of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials for DURAVYU (vorolanib intravitreal insert) in treating wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). The company, focused on developing therapeutics for retinal diseases, announced that DURAVYU demonstrated non-inferiority to on-label aflibercept in an ad…
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…
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…
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 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…
Home and Garden
A newly released home maintenance guide offers Chapin homeowners a detailed checklist of 30 indoor and outdoor tasks recommended for the summer months. The comprehensive resource emphasizes the importance of proactive property care to maintain structural integrity, ensure safety, and prevent expensive repairs in the future. The guide covers a broad…
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…
Technology
A new, free artificial intelligence model named Ox Alpha has emerged, capturing the attention of developers and tech leaders in Silicon Valley since its appearance on OpenRouter on Thursday. The model, described as a stealth offering from an anonymous third-party provider, is designed for coding, sustained agentic work, and production…
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