Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Midlands report from HEREIrmo.
Sports
A comprehensive guide titled “A Golf Course Etiquette Manual,” last revised in March 2013, serves as a foundational resource for understanding the unwritten rules and expected conduct on golf courses. The manual’s stated purpose is to introduce newcomers to the game while reinforcing basic etiquette for all players, aiming to…
Sports
The 2026 Open Championship, currently underway at Royal Birkdale, offers a master class in how environmental factors dictate the strategic decisions of professional golfers. From the firmness of the links turf to the unpredictable coastal winds and the challenges presented by deep bunkers, the tournament's narrative is often shaped as…
Sports
The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game held on July 14 in Philadelphia. The victory marked a significant moment, as it was the first time the All-Star Game had ended in a shutout since 2013. Cody Bellinger was named the Most Valuable Player…
Business
Cook Out is opening a new store at 1331 Roberts Branch Parkway in northeast Columbia. For Irmo residents, it is a cross-town drive — but it fills a gap on the region's late-night burger map that has been open since Steak 'n Shake left the site.
Business
Global financial markets reacted sharply on Monday, July 20, as Brent crude oil prices surged past $90 a barrel for the first time since early June, driven by escalating tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Concurrently, Treasury bond futures slipped, pushing the 30-year Treasury yield above 5.0 percent,…
Business
Financial markets opened with a cautious tone on July 15, 2026, as investors closely monitored a confluence of global economic indicators, including oil prices, international trade dynamics, and upcoming company earnings reports. The measured start to the trading week followed a rally on Wall Street, which was partly fueled by…
Health
Public agencies in Irmo are refining protocols for extreme heat events, focusing on how such conditions can affect community schedules, local transportation, and essential utility services. The comprehensive planning aims to provide residents with clear information regarding potential disruptions and available resources during periods of elevated temperatures. Understanding the potential for…
Health
A broad heat event has settled across large sections of the country this July, prompting public health officials and scientific bodies to reiterate warnings about the significant risks posed by sustained extreme temperatures. The current conditions have prompted a renewed focus on planning within health systems, workplaces, and households, as…
Health
Irmo is emphasizing proactive planning for extreme heat events, which can present significant public health challenges for residents. The focus is on ensuring the community has access to essential information regarding public facility operations, potential transportation impacts, utility planning, and available cooling options. Periods of extreme heat necessitate a coordinated community…
Home and Garden
As the summer season progresses, homeowners across Irmo are undertaking a range of maintenance tasks to safeguard their properties against the elements and prepare for the cooler months ahead. These efforts span from critical exterior repairs, such as ensuring proper water drainage, to essential indoor system checks. One of the most…
Technology
Opponents of rapid data center expansion across the United States staged or planned coordinated protests in at least 125 locations over the July 18 weekend, marking what organizers described as the first national effort focused on the growing backlash against artificial intelligence infrastructure. The widespread actions, which spanned states from coast…
Technology
The escalating demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure has begun to reshape the landscape of technology development, with power supply emerging as a critical bottleneck. Industry analysts note a pivot in focus from the availability of advanced microchips to the sheer electrical capacity required to operate the burgeoning network of AI…
Technology
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure globally has introduced a critical new challenge for the technology sector: the availability of electrical power. What was once primarily a race for advanced computing chips has evolved into a scramble for sufficient energy capacity, placing unprecedented demands on existing electrical grids and…
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