AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAlzheimer’s Drug Push in the Upstate: A Greenville clinic, Tribe Clinical Research, is leading work on a promising Alzheimer’s therapy aimed at slowing progression by targeting an abnormal protein, with hopes it could help patients stay independent longer. Prison Tech Crackdown: South Carolina senators advanced a bill to add graduated penalties for inmates caught with electronics, including cellphones, with tougher consequences for repeat violations in both prisons and county detention centers. Measles Warning for SC and Beyond: The U.S. hit a 35-year measles high in 2026, with many cases tied to a South Carolina outbreak last fall, underscoring the stakes as vaccination rates slip. Data Center Rules Get Local Pushback: Greenwood County debated data center zoning, with residents and planners urging more study and even a moratorium, while supporters say the county needs basic safeguards. Life Sciences Investment: Octapharma cleared final approvals for its first U.S. manufacturing site in York County/Rock Hill, a $1.5B project projected to create 1,500+ jobs. PFAS Records Cost Shock: A Society Hill man seeking PFAS-related documents near an elementary school says South Carolina DES quoted a $2.4M price tag (plus a deposit) to search millions of records. Surveillance Camera Backlash: Flock Safety’s license-plate camera network continues to face opposition and misuse allegations, including cases involving officers accused of improper access.
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