M&A & Infrastructure: Godspeed Capital-backed ICE USA is buying Southeastern Land Company, a Myrtle Beach-based right-of-way and easement acquisition firm, adding 67 professionals and expanding end-to-end delivery for state, local and utility projects across the Carolinas and beyond. Healthcare Expansion: Summit Spine & Joint Centers says it acquired Southeast Neurology & Pain Management, pushing its physician-led interventional pain footprint to 55 locations across five states including South Carolina. Behavioral Health Tech: blueBriX partnered with New Hope Treatment Centers to deploy its EHR platform across residential behavioral healthcare programs in South Carolina, aiming to streamline clinical and operational workflows. Retail & Local Growth: PetMeds and Rural King launched a co-branded online pet pharmacy, while El Molino is opening a new Charleston-area store July 18 to expand its Lowcountry footprint. EV Charging Demand: A report highlights growing EV charger installs in the South, with BMW preparing EV production in South Carolina and more charging sites added to capture sales during charging stops. Politics & Business Climate: Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone as interim U.S. senator after Lindsey Graham’s death, setting up a fast, high-stakes race that could shape federal priorities affecting South Carolina.