Health & Safety: Upstate South Carolina is under a heat advisory starting at noon, with “dangerous heat” pushing heat indexes above 100 and pop-up storms possible. Food & Family: Whole Foods and other retailers expanded a jalapeño-linked salmonella recall, pulling salsas, dips, and prepared foods sold across multiple states. Public Health: The CDC reports 2,566 confirmed measles cases nationwide in 2026 so far, with most cases tied to unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status; South Carolina is noted for a major outbreak last year. Local Education: Meeting Street Scholarship is expanding statewide with an $18.7M investment, aiming to cover remaining college costs for students in all 46 counties. Community & Culture: St. Philip’s will explore its church history Aug. 29-30, adding to the week’s lineup of faith and heritage events. Politics & Media: SCETV is partnering with the South Carolina Republican Party to broadcast and stream the U.S. Senate special primary runoff debate Aug. 18. Lifestyle & Dining: South Carolina Restaurant Week kicks off with deals and special menus, including Greenville’s HeyDay Sandwiches and Cocktails. Sports & Youth: Lexington-Richland School District Five students outperformed statewide averages on 2026 SC READY results, with math gains highlighted.