Local Law Enforcement: SLED has closed its review into allegations involving Greenwood County council member Robbie Templeton, with the county chairman calling the claims “baseless” and saying the matter was only an inquiry before being shut down. Women’s Sports & Community Events: South Carolina women’s basketball is set for an outdoor exhibition for the first time—Dawn Staley’s Gamecocks take on College of Charleston at Charleston’s Credit One Stadium on Sept. 27. Outdoor Lifestyle: Fairfield County launched a new family-friendly Paddle TRACK Trail and “blueway” on the Broad River, pairing kayaking access with river-safety and nature education. History & Culture: Blythewood Historical Society’s lecture series continues with USC-retired professor Arlene Andrews focusing on how backcountry families helped shape the American Revolution. Politics & Identity: Sen. Darline Graham says she’s backing Israel-focused legislation ahead of the Aug. 25 GOP Senate runoff against Ralph Norman. Public Safety: A school bus carrying 42 students crashed into a vacant mobile home in Orangeburg County; no serious injuries were reported for students. Health & Food Safety: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce is easing, but the bigger issue is still underreported illness as cases rise in multiple states. Food & Fun: A new French-themed cafe, Lavender Cafe, opened in Columbia’s northeast with locally sourced products and craft drinks. Education: USC is expanding a nursing faculty pipeline program statewide to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce.