Broadband Expansion: Wire 3 is investing $36M to build a 100% fiber network in Anderson, targeting about 35,000 homes and businesses, with service expected this fall and plans to expand into Pickens County. Public Safety/911 Modernization: Charleston County is upgrading its consolidated emergency communications center with a $2.4M expansion, adding capacity from 38 to 44 consoles and shifting to a more efficient operations layout. Food Safety: CDC and FDA say a Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico has sickened 345 people in 27 states, with South Carolina reporting cases; Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers and a recall is underway. Energy & Regulation: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger says she’ll intervene at the State Corporation Commission level in the Dominion Energy–NextEra merger, pushing for assurances on affordability, jobs, and clean power. Workforce/Industry Growth: HUB International’s VIU unit is launching an insurance agency for credit union members across the Carolinas and Georgia, expanding access to 40+ carriers. Education & STEM: South Carolina State University dedicated its James E. Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex, citing $45M in recent federal support, while USC Aiken expects record enrollment and added engineering programs. Local Infrastructure/Travel: Charleston International Airport received a $3.7M federal grant to support its Concourse C West Gate expansion, adding five gates and more amenities. Surveillance Debate: A new report highlights how rural agencies use ALPR systems like Flock cameras, raising privacy concerns as adoption spreads.