Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Grand Strand report from HERE Myrtle Beach.
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 manual on golf etiquette, last revised in March 2013, continues to serve as a guide for players seeking to understand the sport's unwritten rules and best practices. The document introduces basic golf etiquette, aiming to prepare individuals for a respectful and efficient experience on the course. One of the…
Sports
A detailed instructional manual, revised in March 2013, serves as a foundational resource for golf etiquette and best practices on the course. The guide aims to foster an environment that enhances player enjoyment, preserves course conditions, and ensures safety across the region's golf facilities, including those in Myrtle Beach. The manual…
Education
The 126th U.S. Amateur concludes Sunday at Merion Golf Club with a 36-hole final match between Jay Leng Jr., a Stanford junior, and Jack Whaley, an English player who was competing in NAIA golf 15 months ago. This championship match features two competitors who were not widely anticipated to reach…
Education
Concerns over classroom cooling and ventilation systems in schools nationwide have intensified following reports of heat-related disruptions, a trend that brings renewed focus to infrastructure readiness in districts like Horry County School District in Myrtle Beach. The issue, which has garnered national attention, centers on the ability of school facilities to…
Education
Renewed attention on classroom cooling and ventilation systems in schools has emerged nationally following reports of disruptions caused by recent heat waves. The focus extends to how educational facilities are equipped to maintain optimal learning environments during periods of elevated temperatures. Across the country, school districts are evaluating their infrastructure, particularly…
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
U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher on Monday, August 3, 2026, as investors responded positively to reports of potential de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, which led to a notable drop in oil prices. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 693.38 points, marking a 1.32% increase to close at 53,178.41. The S&P…
Business
Financial markets worldwide began the week with a notable degree of caution, as investors on July 15, 2026, focused on a confluence of factors including fluctuating oil prices, evolving international trade dynamics, and upcoming corporate earnings reports. This broader market sentiment, while originating from global economic indicators, has a ripple…
Politics
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett were scheduled to testify before a congressional panel this week, addressing the Court's budget and security requirements. The appearance marked a notable occasion, as independent reports characterized it as a rare public hearing involving sitting justices to discuss administrative and financial…
Politics
The United States has conducted strikes in Iran, according to international and U.S. reporting. These actions follow a series of attacks on commercial vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. The developments are also connected to the implementation of new sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector,…
Politics
United States military forces have conducted strikes in Iran, according to non-federal international and U.S. reporting. These actions come in the wake of reported attacks on commercial vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. Concurrently, new oil-related sanctions have been imposed, further contributing to a…
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…
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
As the warmest months continue, a comprehensive guide has been released detailing 30 essential home and garden maintenance tasks for property owners in Myrtle Beach. The recommendations aim to ensure safety, maintain property condition, and avert more significant expenses that can arise from neglected upkeep. The guide emphasizes foundational safety measures,…
Technology
Opponents of the burgeoning data center industry, driven by the escalating demands of artificial intelligence, staged or planned coordinated protests in at least 125 locations across the United States during the weekend of July 18. This action marks the first nationally coordinated effort specifically targeting the expansion of AI infrastructure,…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities is driving a significant reevaluation of power infrastructure across the United States, with energy planning and grid reliability emerging as critical concerns. While the initial focus of the AI boom centered on advanced processing chips, industry observers now point to the availability of…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence capabilities is reshaping the landscape of technology infrastructure, with a critical focus now placed on the availability of robust power grids and extensive data center capacity. What was once primarily a discussion centered on the speed and efficiency of AI chips has evolved into…
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