AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Courts & Climate Funding: A South Carolina federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally cut environmental justice grants, a blow that includes a $20M EPA grant rescinded from the Walker River Paiute Tribe in Nevada. Boating & Coastal Economy: West Marine filed for Chapter 11 and plans to close 59 stores nationwide, including four in South Carolina. Wildlife Health Alert: South Carolina health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon in Orangeburg County; three people and one dog were exposed and the dog will be quarantined. Invasive Species Watch: Southeast Georgia DNR warns tegus are showing up more often, threatening wildlife by raiding nests and potentially spreading parasites. Weather & Heat Safety: A cooler start is expected in South Carolina, but rain chances build later in the week; nearby Savannah issued an extreme heat advisory with heat indices around 105–110. Infrastructure Updates: Greenville’s Church Street Bridge reopens after a $22M rehab, and East Butler Road’s bridge over I-385 is closing for summer repairs. Agribusiness Grants: SC’s ACRE awarded $215,000 to 12 agribusinesses through its Advanced Entrepreneurship program.
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