Folly Beach Short-Term Rentals: Folly Beach leaders will vote Aug. 19 on whether to appeal a judge’s ruling that struck down the island’s short-term rental cap and paused new permits pending a third-party study. Coastal Heat & Visitor Disruptions: Extreme heat advisories and warnings are affecting the Charleston area, including halting horse carriage tours when thresholds are hit, plus guidance for families and schools as heat index values push past 110. Kiawah Island Settlement: A long-running fight over Captain Sams Spit is nearing the finish line after state lawmakers approved funding to preserve the 170-acre peninsula in perpetuity. Coastal Tech & Privacy: Horry County officials plan a deeper look at Flock license plate reader cameras after residents raised transparency and data-retention concerns. Local Scam Snapshot: Kershaw tied for 62nd in South Carolina BBB Scam Tracker reports in July, with one report logged. Greenville Crash: A motorcyclist died after a crash in Greenville County involving a Harley-Davidson and a Jeep Gladiator, according to Highway Patrol. Politics With Travel Impact: President Trump is set to visit South Carolina Friday for a Myrtle Beach rally supporting Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the Aug. 25 runoff. Entertainment & Tourism Curiosity: Hayden Panettiere’s death in Greenville continues to draw attention, including new details from police reports and tributes—an ongoing story that’s pulling visitors’ interest toward the Judson Mill area.