Port Planning: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Carolina Ports Authority kicked off a feasibility study to improve navigation in the upper Charleston Harbor, including whether to deepen the Cooper River channel beyond its current 48-foot depth. AI in Healthcare Ops: Onymos and Vanta Diagnostics report that AI-assisted lab intake cut accessioning errors by 40%, boosted efficiency up to 72%, and expanded capacity by more than 300 samples per day. Nuclear/Advanced Manufacturing: 3D Systems is partnering with Savannah River National Laboratory to advance 3D printing for nuclear and energy applications. Cyber & Data Centers: Spartanburg County data center construction at the former Kohler plant (South Pine/Valara) is continuing despite legal challenges, after regulators ruled the private power use keeps it out of power-plant public review rules. Public Health: MUSC researchers report cervical cancer screening rates are falling, especially for women ages 21–29, with about a third never screened by 2023. Tech & Safety: A new study finds people smoke joints in three distinct “puff profiles,” including an “intense puffer” majority pattern. Local Education: Fort Mill School Board approved new course offerings and honored athletic and academic achievements, including 2026 Class 5A track champions. Health Policy Watch: South Dakota submitted a SNAP waiver request to restrict soda purchases—another test of how states can shape federal nutrition rules.