PFAS Water Update (North Augusta): North Augusta won an $800,000 grant to extend city water to Pineview Estates after SC DES testing found PFAS in five of eight private wells. Public Health (Coastal Bacteria): South Carolina reported three cases of Vibrio vulnificus tied to coastal waters/seafood, with one related death noted; officials say the overall risk is low but warn people with open wounds and those eating raw or undercooked seafood. Severe Weather Watch (Upstate): Forecasts call for hot conditions and spotty strong to severe storms Friday, with damaging winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning possible. Environmental Education (Riverbanks Zoo): SCETV’s “Zoo Minutes” launches with videos and 360-degree habitat looks at animals at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens to boost conservation learning. Conservation Leadership (SC Gov.): Gov. Henry McMaster received a lifetime conservation leadership award from Conservation of Voters of South Carolina, highlighting land protection and climate-related concerns. Data Center Pushback (Colleton + Spartanburg): Colleton County approved a “digital infrastructure overlay district” for data centers and battery storage, while a judge is set to consider pausing a nearly $3B Spartanburg data center over how it was classified. Wildlife Research (Osprey Decline): A new study finds 2026 is the worst year on record for osprey breeding in Chesapeake Bay, tied to low productivity in saltier areas.