AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Industry: The U.S. Department of Energy is moving ahead with a $100 billion AI data center complex at Kentucky’s Paducah uranium site, pairing it with new natural gas and battery storage—another sign of federal plans to repurpose nuclear-era land for power-hungry tech. Local Infrastructure: SCDOT will close the I-26 eastbound Exit 129 ramp to Highway 21 from Aug. 7 (8 p.m.) to Aug. 10 (6 a.m.) for a ramp alignment project, with a signed detour in place. Water & Plastics: Statehouse Report highlights how nurdles (tiny plastic pellets) are reaching South Carolina waters, raising microplastic risks for the food chain. Storm Watch: Sunday weather remains active across the Carolinas, with rain and storms continuing and flash flooding possible in parts of the region. Community Cleanliness: Fairfield County showcased its litter prevention and cleanup program at a statewide leadership conference, spotlighting local efforts to keep communities clean. Public Health (PFAS): A new report says military PFAS cleanup deadlines are being delayed for decades, leaving contaminated drinking-water impacts unresolved at many bases.
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