Medical Device Push: Lexington County’s ElectroWire Medical got FDA clearance for its LightningWire Transseptal Puncture System, with first in-human procedures slated for August and a limited regional rollout before a wider launch in 2027. AI Data Centers & Power: DOE selected Amentum and DC Blox to build a 1GW AI data center campus with about 2GW on-site generation at the Savannah River site, while South Carolina’s $80M data-center push draws scrutiny over what communities actually get. Local Data-Center Debate: Lexington County is weighing whether to set rules or keep an “open mind” as nearby counties consider moratoriums. Grid Workforce & Innovation: NSF’s $160M Grid Modernization Engine targets 36 Carolinas counties, with York Technical College leading workforce development for a more reliable, modern electric grid. Public Health Alert: Health officials say clinicians should test for Cyclospora in patients with watery diarrhea and related symptoms as tracing continues after a large multi-state outbreak. Food Safety Confusion: FDA traceback work tied the outbreak to iceberg lettuce linked to Taylor Farms, but officials later flagged a “false positive” sample, leaving consumers uncertain. Coastal Conservation: Over 4,000 acres of Georgetown County marsh will open for recreational shellfish harvesting, paired with ongoing reef monitoring and habitat restoration. STEM Research: MUSC researchers report a stem cell approach that reversed newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes in mice by reprogramming the immune system.