AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Health & Longevity: A new look at what killed Americans in 1776 highlights how today’s leading causes shifted from infectious outbreaks like smallpox to chronic conditions, reflecting major medical progress. Education & Workforce: Polaris Tech Charter School in Jasper/Lowcountry counties graduated 24 students, with most heading to college or trade programs. Local Tech Policy: Greenwood County is revising its proposed data center ordinance ahead of a July 7 vote, tightening rules on setbacks, buffers, noise studies, cooling systems, generators, environmental review, and expansion limits after residents pressed for stronger protections. Community Science: Foothills Land Conservancy will host a Bumble Bee Atlas survey July 11 in Rockford, continuing efforts to track and conserve bumblebees across the Southeast. STEM in the Classroom: College of Charleston’s “Teachable Moments” spotlights campus work in marine science, engineering, and healthcare innovation as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. Health Workforce: A new projection flags a looming rheumatologist shortage hitting nonmetropolitan areas hardest by 2037. Biotech Research: UNC Charlotte and partners report a sea anemone immune protein that may inspire new antiviral approaches. Weather & Safety: Another heat advisory is in effect across parts of South Carolina, with officials urging caution during Independence Day weekend conditions.
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