Manufacturing & Jobs: Re:Build will invest about $20M to expand advanced composites manufacturing in Rock Hill, adding a 130,000-square-foot facility and 150 skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs, with operations slated to begin in November. Energy & Regulation: The Southern Environmental Law Center is asking South Carolina’s Public Service Commission to reconsider its decision not to review a 450+ megawatt power plant tied to a Spartanburg data center, arguing the state’s siting law requires approval for plants over 75 megawatts. Solar Oversight: York County Council voted on a declaratory judgment regarding Silfab Solar after the company filed an engineering review and plans to restart chemical processes with notice, while an order is stayed pending appeal. Workforce Pipeline: A national skilled-trades report says the U.S. needs 1.7M skilled workers annually through 2035, but training output lags—highlighting demand pressure felt in states including South Carolina. Local Business & Growth: Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opened a new Chapin location, expanding quick-service maintenance and tire offerings in the Columbia area. Workplace Culture: Pinnacle Financial Partners ranked No. 3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list, underscoring continued competition for talent. Public Safety Tech: South Carolina AG Alan Wilson asked Flock Safety for details on privacy practices, including how AI is used, data access limits, and retention policies.