Volvo Manufacturing: Volvo’s top South Carolina plant executive, Miguel Tavera, has resigned after about nine months as the automaker prepares to ramp production at its Ridgeville factory. Outdoor Tourism: Berkeley County is pushing Lake Moultrie as an outdoor draw with a $10.5M Waterfront Park and Lions Beach, including a major boat landing and trails. Public Safety Hiring Standards: Hot Springs Police Department approved a new physical fitness test aimed at better reflecting real job demands, with officials saying more women are expected to pass. Health Access Tech: MUSC is rethinking patient access around how people actually search for care, not just how providers present it online. Higher Ed Budget: USC trustees approved a 2026-27 budget that freezes in-state tuition and advances Columbia campus projects, including a Russell House expansion and a civil rights center. Local Business & Jobs: AmbioPharm is expanding in Aiken County, adding production capacity and new jobs. Community Health: Sumter’s Men’s Health Fair is bringing physical, mental, and social wellness resources together to tackle long-standing disparities. Invasive Pest Watch: South Carolina is warning about the emerald ash borer and the need to use approved firewood to slow its spread. Sports & Talent: USC Upstate Esports added scholarship opportunities as it grows its competitive roster. Public Works: Walhalla’s public pool remains closed mid-summer after a filtration system failure delayed repairs. State Politics: GOP candidates made final runoff appeals at a Greenville breakfast forum ahead of June 23.