AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Reckoning: New Mexico’s PFAS fight spotlights how military base firefighting foam can contaminate nearby wells and force farms to shut down—an issue with clear national stakes for communities near bases. Health Fundraising: The American Heart Association’s Upstate Heart Ball raised $360K+ to support cardiovascular research, advocacy, education, and care in South Carolina’s Upstate. Local Courts: A Columbia convenience store owner’s murder trial (Rick Chow) is in jury deliberations after closing arguments in the 2023 killing of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. AI in the Real World: South Carolina small businesses are leaning on AI for marketing and competition, while a separate report warns that AI is also fueling real estate scams targeting buyers and sellers. Tech & Privacy: DataMasque secured funding as OpenAI rolls out a free privacy filter, underscoring the growing market for masking sensitive data in AI workflows. Aviation Innovation (SC): Electra completed a first urban flight of a hybrid-electric ultra-short aircraft in South Carolina, aiming to expand direct regional air access. STEM for Kids: Hot Rod STEM Camp returns in Laurens for robotics-focused learning for students entering grades 3–8. Internet Access: Franklin, S.C., approved a contract to bring free public Wi-Fi to downtown next spring.
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