AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Business Expansion: ICE USA, backed by Godspeed Capital, announced it acquired Myrtle Beach-based Southeastern Land Company to expand right-of-way and easement services across the Carolinas. Public Health & Weather: A new heat wave is expected to keep overnight temperatures dangerously high, with Charleston among places forecast to stay above 80°F at night. Health Tech in SC: blueBriX partnered with New Hope Treatment Centers to roll out an EHR platform aimed at improving residential behavioral healthcare workflows. Medical Research (SC-linked): A USC/Georgetown-led trial presented results that a THC/CBD formulation significantly reduced agitation in late-stage dementia patients. Biodiversity & Conservation: A rare “loopy five” firefly found in South Carolina cleared a first step toward federal protection. Local Government: Greenville City Council passed a first reading of a proposed penny sales tax to fund infrastructure, with part of the revenue earmarked for property tax relief. STEM/Youth: Hampton County opened a new high school and is also running a free summer leadership/STEM camp for youth.
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