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Last update: 6 hours agoRedistricting Shockwave: The South Carolina House passed a new congressional map aimed at wiping out the state’s only Democratic seat, targeting James E. Clyburn’s 6th District, with the plan now headed to the Senate as Gov. McMaster calls a special session under Trump pressure. AI-Era Power Crunch: NextEra is set to buy Dominion in a $66.8B all-stock deal, betting on soaring data-center demand—while Virginia faces likely pushback over who controls the grid. Public Health Watch: Scientists say Lyme disease is showing up in new ways in Biltmore Forest, where tick testing is turning the area into a living lab. Education & Youth: A South Carolina award-winning afterschool network argues kids do better when schools, nonprofits, and partners coordinate instead of working in silos. Policy Fight in Schools: The U.S. House passed a “Don’t Say Trans” bill that would require parental consent tied to school forms and sex-based accommodations, setting up a Senate showdown. Nursing Home Snapshot: CMS data shows Life Care Center of Columbia and other facilities’ Q1 ratings and penalties are under fresh scrutiny as the older-adult population keeps climbing.
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