Food Security: A South Carolina farmer, Willie Capehart, is partnering with Harvest Hope Food Bank to help fight hunger across 20 counties, highlighting how local agriculture and community support feed families. Politics & Cost of Living: In Dallas, President Donald Trump launched a high-energy push for the midterms, promising a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to adults if Republicans keep control of Congress—though details and legality remain unclear. Aviation & Liability: A Miami cargo plane crash involving an Amazon-branded aircraft raises fresh questions about who has operational control and how liability may be handled. Energy & Training: Duke Energy Foundation awarded $180,000 to nine South Carolina technical colleges for construction-focused workforce training and certifications. Utilities & Lake Murray: Dominion Energy will lower Lake Murray this fall to manage aquatic vegetation and protect water quality, with boaters urged to use caution. Manufacturing Jobs: Tyson Steel Building Products will invest $15.15M in Pickens County, building a Liberty facility expected to create about 20 jobs. Tech & Cyber Education: USC Aiken is expanding into AI and cybersecurity education, positioning the CSRA as a tech and national security corridor. Data Centers Scrutiny: Jasper County is considering a one-year pause on new data center and related proposals to study environmental and infrastructure impacts. Local Development: Columbia unveiled a Main Street lighting project designed to brighten historic tree-lined blocks and boost downtown safety and appeal.