AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Weather & Heat Preparedness: Lowcountry emergency officials are urging residents to plan now for hurricane-season risks and fast-changing conditions, while Charlotte-area forecasts warn of dangerous heat followed by strong to severe storms over the Labor Day weekend. Water Safety & Public Health: A Myrtle Beach-area family tragedy is renewing focus on water safety for children with autism, and a wider E. coli outbreak tied to frozen blueberries has grown to 17 cases, with recalls reaching stores that include South Carolina. Coastal & Wildlife Protection: A seven-year push to dredge Murrells Inlet is nearing reality, aiming to deepen the inlet and protect marsh grass and wildlife while improving navigation safety. Invasive Species Watch: A new University of Georgia study suggests invasive joro spiders may not directly outcompete native orb weavers for food, because their diets differ. Energy & Resilience Tech: Santee Cooper is partnering with Google Cloud to use AI-driven weather modeling for better load forecasting and financial planning. Local Land & Infrastructure Concerns: The Waccamaw Indian People are raising worries about future I-73 construction near the Little Pee Dee River. Cyber & Privacy Risk: Thomson Reuters’ cloud breach reportedly exposed sensitive court-linked personal data across multiple states, including South Carolina.
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