AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Workforce: USC Sumter was named No. 1 in Niche’s 2027 Best Community Colleges in South Carolina, highlighting the Palmetto College system’s push to expand access. Higher Ed Cuts: S.C. State University’s board voted to end multiple low-enrollment degree programs, affecting fields from education tracks to engineering tech. Child Care Access: The S.C. Department of Social Services launched an online waitlist for child care scholarships as funding stays tight. Women’s Sports Policy: The U.S. Department of Education rescinded the 2024 Title IX rule and reinstated the 2020 framework, a major win for sex-based protections. Community & Culture: A butterfly release at Saluda Shoals Park supported foster children, pairing local families with USC’s Alpha Xi Delta. Public Safety: The S.C. AG announced the arrest of Glenn William Sickles IV on charges tied to sexual exploitation of minors. Health & Wellness: Hilton Head Health says GLP-1s work best with nutrition and behavior support, as more South Carolinians look to medical weight-loss programs. Politics: A Trafalgar poll shows Sen. Darline Graham leading Dr. Annie Andrews in the U.S. Senate race by about 1 point.
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