AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSTEM & Conservation Education: The GSSM Foundation won a $50,000 grant to expand STEM learning statewide, funding GoSciTech Summer Camps and STEM Days with a focus on rural and underrepresented students. Wildlife Learning at Riverbanks: SCETV is launching “Zoo Minutes,” immersive videos from Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, starting with penguins, fishing cats, and radiated tortoises to boost conservation interest. Rural Health Funding: South Carolina announced nearly $167.3 million in grants to strengthen rural health care, including primary care, maternal/infant health, pediatrics, and behavioral health. Beach & River Cleanup: The 37th annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep returns Sept. 19 with nearly 100 cleanup sites statewide, aiming to remove litter from waterways and beaches. Data Center Pushback (and Local Impacts): Coverage highlights how residents in North Carolina are fighting tolling and how communities are already pushing back on data-center growth—plus South Carolina’s own debate over data centers continues. Public Health Alert: FDA classified a hand soap recall as Class II after reports of possible bacterial contamination in products sold across 15 states. Weather Watch: Videos captured waterspouts along South Carolina beaches, underscoring the need for safety precautions during stormy conditions.
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