Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) report from HEREAiken.
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
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson delivered an efficient performance in the team's 20-12 victory over the Chiefs during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL Preseason. Simpson, the No. 13 overall pick, completed 21 of 25 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns over the final three quarters of the…
Sports
The 2026 football transfer portal rankings have been released, offering a comprehensive look at the top 50 players poised to make an impact at new programs. The list underscores the increasing influence of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and strategic positional needs in the collegiate athletic landscape, a trend…
Education
Competitors gathered in Lock Haven for the Biathlon, an event that marked the beginning of the 2026 United States Canoe Association National Championships. The Biathlon combines running and paddling, emphasizing competition, camaraderie, and tradition.The Biathlon course requires participants to run approximately 1.5 miles on a loop, then return to the…
Education
The persistent heat waves experienced across the nation have brought renewed scrutiny to the cooling and ventilation systems within school buildings, a challenge that resonates with educational institutions in Aiken. As the summer progresses, local school districts and colleges are evaluating their infrastructure to ensure comfortable and safe learning environments. Disruptions…
Education
Across the nation, school systems are grappling with the operational challenges posed by increasingly frequent and intense heat waves, leading to renewed attention on the adequacy of classroom cooling and overall building ventilation. These disruptions, which can range from altered schedules to uncomfortable learning environments, highlight a growing concern for…
Events
The 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday evening, June 7, at Radio City Music Hall in New York, celebrating the best of Broadway's 2025-2026 season. The event serves as a national focal point for the performing arts, drawing attention to theater's cultural and economic significance. The ceremony, which…
Business
Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman, former CEO of Goldman Sachs and head of Omega Advisors, has issued a warning regarding the US economy and markets, forecasting a recession within the next year and a subsequent decline in the stock market. Cooperman pointed to historical market cycles, such as the Nifty Fifty…
Business
U.S. stock markets surged on Monday, August 3, 2026, with all three major indexes posting substantial gains, as optimism grew over reports of planned talks between the United States and Iran. The rally was accompanied by a notable decline in crude oil prices, which settled down approximately 5% on the…
Business
A week of closely watched economic decisions and corporate updates is putting financial conditions in focus for businesses and households in Aiken. The Federal Reserve is expected to complete its meeting with interest rates unchanged, but the decision still matters because borrowing costs influence expansion plans, equipment purchases, hiring, and…
Crime
In a somber announcement that resonates deeply within the Aiken community, Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables confirmed that the remains discovered earlier this year belong to Krystal Anderson, a 30-year-old resident of Wagener who was reported missing in August 2022. The news comes as a relief to many who have…
Crime
As the vibrant summer days unfold in Aiken, a shadow looms over the community as residents grapple with the unsettling news of a missing local woman. Tracey Robinson West, a 56-year-old Aikenite, has not been seen since April 22, when she was last spotted in the 300 block of North…
Crime
Most break-ins are crimes of opportunity, not planning. Five low-cost habits that make your home a harder target than your neighbor's.
Politics
President Donald Trump has characterized reports regarding conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln as fake. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump downplayed concerns about mental health and supply issues affecting American sailors who have been at sea for over 240 days, a record-setting uninterrupted period.Trump stated that a retired, unnamed…
Politics
A Qatari-linked mediation initiative has emerged as a new avenue for de-escalation following a period of heightened tensions in the Gulf region involving Iran. This diplomatic push, which includes a Qatari delegation's visit to Iran, is part of broader regional efforts to maintain dialogue and reduce the risk of further…
Politics
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett appeared before a congressional panel this week to discuss the judiciary's budget and security requirements. This appearance marked a rare instance of sitting justices engaging publicly with lawmakers on financial matters concerning the nation's highest court. The testimony focused on…
Health
EyePoint, Inc. has released topline results from LUGANO, the first of two pivotal Phase 3 clinical trials for DURAVYU (vorolanib intravitreal insert) in treating wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). The company, focused on developing therapeutics for retinal diseases, announced that DURAVYU demonstrated non-inferiority to on-label aflibercept in an ad…
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…
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
As August approaches and vacation plans solidify, ensuring your garden remains vibrant while you are away requires proactive steps. David Denyer, a florist and garden expert, offers four key strategies to maintain plant health, especially if a neighbor is not available to assist with watering and care.One crucial tip is…
Home and Garden
Centipede vs. bermuda is the single biggest lawn decision an Aiken homeowner will make. Here's how to pick, and the exact sod-installation window for each in Aiken's sandy Zone 8a soil.
Technology
Opponents of the rapid expansion of data centers across the United States staged or planned coordinated protests in at least 125 locations during the July 18 weekend. This action marked what has been described as the first nationally coordinated effort specifically targeting the backlash against the burgeoning infrastructure required for…
Technology
Moonshot AI, a prominent developer in the artificial intelligence sector, has introduced Kimi K3, a new large language model boasting 2.8 trillion parameters and a substantial 1-million-token context window. This release, timed ahead of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, marks a significant advancement in the capabilities of…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is recalibrating the focus of technology and business leaders from microchip scarcity to the fundamental challenge of power generation and grid capacity. Across the United States, the demand for electricity to fuel increasingly powerful AI data centers is escalating, placing unprecedented strain on…
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