Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Lakelands report from HEREGreenwood.
Sports
The Wofford Terriers men's basketball team is scheduled to play the Western Carolina Catamounts on January 27, 2027. This NCAA basketball matchup will take place at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina, USA. While Lander University in Greenwood is not directly involved in this particular game, college…
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…
Education
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
Greenwood County and two of its council members, Robbie Templeton and Chairman Theo Lane, are facing a $250,000 pre-suit settlement demand delivered by Aaron Kahn on August 4. Kahn, who operates the Facebook-based PIG News outlet, alleges that council members used their official positions to publicly attack his credibility, mischaracterize…
Business
US equity futures showed an upward trend pre-bell on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, driven by a rebound in technology-related stocks following a previous session's selloff. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures increased by 0.5%, S&P 500 futures were up 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures saw a 1% rise.This market movement occurred as…
Business
Canada is finalizing a list of retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, electronics, and pulp and paper, in response to recent US tariff threats. This move comes as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Saturday that Canada supplies a significant portion of US energy…
Crime
A man was taken into custody by North Charleston police after barricading himself inside a home in the Dorchester Waylyn community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The incident, which involved gunfire, concluded without further reported issues.Officers initially responded to Louise Drive and Rex Avenue around 6:30 p.m. following reports of…
Politics
Greenwood mayoral candidate James Long faces a residency challenge, filed by his brother, John Long, on August 24. The challenge questions whether James Long meets candidacy requirements for the upcoming election, particularly concerning his home at 120 Elliott Street, which was destroyed by fire earlier this year.The Greenwood County Board…
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
South Carolina Republicans resolved a statewide fight over their United States Senate nomination on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when a special primary runoff gave Senator Darline Graham a narrow lead over Representative Ralph Norman in unofficial returns posted by the State Election Commission, and the State Board of Canvassers is…
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 summer continues across the Lakelands region, health officials are emphasizing the importance of understanding and mitigating the risks associated with excessive heat. The guidance comes as a reminder of the dangers posed by high temperatures, which contributed to 294 weather-related excessive heat deaths across the United States in 2023. Certain…
Health
Extreme heat events, characterized by prolonged periods of temperatures significantly above average for the season, are becoming more common and intense, posing a substantial public health challenge in communities like Greenwood. These events are recognized as the deadliest weather-related phenomenon, a trend exacerbated by ongoing climate change. Preparation for such conditions…
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 comprehensive guide has been released, offering homeowners in Greenwood a detailed checklist of 30 essential maintenance tasks specifically tailored for the summer months. The recommendations aim to help residents keep their properties in optimal condition, enhance safety, and avoid more significant and costly repairs in the future. Among the foremost…
Technology
A coalition of 100 technology and financial firms, including Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, issued an open letter this week calling for global organizations and countries to enhance their cyber defenses. The letter, signed by companies such as Capital One, MasterCard, Visa, Adobe, Oracle, and IBM, warns that cyberattacks leveraging artificial…
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 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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