Celebrity & Public Safety: Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation deepened as the DEA joined Greenville authorities, with police reports saying her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach were at the South Carolina apartment when she went into cardiac arrest; no trauma was found and the cause is still pending. Local Justice: A Jasper County jury convicted Tayquan Lampkin on all counts for the 2023 double murder of twin brothers Trajaan and Tranquan Fripp, sentencing him to consecutive life terms plus additional years. Community & Culture: Musgrove Mill State Historic Site in Laurens County reopened its revamped visitor center with interactive exhibits, including screens that bring the Revolutionary War battle to life for modern visitors. Health & Food: The FDA upgraded the GreenWise frozen blueberry recall to its highest risk level after an E. coli outbreak sickened 12 and hospitalized four; Publix shoppers across multiple states, including South Carolina, were told not to eat affected lots. Lifestyle & Family Fun: The SC250 Indigo Festival is set for Sept. 5 with hands-on indigo dyeing, Gullah Geechee history, family activities, local food, and music. Local Governance: Laurens City Council approved a mutual aid agreement expanding law-enforcement cooperation with surrounding agencies. Arts & Entertainment: “Outer Banks” season 5 is headed to Europe in the story, with filming locations tied to places like Croatia and a return to a fictional Carolinas setting. Sports: Early voting is underway for South Carolina’s Senate runoff as Darline Graham and Ralph Norman continue to spar in the campaign spotlight.