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Republican governors criticized CNBC's 2026 'America’s Top States for Business' rankings, which placed red states in the bottom 10 for quality of life despite U.S. Census data showing population growth in those states. Governors argued the criteria, which penalize conservative policies, are biased and do not reflect reality.

Fort Mill's downtown area experiences significant population growth and a surge in local businesses, including Bricks and Minifigs, a Lego store, and Amor Artis brewery. Historic buildings, some over 100 years old, house locally owned businesses, while the Fort Mill Barbershop has operated since 1910, reflecting the community's generational ties.

Camden County launched the Veterans Will Clinic to provide free legal documents such as wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney for military personnel, veterans, and their spouses. County Commissioner Lou Cappelli emphasized the service as a way to address costly legal matters, noting documents typically range from $1,500 to $2,500.

Texas has gained over 2.5 million residents since 2020, altering the electorate and creating uncertainty in the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. New arrivals and shifting Latino support for Trump are complicating political dynamics as exurban growth blurs traditional urban-suburban-rural divides.