AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat Wave Watch: A dangerous, long-lasting heat dome is building across the U.S., with temperatures running 8–14°C above normal and record highs (including overnight) expected for days; Charleston is forecast to stay near 80°F at night. Storm Tracking (SC): Sunday brings a renewed severe storm and flash-flood risk for South Carolina’s Upstate, with damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain possible as a front stalls nearby into Monday and Tuesday. Higher Ed & Health Research: The S.C. Commission on Higher Education approved new programs at Winthrop (B.S. in Health Sciences starting Fall 2026) and MUSC (M.S. in Cancer Biology launching Aug. 2027). Space STEM: College of Charleston graduates helped launch a small satellite camera mission, aiming to study radiation from a binary flare star and its effects on exoplanets. Coast Guard Expansion: The Coast Guard awarded a $230M design-build contract for new operational support facilities at Base Charleston, with major engineering, housing, and support buildings planned for completion in 2030. Data Center Policy: Colleton County passed a third reading on a six-month data center moratorium to pause approvals while land-use code amendments are reviewed. AI & Kids Online Safety: South Carolina Rep. Brandon Guffey joined a bipartisan group of young lawmakers pushing for “guardrails” to protect children from harmful online content.
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