AI & Power Infrastructure: DOE selected DC Blox (with Amentum) to develop a 1GW AI data center campus with about 2GW of on-site generation at the Savannah River site in Aiken County, with natural gas as a bridge to nuclear. Industrial Growth: Amentum and GHD also landed major USACE Savannah District work, underscoring continued federal-backed engineering and civil projects in the state. Data Center Scrutiny: South Carolina’s $80M data-center push is drawing questions from industry leaders about whether projects deliver real value—especially as counties debate moratoriums and Lexington County weighs rules. Manufacturing & Jobs: Detpak opened a new paper-based packaging manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, aiming to cut lead times and boost supply reliability for foodservice and retail customers. Medical Device Launch: Lexington County’s ElectroWire Medical received FDA clearance for its LightningWire transseptal puncture system, targeting first in-human procedures in August and a broader rollout in 2027. Food Safety: Taylor Farms expanded a cyclospora-related iceberg lettuce recall affecting multiple states, including Georgia, after earlier recall coverage. Legal/Policy Watch: A new report highlights legal confusion around e-bikes and how unclear definitions can complicate liability and insurance coverage, with local regulators like Charleston taking stricter approaches. Tech Connectivity: Google connected a new transatlantic subsea cable system linking Myrtle Beach, SC to Portugal, adding another U.S.-Europe data route as cloud and AI demand grows.