AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Heat & Storm Risk: A heat advisory hit much of the Charlotte region and South Carolina’s York, Union, Chester, Lancaster and Chesterfield counties, with heat index values around 105–108°F and dangerous illness risk, while Sunday brings higher storm chances and possible wind gusts, hail and flash flooding in the Upstate. Local Climate Safety: Health guidance circulated on recognizing heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke and what to do fast—move to a cool place, cool the body, and call 911 for heat stroke. State Policy on Clean Energy Materials: Gov. Henry McMaster signed a law requiring U.S.-made steel and iron for most taxpayer-funded road, bridge and public projects, backed by South Carolina steel interests. Waste & Food Labeling: California’s “sell by” label ban took effect, replacing it with standardized “Best if Used By” and “Use By” labels aimed at cutting confusion and food waste. Coastal Recreation Safety: Holiday beach warnings included a moderate rip-current risk along parts of the Carolinas, urging swimmers to stay near lifeguards and heed flags. South Carolina Conservation Deal: Coles Island, a 543-acre Lowcountry coastal estate, sold for $6.627M with deed limits on future development to protect the surrounding ecosystem.
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