Politics & Pop Culture: Rep. Nancy Mace’s leather “Catwoman”-style outfit from her “Get Maced” podcast sparked major online buzz, turning a foreign-policy chat into a style moment. Right to Read: A “Right to Read” night for Banned Books Week spotlights Jacqueline Woodson’s “Brown Girl Dreaming,” with the book’s removal battles still hitting libraries and schools. Public Health & Families: Prisma Health launched an annual Healthy Start symposium aimed at cutting infant and maternal mortality by tackling systemic gaps with local partners. Black Culture & Tourism: A Charleston conference is pushing Black tourism as an economic engine, offering workshops on funding, grants, and building authentic experiences. Community & Education: SC State University terminated nine academic programs due to low enrollment, while USC Palmetto College named Dr. Jason C. Darby to lead an Office of Corporate & Community Engagement. Local Infrastructure: Charleston Water System is seeking input for a major lead service line replacement phase to remove hundreds of known lead pipes. Arts & Heritage: The Porgy House on Folly Beach received a historical marker honoring “Porgy and Bess” roots. Lifestyle/Local Fun: Stewart Farms in Laurens County opens a Dolly Parton-themed corn maze for fall, with proceeds supporting Imagination Library. Crime & Safety: The SC AG announced arrests tied to child sexual exploitation material in Darlington County. Sports/School Life: SC State Career Day Extravaganza connects students with 100+ recruiters, and Week 6 SCHSL high school football scores rolled in.