Daily editionSunday, August 16th, 2026
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The 5AM Greer Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Education
Greenville County Schools removed grade floors and set new AI rules for the 2026-27 school year.
First graders now use shared devices without generative AI while grades 2 to 5 receive Chromebooks and grades 6 to 12 may use only approved AI tools under teacher guidance.
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Sports
Clemson freshman defensive back Polo Anderson (a former Dorman star) tore his ACL during practice on Aug. 15 and will miss the season, coach Dabo Swinney confirmed.
Anderson had been transitioning from cornerback to safety as one of the team’s top signees.
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