AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUpstate Workforce & Training: Greenville County Schools and Greenville Tech are expanding welding education to tackle a national shortage, adding a Center for Welding and Automation Excellence with robotics and non-destructive testing for students. Historic Preservation: Hanging Rock Battlefield in Lancaster County was named one of America’s 11 most endangered historic places, with a $25,000 grant aimed at boosting protection and attention. Courts & Justice: South Carolina’s Supreme Court has assigned Judge Debra R. McCaslin to oversee Alex Murdaugh’s overturned double-murder case and any future retrial proceedings. Water Planning: A new push highlights how South Carolina’s 2025 State Water Plan and WaterSC effort are meant to turn drought and growth pressures into long-term, actionable water protections. Critical Materials Manufacturing: USA Rare Earth picked Cherokee County, South Carolina, for a $1.2B magnet and rare-earth manufacturing facility expected to create about 490 jobs and strengthen the U.S. supply chain. AI, Data Centers & Water Stress: A new analysis says most planned U.S. AI data centers are slated for drought-affected land, raising fresh concerns about water demand as construction accelerates. STEM for Students: SCETV’s STEAM Camp (June 15–18) is bringing hands-on engineering and video storytelling to students at SCETV studios in Columbia.
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