Heat & Health: A “heat dome” is set to bring dangerous heat and humidity across much of the Southeast, with nighttime lows staying high—officials urge people to stay cool and watch for heat illness. Caribbean Roots in Charleston: A new look at South Carolina’s founding traces how English settlers traveled via Barbados, shaping Charleston’s early plantation economy and culture. Nuclear Policy Watch: A once-hidden JASON report summary is now public, fueling debate over whether plutonium pit factories in South Carolina and New Mexico are truly necessary. SNAP Changes: Starting Aug. 31, South Carolina SNAP will restrict items deemed to have little nutritional value, including sugary drinks—while some “zero-sugar” and staples are exempt. Education Updates: SC READY results show more students meeting reading and math expectations, and local districts highlight gains. Community & Faith: Bethel A.M.E. Church in Columbia plans a historic mortgage-burning service after retiring a $500,000 debt in 16 months. Sports & Campus: Winthrop women’s soccer opens with a 4-2 loss; Winthrop baseball announces coaching promotions. Food Safety: Lidl recalls a wok spice mix sold in SC and other states due to possible salmonella contamination. Politics (SC Senate Runoff): Darline Graham and Ralph Norman head to the Aug. 25 runoff after the special GOP primary.