AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEducation & Safety Tech: Greenville County Schools approved a $2.5M, three-year ZeroEyes contract for AI weapons detection, plus updated rules for non-resident student enrollment and appeals. Regenerative Medicine: Novo Regenerations opened a new mesenchymal stem cell injection clinic in Mount Pleasant to expand access for Charleston-area patients. Defense Construction: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic awarded a $156.1M contract to build recruit barracks supporting training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, with work slated through June 2030. STEM Research: Scientists report the Venus flytrap snaps shut via rapid softening of trap cell walls—replacing a century-old water-shift explanation. Public Health Screening: South Carolina expanded its newborn screening program to cover two additional disorders. Local Growth Policy: Edgefield County moved forward on impact fees for high-growth areas, with potential stacking alongside North Augusta’s existing fees. Connectivity: Google’s Nuvem and Sol subsea cable systems landed in Bermuda, boosting Atlantic digital infrastructure resilience. Crime Update: SLED charged a fourth suspect in a Chester County drive-by killing of a 16-year-old.
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