EV Charging Expansion: Optimus Energy Solutions acquired Duke Energy’s South Carolina EV fast-charging network—52 DC fast chargers at 26 sites—keeping long-term operations in place as the stations transition to the ChargePoint network. Clean Energy & Supply Chains: Schneider Electric earned NEMA’s “Make It American” certification as it ramps domestic manufacturing with a $700 million investment, aiming to make compliant electrical components easier to find for contractors. Biotech Jobs Push: A global biopharma company is pursuing a Rock Hill $1.49B project (code name Project Palmetto Rock) with plans for a corporate/lab site and a manufacturing facility, targeting 1,252 direct jobs. Public Health Tech: Columbia launched South Carolina’s first naloxone vending program, using smart machines with QR-based instructions and data-driven placement to prioritize high-need areas. Food Safety: An Alfredo sauce recall was upgraded to the FDA’s highest-risk Class I level, affecting 41 states including South Carolina, due to potential Salmonella contamination. Local Infrastructure: Greenville’s Church Street bridge reopened after a $30M rehabilitation focused on deck, drainage, pedestrian safety, lighting, and structural upgrades. Climate Extremes: A new national data roundup highlights record-setting heat and cold swings across U.S. states, underscoring how extreme weather is becoming more frequent.