Solar & Legal Watch: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson retained an outside consultant to review Silfab Solar zoning issues in Fort Mill, after a judge upheld a York County ruling that the plant can’t operate in a light-industrial district; Silfab paused production Aug. 5–11 citing “temporary constraints,” not zoning. Data Center Reality Check: Spartanburg County met with state leaders amid community concerns about data centers, including Valara Holdings Center, with air-quality officials outlining permit needs like worst-case emissions modeling. Energy & Rates: North Carolina AG Jeff Jackson rejected a Duke Energy Progress settlement that would raise residential bills about 6.8%, saying it’s still too high and pushing for clearer rules for data centers and other large energy users. STEM Workforce Push: SC State dedicated the James E. Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex, highlighting its nuclear engineering program, and also landed a $10M NSF initiative (SC-CAPS) to expand STEM research and pathways. Manufacturing Jobs: Prysmian will invest $80M in Lexington to expand fiber optic cable output, targeting 130+ jobs by 2030. Food Safety Recalls: Lidl US recalled Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix over possible Salmonella contamination, while Frankie’s Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs were recalled in South Carolina and other states due to undeclared milk. Local Governance: Georgetown County voters will decide a Nov. 3 referendum on a 1% local option sales tax, with most revenue earmarked for property tax rollbacks. Consumer Fraud Snapshot: BBB Scam Tracker data shows South Carolina cities like Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville leading scam reports in July, with phishing the most common type.