AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublic Safety Tech & Privacy: Irmo is weighing a five-year, $403,050 deal to add 22 more Flock license-plate cameras, while officials say the system lacks facial recognition and is used for investigations—amid broader concerns about surveillance creep. Local Governance: Irmo’s push follows other South Carolina-area debates over Flock use, including questions about oversight and how camera data is shared. Higher Ed Leadership: South Carolina State University announced a nationwide search for a new provost and vice president for academic affairs after Frederick Evans resigned; Louis Whitesides will serve as interim provost. Genomics in SC: A statewide pilot called In Our DNA SC is rolling out genomic screening to 50,000 adults, aiming to flag inherited risks for major diseases early. Health & Consumer Protection: South Carolina joined a multistate settlement with 23andMe over its genetic data breach, with the state receiving $280,000 from allowed claims. Policy & Justice: Beaufort County indicted seven people in connection with the July 4 Coligny Beach shooting, with charges centered on assault and battery after prosecutors’ strategy shift. Space Watch: NASA says the Perseids meteor shower peaks in mid-August, with South Carolina stargazers urged to look before dawn for the best fireballs.
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