AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMarine Science: A USC Beaufort professor’s work helped lead to a newly named deep-sea black coral species, Leiopathes brugleri, described by Smithsonian-led researchers and international collaborators. Public Health: South Carolina expanded newborn genetic screening to add Hunter syndrome and Fabry disease, bringing the state’s panel to 60 conditions. Archaeology & Forensics: USC and state archaeologists used DNA to identify remains of Revolutionary War soldier John Pumphrey, long buried after the 1780 Battle of Camden. Education Leadership: Beaufort County School District announced two principal selections for the 2026-27 school year, including leadership changes at Lady’s Island Middle and H.E. McCracken Middle. Local Tech & Industry: Greenwood County residents pressed for stronger protections in proposed data center zoning rules as council considers Ordinance 2026-19. STEM & Research: A Texas A&M doctoral student won a major tourism research award from the Travel and Tourism Research Association, focusing on how residents perceive tourism development. Energy & Manufacturing: BMW marked a $1.7 billion South Carolina expansion, with Plant Spartanburg and a new Woodruff plant supporting fully electric X5 production starting late 2026.
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