Manufacturing & Jobs: Detpak will open its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Spartanburg County, a 175,000-square-foot facility expected to create 50+ jobs, with operations targeted for August. Food Safety: CDC-linked cyclosporiasis is tied to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states, with thousands sickened and investigators working to trace where contaminated lettuce went beyond the chain. Energy & Utilities: NextEra and Dominion filed merger applications in Virginia, starting a 180-day regulatory review clock for their $67B deal as data-center power demand reshapes the grid. Power Costs: Dominion says Lowcountry customers may see higher bills as triple-digit heat drives heavier air-conditioning use, with cooling often dominating summer electric costs. Public Health Policy: FDA and USDA are still wrestling over a federal ultra-processed food definition, as public health groups push for speed while industry warns the framework could be too disruptive. Local Industry Development: Clinton City Council cleared a tax incentive path for Coastal Pre-cast Systems’ $9M facility in Clinton, aiming to bring 70 jobs. Workforce & Education: Wiley University hired Aurmon Satchell as assistant athletic director and head coach for new women’s flag football and bass fishing programs. Engineering Career: Hussey Gay Bell announced AJ Picken earned his Georgia Professional Engineer license. Healthcare Funding: McLeod Health Foundation received $1.035M from the Duke Endowment to expand access and medication support programs.