Aluminum Expansion: Century Aluminum will celebrate a Mt. Holly smelter expansion that boosts U.S. primary aluminum output by about 10% and grows the workforce to 600+—a direct nod to tariff-driven ramp-ups. AI + Energy Infrastructure: The U.S. plans a 1 gigawatt AI data center at Savannah River Site, with 2 GW of added on-site power and a longer-term nuclear transition—big implications for South Carolina’s power and industrial future. Broadband/Multifamily Tech: Elauwit Connection won awards for 14 more multi-family communities totaling 4,100+ units, expanding turnkey WiFi networks across several states including the region. Manufacturing Growth: Detpak opened a Spartanburg facility for paper-based packaging for QSR and foodservice customers, aiming to cut lead times and improve supply reliability. Local Industry + Logistics: Brennan Investment Group acquired a 157,412-square-foot Class A industrial building in Piedmont near I-85, adding to its Carolinas portfolio. Food Safety: Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclospora now spans 27 states, including South Carolina—while Amy’s Kitchen also recalled 180,000+ soup cans over spoilage risk. Policy Watch: South Carolina lawmakers report a tentative 2026-27 state budget deal, still requiring passage, with earmarks likely to move later. Community + Permitting: Mount Pleasant residents pressed regulators over Highway 41 stormwater permitting, warning the project could worsen flooding.