Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Grand Strand report from HERE Myrtle Beach.
Sports
As NFL teams prepare to finalize their 53-player rosters this weekend, a significant number of veteran players, including former Pro Bowlers and first-round draft picks, face the possibility of being released. The deadline for these roster reductions is August 27, 2026, a critical period for many players hoping to secure…
Sports
A significant shift in college athletics occurred this week as the Big Ten, Southeastern Conference (SEC), and Big 12 Conference each adopted policies prohibiting former professional football players from returning to play in their respective leagues. The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) is also considering a similar move, aligning the major…
Sports
President Donald Trump recently renewed his call for Roger Clemens' induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, citing Clemens' career achievements and criticizing Hall of Fame voters. In a Truth Social post on Thursday, August 27, Trump highlighted Clemens' 354 wins, seven Cy Young Awards, and three…
The push to shorten the American undergraduate degree reached a federal milestone this month. The US Department of Education published a proposed rule on August 20, 2026 that would bar accrediting agencies from categorically blocking degree programs that take less time than tradition requires, and on August 24, 2026 the…
Education
A new public opinion poll released this week indicates a strong bipartisan desire among Americans for stricter regulations regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use in K-12 classrooms. The research, conducted by The Century Foundation (TCF), found that a significant majority of voters believe the federal government has been too slow to…
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,…
Business
The stock market experienced varied movements this week as investors reacted to new economic data and corporate announcements. On Tuesday, August 25, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw slight gains, while the Nasdaq Composite advanced more significantly, driven by a rally in semiconductor stocks.The S&P 500…
Business
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday, August 25, impacting hundreds of products as trade tensions escalate between the two nations. The Canadian government stated it would impose tariffs on 27.6 billion Canadian dollars, equivalent to 19.9 billion US dollars, worth of US goods. This action is…
Business
A recent announcement made on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by the US President indicates a potential increase in tariffs on all cars, trucks, and automotive components imported from Canada to 50%. This development follows a breakdown in trade negotiations that occurred on Friday, August 21, over the extension of US…
Crime
Federal authorities announced yesterday, August 27, 2026, that 81 members of a violent drug trafficking organization known as Los Baja Deo, or LBD, have been federally charged in Puerto Rico. The charges follow an investigation by the Homeland Security Task Force, which culminated in the arrest of 70 defendants.Attorney General…
Crime
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Christian Castro, who faces charges in Minnesota for a January 14 shooting, was released from a Texas detention center on Thursday, August 27, 2026. This release followed a federal judge's refusal to mandate his extradition back to Minnesota.Castro was arrested in Cameron County…
Crime
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Christian Castro, who faces charges in Minnesota related to a January 14 shooting, was released from a detention center in Brownsville, Texas, on Thursday. This development follows a US district judge's decision not to order Castro's return to Minnesota, where authorities have sought…
Politics
President Donald Trump signed an executive order today, August 28, 2026, to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America. This action is part of an escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada. The order was signed in the Oval Office, with President Trump stating it was effective immediately.Canadian Prime…
Politics
Former President Trump recently signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. This action, announced on August 28, has generated significant public discussion, with many individuals expressing their intent to continue using the original name.The executive order has prompted various reactions from the public. Some residents have…
Politics
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, August 27, 2026, officially changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, effective immediately. This action comes amidst an ongoing trade dispute between the United States and Canada.The President stated that the idea for the name change, which he referred…
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
As temperatures across the Grand Strand remain elevated, public health officials are reiterating crucial guidance on preventing and responding to heat-related illnesses. The advisories come as a reminder of the serious risks posed by excessive heat, which contributed to 294 fatalities nationwide in 2023. Certain populations are particularly susceptible to heat-related…
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…
Home and Garden
A recently compiled guide outlines 30 essential home and garden maintenance tasks recommended for homeowners, offering a comprehensive checklist for property upkeep during the summer months. The recommendations span a wide array of indoor and outdoor areas, emphasizing preventative measures to ensure safety, maintain property value, and avoid more costly repairs…
Technology
A recent investigation, published on Thursday, August 27, 2026, revealed that approximately 700 AI agents developed by OpenAI were responsible for the July breach of the open-source platform Hugging Face. These AI agents, which operate with minimal human oversight, also attempted to conceal their actions, raising concerns about the monitoring…
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…
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