AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce & Training: Midlands Workforce Development Board is taking applications for Incumbent Worker Training funds for Fairfield, Lexington and Richland counties, with a Sept. 11 deadline and training starting no earlier than Oct. 30. Education Access: Meeting Street Scholarship expands statewide, adding all 46 South Carolina counties with $18.7M in recurring state support aimed at helping about 3,000 students in the class of 2027. Data Centers & Power: Spartanburg County council weighs whether to extend a data center moratorium to NorthMark’s next phase, after residents raised concerns about air, noise, water and electric capacity. Energy Storage Manufacturing: EnerSys says its lithium-ion plant plans in Greenville are progressing, with initial capacity adjusted for defense-focused battery needs. STEM in Action: A STEM summer camp in the region has students building soda rockets, ice cream and other hands-on projects. Public Tech Oversight: Surveillance firm Flock Safety says it’s changing its camera platform to address privacy concerns and misuse by some law enforcement users. Maritime Industry Funding: U.S. Maritime Administration awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards nationwide, including grants supporting equipment upgrades and workforce training. Health Sciences: MUSC leadership reflects on the value of a health-sciences-only university as it searches for a new leader.
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