Home Insurance Shock: A new report warns South Carolina’s “affordable alternative” pitch may be catching up, projecting homeowners insurance premium hikes of 60% to 203% over the next decade, with some coastal areas facing increases that could outpace property taxes. Manufacturing & AI on the Floor: BMW’s Spartanburg plant has deployed Figure AI’s Figure 03 humanoid robots to handle logistics and repetitive tasks as part of BMW’s “physical AI” push. Workforce/Family Tax Relief: South Carolina’s Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act aims to prevent sudden property tax spikes for families untangling inherited land titles. Industrial Real Estate Readiness: Greenwood County is marketing more than 1,600 acres of industrial property, but officials say only a small portion has physical improvements—highlighting the gap between land availability and “ready-to-build” sites. Tourism Shift to Local: Small businesses in tourist areas report more Americans staying closer to home this summer, boosting regional spending as travel costs rise. Food Safety Recall: Publix recalled GreenWise frozen organic whole blueberries in multiple states, including South Carolina, tied to an E. coli concern. Data Center Clarity: DC BLOX says only one approved Palm Coast facility exists so far—a cable landing station—pushing back on claims of a much larger hyperscale campus. Energy Watch: GasBuddy price reports show South Carolina averages easing for midgrade and regular fuel in the week ending June 27, with county-by-county lows highlighted.