AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy & Grid Modernization: The National Science Foundation awarded $15M to South Carolina and North Carolina to test and modernize the regional power grid for EVs, AI data centers, and population growth, with the effort potentially scaling to $160M over 10 years. Workforce & Training Expansion: Piedmont Technical College is pushing nearly $70M in construction and renovation projects, including a Self Regional Healthcare Center for Health Sciences (targeting Feb. 2027 completion) and an expanded Family Life and Conference Center (spring 2027 opening). Local Industry & Consumer Transparency: South Carolina’s new Truth in Shrimp Labeling Act requires restaurants to disclose whether shrimp is imported, with compliance due Oct. 28, aiming to curb “Shrimpgate” mislabeling. Healthcare Access (Out of State, Model Relevant): UnitedHealth is funding the University of Tennessee Health Sciences to expand its health hub model from 5 to 13 hubs by end of 2027. Food Safety: Lidl US recalled Eridanous shortbread cookies in multiple states including South Carolina due to undeclared allergens.
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