AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHousing Affordability: A new analysis finds incomes would need to rise nearly $50,000 for median-priced homes to match 2019 affordability, with starter-home savings needs varying sharply by state. Education & Workforce: USC Aiken expects a record enrollment and has filled campus housing to capacity, adding new engineering and exercise science programs. Higher Ed Investment: South Carolina State University dedicated its renamed James E. Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex, citing $45 million in recent federal support. Local Business Growth: Wire 3 broke ground on a $36 million, 100% fiber build in Anderson targeting about 35,000 homes and businesses, with service expected this fall. Food Safety: CDC and FDA report a Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to recalled jalapeños from Mexico has sickened 345 people across 27 states, including South Carolina, prompting Chipotle and Qdoba to remove the ingredient. Public Safety Tech: A data-driven look at rural policing warns that Automatic License Plate Readers can raise privacy concerns and expand investigative reach. Community & Health Access: Coverage highlights how Lumbee federal recognition doesn’t automatically close the gap to Indian Health Service facilities, which can mean hours of travel.
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