Solar Manufacturing Boost: Suniva says it completed an $835 million capital raise to build a second U.S. solar cell plant and expand capacity to 5.5 GW. NOAA Rain Outlook: NOAA predicts above-normal precipitation for South Carolina this fall, with a developing “super” El Niño shaping late-season weather. Land Conservation: Upstate Forever secured permanent protections for 800+ acres in Laurens and Union counties via new conservation easements to safeguard farms, forests, clean water, and wildlife habitat. Wildlife & Public Health: A rabid skunk was confirmed in Pickens County; health officials say no human exposures are known, but a dog was exposed and will be quarantined. Disaster Recovery Funding: FEMA announced more than $33 million for South Carolina recovery and mitigation projects tied to Hurricane Helene. Coastal Safety: Search crews recovered the body of a missing 25-year-old kayaker from South Carolina near Lake Waccamaw, N.C. STEM Access: The GSSM Foundation received a $50,000 grant to expand statewide STEM camps and STEM Days, including scholarships for rural and underrepresented students. Data Center Pressure: Mount Pleasant leaders are set to discuss a 120-day moratorium on certain data center requests to study potential noise and water/electric impacts. Trail Progress: The first five miles of the Saluda Grade Trail are about 60% designed, with wetlands crossings and multiple road crossings planned.