Upstate Power Supply: EPC Power opened a new 167,000-square-foot inverter factory in Fountain Inn, nearly tripling production to meet AI data center and grid stability demand, creating 275 jobs. Clean Energy Research: South Carolina State University researchers showcased solar-hydrogen education and workforce work at the American Society for Engineering Education conference, earning national recognition. Medical Tech in Trials: Viz.ai will support the MINUTE trial using its AI imaging and care-coordination tools to speed ultra-early treatment decisions for basal ganglia intracerebral hemorrhage. Dementia Care: A new trial presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference reports a purified THC/CBD combo sharply reduced agitation in late-stage dementia for most patients. Privacy & Policing: Two Greer officers were fired for violating policy on Flock automated license plate readers, reigniting debate over surveillance safeguards. Public Health & Data: South Carolina joined a multistate settlement over the 23andMe genetic data breach, with limited recovery from the bankruptcy estate. Energy Industry: NextEra and Dominion filed to combine, seeking approvals from multiple regulators including South Carolina’s commission. Weather Watch: Another round of intense heat is forecast for July 16, with humidity pushing feels-like temps near 100 and pop-up storm chances.