Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Upstate report from HERE Clinton.
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 golf etiquette manual, last updated in March 2013, offers introductory guidance for players, outlining fundamental principles designed to maximize enjoyment, improve course conditions, and promote safety for everyone on the links. The document covers a wide array of topics, from appropriate attire and cell phone usage to on-course courtesy,…
Sports
A comprehensive manual outlining golf etiquette and fundamental course practices continues to serve as a key resource for players, with its guidelines designed to improve player enjoyment, maintain course conditions, and ensure safety across various golf settings. The manual, which underwent a revision in March 2013, offers detailed advice spanning…
Education
The 126th U.S. Amateur Championship culminates Sunday at Merion Golf Club with a 36-hole final featuring Jay Leng Jr., a Stanford junior, and Jack Whaley, an English player who was competing in NAIA golf just 15 months ago. This championship match brings together two competitors who were not widely anticipated…
Education
CLINTON, S.C. — Presbyterian College, based in Clinton, is one of 11 South Carolina institutions named in a new four-year, $10 million National Science Foundation grant that launches a statewide network to expand STEM research and student pathways. The award is one of the larger single research investments to reach…
Education
Recent heat waves across the nation have brought renewed attention to the critical need for effective cooling and ventilation systems in school classrooms. These disruptions have highlighted the challenges educational institutions face in maintaining comfortable and safe learning environments during periods of extreme heat. In Clinton, the Laurens County School District…
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
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $90 a barrel on Monday, July 20, marking the first time the global benchmark had reached that level since early June. The sharp increase followed reports of heightened U.S.-Iran hostilities and significant disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for global energy…
Business
Global financial markets opened with a cautious tone earlier this week, as investors tracked a confluence of factors including fluctuating oil prices, evolving international trade dynamics, and upcoming corporate earnings reports. The measured sentiment followed a period where Asian equity markets saw gains, buoyed by data indicating a deceleration in…
Politics
The United States has conducted strikes on Iran, according to international and U.S. reporting, following a series of attacks on ships operating near the critical Strait of Hormuz. These military actions coincide with the implementation of new oil-related sanctions, collectively contributing to heightened shipping risks in a vital global waterway. The…
Politics
United States military forces have conducted strikes in Iran, according to non-federal international and U.S. reporting. These actions follow a series of attacks on commercial vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Alongside the military developments, new oil-related sanctions have been imposed, further contributing…
Politics
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Supreme Court testified before a congressional panel on Thursday, July 9, 2026, to discuss the high court's budget and security requirements. The appearance marked an infrequent public engagement by sitting justices on financial matters, drawing attention to the operational needs…
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 detailing 30 essential indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks for homeowners has been released, providing a structured approach to preserving property value and ensuring safety throughout the warmer months. The recommendations cover a broad spectrum of home care, emphasizing proactive measures to prevent hazards and avoid more significant…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure across the nation has shifted the primary bottleneck for technological advancement from processing power to electrical power and grid capacity. This evolving landscape, marked by soaring energy demands from AI data centers, is prompting utility providers and local governments to re-evaluate long-term energy…
Technology
The accelerating development of artificial intelligence has spurred a significant re-evaluation of global infrastructure, with recent industry analysis indicating that the primary constraint on AI's growth is no longer the availability of advanced processing chips, but rather the capacity of electrical grids to power new data centers. This shift highlights…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence technologies has brought a new focus to the foundational infrastructure required to support it: power. Industry analysts and energy planners are increasingly pointing to electricity supply, rather than the availability of advanced microchips, as the primary constraint on AI’s continued growth. This shift has…
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