AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWeather Watch: Hot, humid conditions are building across South Carolina’s Upstate with afternoon-to-evening storm chances, including the risk of strong to severe weather. Food Safety: A nationwide cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has triggered a 27-state recall that includes South Carolina—health officials warn not to eat affected product. Local Tech & Public Safety: Florence is earning recognition for using drones as a first-responder tool to help cover police staffing gaps. NSF Research Boost: NSF renewed $16M for a North Carolina State University textile innovation push, targeting next-gen materials and embedded sensing tech. Biology Discovery: UNC Charlotte researchers helped uncover a sea anemone antiviral defense system that works in a surprising, opposite way from human immunity. Policy & Conservation: A commentary argues the Endangered Species Act is essential for protecting habitat, after new federal rollback moves. South Carolina Politics: The state election commission says GOP candidates already on the November ballot can also run for the Aug. 11 special Senate primary.
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