AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCybercab Scrutiny: NHTSA opened an audit of about 1,000 Tesla Cybercab robotaxis just hours after paid rides began in Austin, spotlighting whether the wheel-less, pedal-less design can meet decades-old federal safety rules. Local Manufacturing & Growth: Installed Building Products (IBP) posted record Q2 revenue ($777.8M) while margins slipped, citing acquisitions and continued cash returns to shareholders. Upstate Retail Expansion: Paris Baguette is moving into Greenville’s Woodruff Road corridor with a new cafe at Magnolia Park, adding another international food option to a high-traffic shopping stretch. South Carolina Weather Watch: Labor Day weekend starts with severe thunderstorm alerts across parts of the Carolinas and the Charlotte region, with damaging wind and hail possible. Agriculture Heritage: The Bart Garrison Agricultural Museum in Pendleton is highlighting how South Carolina farming history still shapes today’s work—from tractors to hydroponics and drones. Public Safety Tech & Trade: New U.S. tariffs on thermal drones and docking systems could affect DJI equipment used by public safety agencies, including a South Carolina DNR contract for thermal drones. Game Day Heat: South Carolina’s opener vs. Kent State hit 99 degrees (heat index 110) but the Gamecocks won 57-0 without heat-related injuries.
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