South Carolina Politics (GOP Senate Primary): Upstate voters got a final “Road to Washington” breakfast pitch as three candidates—Mark Sanford, Ralph Norman, and Russell Fry—made their cases ahead of the Aug. 11 special GOP Senate primary after Lindsey Graham’s death, with the race likely headed to a runoff. Local Culture & Community: Cocky (USC) and Miles (Denver Broncos) were named to the Mascot Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, a fun reminder of how big college and pro spirit culture really is. Back-to-School Living: SC’s annual tax-free weekend is underway, with shoppers getting sales-tax breaks on school supplies, clothing, tech, and bed/bath items through Sunday night. Health & Schools: South Carolina updated vaccine requirements for 2026-27—adding varicella doses for 12th graders and hepatitis A doses for 6th graders—while officials note a confirmed TB case at Summerville High. Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled Mexican jalapeños has sickened hundreds across 27 states, prompting Chipotle and Qdoba to pull the ingredient. Lifestyle & Work: A new report highlights how post-pandemic workplaces are making interview outfit rules less clear, leaving candidates unsure whether to dress up or go casual. Local Crime: A Bluffton woman faces lottery fraud charges after allegedly passing stolen SC Education Lottery tickets at a Bluffton Food Lion. Greenville Growth: A JW Marriott is coming to downtown Greenville, set to transform the historic Bowater building and link to the Falls Park Conference District via a pedestrian bridge.