AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI + Energy: The U.S. Department of Energy is turning Kentucky’s Paducah uranium site into a $100B AI data center complex, backed by Brookfield and paired with new natural gas and battery storage. Public Health: Measles cases in the U.S. have now topped last year’s total, with clusters including South Carolina, as officials push for early detection and fast response amid vaccine hesitancy. Cancer Research: A Medical University of South Carolina-led study finds many smokers appear to be switching from cigarettes to e-cigarettes, with dual use staying low—raising questions about future cancer trends. Cybersecurity + Local Government: Surfside Beach leaders are investigating how scammers intercepted $549,000 meant for utility work, prompting a new tribunal and public forums. Campus Safety Tech: SC State is expanding electronic ID verification and security measures at entrances. Environment + Water: South Carolina water planning is under scrutiny over nurdle plastic pollution and shifting protections for “ephemeral streams.” STEM Funding: A $3.6M grant supports genomic screening research in South Carolina rural primary care clinics. EV Manufacturing: Polestar’s South Carolina expansion plan is in flux after a federal connected-vehicle data rule.
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