AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOak Wilt Response in Aiken: City leaders warn oak wilt is serious and are turning to drones and AI analysis to spot outbreaks hidden from the ground, pairing tech with community education like avoiding oak pruning during peak months. USC Salkehatchie Leadership: The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Leadership Institute graduated 13 Class of 2026 leaders across six counties, with a “Truth in Nature” service project. Aerospace Materials Upgrade: USC’s McNAIR Center installed a new ultra-high temperature furnace system (up to 2400°C) to boost advanced ceramics and aerospace composite processing in Columbia. Tech Access in Saint George: South Carolina State University and the restored Rosenwald School launched a partnership with a new computer station and programs spanning youth, health, and economic development. Aiken County Biotech Jobs: AmbioPharm plans a ~$119M expansion in North Augusta/Aiken County, adding 202 jobs and new modular peptide manufacturing capacity. Port Expansion Moves Forward: Demolition is set to begin at the former WestRock mill site in North Charleston for South Carolina Port Authority’s long-term capacity expansion. Food Tech Policy Watch: A voluntary FDA phase-out of synthetic dyes by end of 2026 faces hurdles as major companies have not all publicly committed to removing them.
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