Public Health Recall: FDA classified a recall of Intercon Chemical hand soaps as Class II, citing possible bacterial contamination; the affected products were distributed across multiple states including South Carolina. Local Community & Service: Charleston County Deputy Michael Hendricks was honored with a large Patriot Guard Riders-supported funeral procession after a fatal collision in Ladson. Health & Access: SCETV is inviting viewers to a live studio audience for “Palmetto Perspectives” and an IMPACT South Carolina episode on the healthcare system’s shifting costs, access, and care models. Measles Watch: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds trust in measles vaccines has slipped, as outbreaks continue to hit states including South Carolina. Education Spotlight: A.C. Flora High School earned the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education’s College Application Month School of Excellence award. Culture & Youth: South Carolina Children’s Theatre brings “James and the Giant Peach” to the stage Sept. 18. Crime & Safety: A Charleston-area social media influencer was arrested on multiple child sex crime charges after authorities seized devices and alleged child sexual abuse material. Pageantry & Philanthropy: North Augusta’s Sophia Lindale was crowned Royal Miss South Carolina 2026, with the pageant supporting Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Sports & Community Pride: Clemson students wrapped a second full-length film project, “The High Note,” built to train Upstate talent for professional production. Food & Lifestyle: Tripadvisor named its 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards “Best of the Best” restaurants, expanding beyond dining into food tours and cooking experiences.