Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Midlands report from HERE Newberry.
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…
Sports
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…
Education
Newberry College Athletics has announced two coaching staff updates for the women's soccer program ahead of the 2026 season. Daniel Villalobos has been promoted to Assistant Coach, and Allison Traub joins the Wolves as the new Goalkeeper Coach.Villalobos steps into the Assistant Coach role after two seasons as a Graduate…
Education
The Whitmire Wolverines football team is preparing for the 2026 season with hopes of improving on their 2025 record of 3-8 overall and 1-4 in region 1-A. The South Carolina High School League's recent region and classification realignments mean the Wolverines will face new opponents this year. Head coach Andrew…
Education
The Newberry College Wolves football team is preparing for the 2026 season with aspirations of repeating as South Atlantic Conference (SAC) champions. This would mark their second conference title in the last decade, following a historic 2025 season where they finished with a 9-1 regular season record and advanced to…
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…
Politics
Senator Tim Scott, a Republican from South Carolina, stated on August 23, 2026, that Senator Darline Graham is unequivocally qualified for the Senate. This declaration comes just ahead of South Carolina's Republican runoff election scheduled for Tuesday.During an exclusive interview, Senator Scott expressed his confidence in Senator Graham, describing her…
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
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…
Home and Garden
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 comprehensive guide outlining 30 essential indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks has been released, offering Newberry residents a detailed checklist for keeping homes in optimal condition throughout the summer months. The recommendations span critical safety checks, system maintenance, and exterior upkeep, aiming to prevent costly repairs and enhance overall property…
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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