AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublic Health Shakeup: Gov. Henry McMaster named Dr. Brannon Traxler acting director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health after Dr. Edward Simmer left when lawmakers didn’t confirm him by the session deadline. Energy & Environment: The state Public Service Commission unanimously approved the $5B Canadys Station natural gas plant in Colleton County, despite objections over cost and environmental impacts. Grid Buildout: TS Conductor opened a $134M facility in Hardeeville to produce aluminum encapsulated carbon core conductors, aiming to boost grid capacity for a growing power demand. Heat Watch: Dry, sunny, hotter-than-normal weather is expected to move in across South Carolina this weekend, with drought and wildfire risk concerns lingering. Road Safety: A Myrtle Beach Bike Rally vendor is promoting LED add-on lights to help motorcycles stand out in traffic after another deadly year on SC roads.
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