AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Duke Energy won a $50M federal grant to upgrade the Carolinas power grid, boosting transmission capacity and reliability with advanced reconductoring and grid technologies, including projects tied to Greenville and Spartanburg counties in SC. Telecom Access: The FCC paused Verizon’s plan to retire copper landlines in nine states, including South Carolina, after concerns from rural users; Verizon says it won’t switch customers off copper if a FCC-approved replacement isn’t available. Higher Ed & Workforce: SC State University approved deleting nine low-enrollment academic programs, while USC Palmetto College named SC State alumnus Dr. Jason C. Darby to lead an Office of Corporate and Community Engagement. STEM in the Classroom: Winthrop and Clemson highlighted how they use NSSE student-engagement data to improve curricula and assessment. Public Health: Aegis Sciences says it has detected the synthetic opioid cychlorphine in South Carolina and 17 other states, expanding beyond earlier East Tennessee reports. Science & Space: Charleston-area skywatchers can catch the Harvest Moon peak and Saturn’s rings this weekend. Tech & AI: Google’s Gemini Live Avatar brings a more human-facing AI agent experience for business customer support.
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