Memorial Day Momentum: South Carolina is heading into the holiday with early-summer heat and drought, while forecasters still flag a chance of showers and thunderstorms—so beach and lake plans may hinge on last-minute updates. Courtroom Redistricting Fight: In Columbia, South Carolina House Republicans moved toward a new congressional map, but voters’ rights groups sued to halt a mid-debate rules change, setting up a Wednesday hearing. Coastal Construction Clash: North Carolina lawmakers are weighing a bill that could overturn decades-old limits on hardened erosion-control structures—supporters say it’s about protecting infrastructure, opponents warn it could worsen erosion nearby. Utility Mega-Merger Watch: NextEra’s proposed $66.8B all-stock deal for Dominion is back in focus, with regulators likely to scrutinize what it means for power bills as data centers drive demand. Travel Notes: Phoenix Sky Harbor is urging travelers to book parking early and arrive ahead of time for a busy summer kickoff. Local Good News: Greenville Women Giving awarded $525,799 to seven nonprofits.