AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Safety Tech: Greenville County fired two employees for misusing automated license plate reader tech tied to Flock cameras, following similar terminations in Greer—privacy groups warn safeguards aren’t enough. STEM Education Support: The GSSM Foundation got a $1,000 grant from SPC Cares Foundation to cover meal plan fees for students from several Upstate counties, aiming to keep STEM access affordable. Health & Biotech: With U.S. measles cases hitting a 35-year high as vaccination rates fall, biotech and academic groups are starting to develop measles treatments and short-term protections, though new options may take years. Space & Ethics: Multiple lawmakers and families bought SpaceX stock soon after its IPO, renewing conflict-of-interest concerns around federal oversight and contracts. Local Science/Industry: A Charleston-area commercial seafood apprenticeship program graduated eight trainees, building workforce skills in safety, seamanship, and fisheries science. Energy/Infrastructure: Duke Energy chose a Davie County site for new combined-cycle natural gas units and plans LNG storage in Davidson County to improve reliability.
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