AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Data Center Pressure: South Carolina is weighing a temporary pause on AI data center construction as policymakers react to power, cooling, and grid strain concerns. Local Industry Push: Airsys Cooling Technologies just opened a new Woodruff global HQ campus—$60M, 215 jobs promised, and manufacturing slated to start in 2027—betting on “zero-water” cooling for the AI buildout. Nuclear Momentum: South Carolina is also positioning for the DOE’s Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, pitching Savannah River Site and workforce depth as the state’s full-cycle nuclear advantage. Public Safety Tech: North Carolina’s SBI is expanding license plate reader coverage, with 100+ cameras already logging 150M+ scans, while lawmakers consider more funding. Health Research: A multi-institution trial led by MUSC and Emory is testing a new approach for advanced prostate cancer patients as resistance to standard hormone drugs tightens options. Community Spotlight: United Way of the Midlands marks 100 years of local service, and Aiken County students earned a national PLTW award for a student-run microscopy outreach program.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.