AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublic Safety Upgrades: SCDOT says it has installed 700-plus pedestrian crosswalk improvements across the Charleston tri-county area, adding high-visibility markings and signal timing changes to make everyday crossings feel safer. Health Tech in the Clinic: MUSC Hollings researchers and collaborators unveiled ADLiB, a blood-based liquid biopsy screening using genetic signals and machine learning to speed up lymphoma triage—especially in regions where tuberculosis can mimic cancer symptoms. Conservation Media: SCDNR and SCETV/SC Public Radio launched “Into the Wild,” a new weekday conservation storytelling series hosted by SCDNR Director Dr. Tom Mullikin. Election Watch: Early voting closed for South Carolina’s Republican special U.S. Senate primary; officials reported more than 41,000 ballots cast in the first two days. Policy & Enforcement: DOJ’s NFED announced Medicaid fraud charges tied to federal-state partnerships across seven states, including South Carolina. Local Tech & Energy: Clemson students debuted Deep Orange 17, a solar-integrated EV prototype designed to generate more energy than it uses during a typical urban commute cycle. Shopping Savings: South Carolina’s tax-free weekend runs Aug. 7–9, exempting eligible school supplies, computers/technology, clothing/footwear, and select bed/bath items.
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