AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChild-Safety Case: A federal jury convicted former USC researcher Mohammad Ebrahim Torki Harchegani of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after an undercover operation where he messaged someone he believed was 14 and traveled to meet her; he faces at least 10 years, up to life. Public Health Tech: MUSC researchers say a noninvasive brain-stimulation approach (rTMS) could help smokers quit, building on earlier uses for depression and chronic pain. Energy & Grid: TS Conductor opened a new $134M aluminum-encapsulated carbon core facility in Hardeeville, aiming to boost U.S. transmission capacity. Power Policy: SC regulators approved the $5B Canadys Station gas plant despite environmental and consumer objections. Weather Readiness: State leaders urged South Carolinians to prepare for hurricane season, pointing to evacuation routing tools like SCDOT 511. Sports: Florida rolled Georgia Tech 8-0 in the NCAA softball regional, while USC’s legal case dominated local headlines.
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