Scheffler Leads Top 50 to 2026 BMW Championship
The FedEx Cup Playoffs continue with the 2026 BMW Championship, featuring the top 50 players in the standings. This week’s tournament, held from August 20-23, takes place at Bellerive Country Club in St. Louis, Missouri. The par 70 course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., stretches approximately 7,500 yards and is expected to favor powerful
US Army Seeks 133,000 GMLRS Rockets by 2034
The US Army has issued a request for the manufacturing of 133,014 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or GMLRS, rockets by 2034. This initiative aims to significantly increase the production of these ground-launched rockets amid concerns about existing stockpiles. According to the Army’s Sources Sought notice, contractors have until September 1 to submit white papers
Kindergarten Vaccine Exemption Rate Reaches Record High
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 2.2% during the 2020-21 school
LAC Global Acquires MASQUELIER’S French Pine Bark Extract
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 develop a mass-premium wellness offering
Charleston Area Hunters Prepare for Deer Season with Comprehensive Preseason Checklist
With the deer hunting season on the horizon, hunters in the Charleston area are reviewing comprehensive checklists designed to ensure their equipment is in optimal condition and their strategies are well-honed. The preparatory phase, critical for both safety and success, spans everything from weapon maintenance to advanced digital scouting techniques, reflecting the evolving practices in […]
National Inflation Rate Eases to 3.5% in June, Charleston Watches Economic Trends
The annual inflation rate across the United States registered at 3.5% in June 2026, marking a notable decrease from the 4.2% recorded in May. This deceleration suggests a continued cooling trend in the national economy, with analysts projecting a further easing to 3.4% for July 2026. While the annual rate shows a downward trajectory, the […]
Charleston Prepares for Extreme Heat: Understanding Safety Guidance
As extreme heat events grow more frequent, severe, and prolonged, public health officials are underscoring the importance of understanding and implementing safety measures. An extreme heat event is defined as a series of days significantly hotter than the average for a particular time and place, a phenomenon that climate change models indicate will continue to […]
Charleston Navigates Summer Heat with Critical Health Guidance
Charleston, SC – With the region experiencing its characteristic summer heat, public health advisories are emphasizing the critical importance of understanding and responding to heat-related illnesses. The guidance comes as communities nationwide continue to grapple with the health risks posed by extreme temperatures, which contributed to 294 weather-related deaths across the United States in 2023. […]
Charleston Homeowners Advised on Comprehensive Summer Maintenance Tasks
Property owners in Charleston are navigating the peak of summer, a period when diligent home and garden maintenance can significantly mitigate future issues and preserve property value. A new comprehensive guide has been released, detailing 30 critical tasks for homeowners to address during this season, emphasizing both safety and structural integrity. The recommendations span various […]
U.S. Homebuying Demand Slows as Mortgage Rates Hit Year-High, Creating New Dynamics for Charleston Market
The national housing market has entered a period of pronounced deceleration, with U.S. homebuying demand weakening considerably as mortgage rates reached their highest point in more than a year. This shift is creating new dynamics for buyers and sellers across the country, including in Charleston, where local market conditions are always influenced by broader economic […]