Coastal Conservation League Leadership: After staff departures and donor concerns, the Coastal Conservation League says Megan Desrosiers will take over as its new leader, returning to the group after years running Georgia’s One Hundred Miles and helping protect South Carolina’s Ashley River corridor. Local Filming & Land Impacts: Folly Beach approved higher-impact rules for a California company’s Brand USA commercial shoot at Rainbow Row, the pineapple fountain, and the Inlet Preserve lighthouse area—triggering stricter safeguards and fees. Data Center Pause in the Upstate: Greenwood County’s 12-month data center moratorium is already delaying new projects, while Spartanburg County council members say adding NorthMark’s next phase to a moratorium is unlikely for legal reasons. Invasive Species Threat: Yellow-legged hornets are spreading in Beaufort and Jasper counties, with nests reported jumping from 16 in 2024 to 400+ in 2026, and officials urge residents to report sightings to Clemson Extension. Heat & Storm Watch: Meteorologists warn oppressive heat and scattered storms across the Carolinas, with radar tracking available for Thursday’s weather. Jobs & Industry Expansion: Trison Wells plans a $3.37M Colleton County expansion creating 30 jobs, while Prysmian announced an $80M Lexington County fiber/optical cable expansion expected to add 135 jobs.