AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoNuclear Energy: Westinghouse is building a $1 billion fuel plant in Richland County to make advanced LEU+ fuel, with production expected to start in 2030. The project will bring commercial-scale production to the Columbia site and add a new U.S. facility for a process not made here at fleet scale in more than 50 years. Data Centers: At a South Carolina rally, President Trump floated asking tech companies to pay residents $10,000 to $15,000 for hosting data centers, but offered no plan or mechanism to require payments. Cybersecurity: South Carolina’s law enforcement division is investigating suspicious activity on Columbia’s city network. Several online services are affected, while emergency, water and payment systems remain operational. Research and Startups: The SBA awarded the South Carolina Research Authority $185,000 to recruit tech-focused entrepreneurs and help them pursue federal research and development grants and contracts. Public Health: A Medical University of South Carolina-led analysis found regular vaping among 15- to 17-year-olds was more common among girls than boys in 2024: 7.8% versus 4.6%.
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