Meta Settlement: South Carolina is set to receive nearly $247 million from a massive multistate Meta deal over alleged Instagram/Facebook harms to kids, with new limits on daily use, overnight access, and school-hour restrictions plus stronger age checks and parental controls. Education & Community: Clover High, York Comprehensive, Northwestern, and Indian Land all landed in the latest U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, with the biggest differences tied to college-readiness scores based on AP/IB participation and results. Local Schools: Clover Superintendent Dr. Sheila Quinn announced her retirement after eight years, and the district board is starting the search for her successor. Construction Watch: Lancaster County will break ground on a $36.9 million Regional Athletic Complex next week, aiming to draw tournaments and add family-friendly features like a splash pad. Health & Care: MUSC topped out its $175 million College of Medicine building in Charleston, with the new facility planned to open in late 2027. Culture & Learning: SCETV and Riverbanks Zoo are launching “Zoo Minutes,” an interactive classroom series with 360-degree videos and animal-focused science and conservation content. Sports & Lifestyle: Christopher Bell won the Southern 500 at Darlington to kick off the Chase, while local high school football Week 4 matchups are set for Sept. 10-11. Faith & Family Events: Limitless Pediatric Solutions will host a free Fall Festival in Hardeeville on Sept. 26, and Mt. View Primitive Baptist Church’s fall meeting runs Sept. 11-12.