Energy & Grid Modernization: South Carolina and North Carolina just landed a $15 million National Science Foundation award (up to $160 million over 10 years) to test new tech for modernizing the regional power grid as EVs, AI data centers, and population growth strain demand. Workforce & Health Training: Piedmont Technical College is pushing nearly $70 million in construction and renovation, including a Self Regional Healthcare Center for Health Sciences (about 38% complete, targeting February 2027) and an expanded Family Life and Conference Center (about 30%, opening spring 2027). Data Centers vs. Power Planning: A new look at South Carolina’s energy debate spotlights data centers’ growing electricity and water needs, with multiple projects in the works totaling hundreds of megawatts. Tuition Policy: A Senate budget proposal could allow South Carolina public colleges to raise in-state tuition up to 2% next year after years of keeping rates flat. Cybersecurity & Speed of Attacks: A report warns government networks face faster, more automated cyberattacks that compress attacker reconnaissance and increase pressure on defenders’ monitoring and response. Public Health & Vaccines: Commentary flags rising measles risk tied to falling vaccination rates, including concerns in South Carolina. Biotech/Clinical Risk: A securities-law alert points to FDA Phase 3 results for Capricor’s Duchenne therapy as a potential driver of major stock losses. Community Tech/Legal Transparency: The SC House Judiciary Committee advanced an amended Notice to Creditors bill that keeps print newspaper notices while adding online publication via SCPublicNotices.com.