Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Lowcountry report from HERE Charleston.
Sports
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed the league's intention to establish multiple teams outside the United States, stating there is no doubt this will happen. This announcement builds on the NFL's ongoing efforts to expand its international presence, which includes an increasing number of games played overseas.The 2026 NFL season…
Sports
A foundational guide to golf course etiquette, last updated in March 2013, continues to serve as a reference for players seeking to enhance their experience and contribute to the upkeep and safety of courses. The manual covers a broad spectrum of practices, from pre-play preparations to on-course conduct and maintenance…
Sports
A comprehensive guide to golf course etiquette, last revised in 2013, continues to offer foundational advice for players seeking to navigate the sport's unwritten rules and ensure a smooth experience on the links. The manual, titled "A Golf Course Etiquette Manual," addresses various aspects of the game, from pre-play preparations…
The College of Charleston is hosting its annual Weeks of Welcome (WoW) from August 15 through September 27, 2026, offering a variety of events designed to help students connect with the campus and the broader Charleston community. The series aims to foster a sense of belonging and involvement among all…
Education
The impact of recent heat disruptions on educational settings has prompted a renewed focus on the state of classroom cooling and ventilation systems within schools, including those in Charleston. As summer continues in the Lowcountry, the capacity of school buildings to maintain comfortable and safe indoor temperatures for students and…
Education
The widespread impact of heat waves on educational institutions across the country has brought renewed focus to the critical need for adequate classroom cooling and ventilation systems. While specific disruptions in Charleston schools have not been detailed in this context, the national conversation underscores a challenge relevant to the Charleston…
Business
Opinion and scenario analysis. Two branches, both steelmanned. No prediction is being made in either direction. What everyone agrees on Three numbers are independently reported by multiple credit-research and market-data sources and can be treated as established for the purpose of this discussion. One. Hyperscaler capital spending in 2026 is on track for…
Business
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all closed higher on Monday, August 3, 2026, reflecting a broader market rally driven by a confluence of geopolitical developments and robust corporate performance. The gains were particularly pronounced as reports emerged of planned talks between the United States and Iran,…
Business
Global financial markets reacted sharply on Monday, July 20, to escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Brent crude oil prices surging above $90 a barrel. This marks the first time the international benchmark has reached this level since early June, driven by reports of significant disruptions in a critical…
Politics
A new diplomatic thread has emerged in the ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Gulf region, with a Qatar-linked mediation push focusing on Iran. This development follows a period of volatility in the area, and it underscores the persistent, albeit often indirect, diplomatic contacts between the United States and…
Politics
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett were scheduled to appear before a congressional panel this week, a rare public hearing focused on the Supreme Court's budget and security needs. The testimony marks an infrequent instance of sitting justices addressing lawmakers directly on administrative matters. The hearing, which independent observers described…
Politics
United States military forces have conducted strikes in Iran, according to non-federal international and U.S. reporting. These actions are understood to be in response to recent attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit. Concurrently, new oil-related sanctions have been imposed,…
Health
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…
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…
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 compiled guide offers a comprehensive list of 30 essential indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks, providing homeowners in Charleston with a structured approach to property upkeep during the summer months. The recommendations aim to mitigate common household hazards, enhance system efficiency, and prevent more significant, costly repairs in the…
Home and Garden
Homeowners across Charleston are undertaking a range of maintenance tasks this summer, focusing on both exterior and interior elements to safeguard their properties against the season’s demands and prepare for the months ahead. Diligent attention to areas such as gutter systems, roofing, and structural components can mitigate significant repair expenses…
Technology
Opponents of data center expansion staged or planned coordinated protests in at least 125 locations across the United States over the July 18 weekend. The actions marked the first nationally coordinated effort specifically targeting the infrastructure required for artificial intelligence, drawing attention to a range of community concerns. The protests spanned…
Technology
The burgeoning demand for artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping infrastructure priorities across the technology sector, with a growing emphasis on the foundational power grid rather than solely on advanced processing chips. The shift highlights a critical bottleneck in the AI ecosystem: the immense electrical power required to operate and cool…
Technology
The accelerating development of artificial intelligence has shifted the primary constraint on its expansion from specialized computing chips to the foundational infrastructure that powers them: electricity. Across the technology sector, discussions are increasingly centered on the immense energy demands of AI data centers and the subsequent strain on existing electrical…
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