AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Weather & Drought Watch: South Carolina saw a broad, mostly beneficial rain shield after Tropical Storm Arthur, with the worst thunderstorm activity staying near the coast; meanwhile, drought remains a concern in parts of the Carolinas as rainfall deficits linger. Flood Risk From Arthur’s Remnants: The storm’s aftermath kept the Southeast on alert for life-threatening flash flooding, with the National Weather Service warning that just a few inches of fast-moving water can be dangerous. Plastic Pollution Lawsuit: Congaree Riverkeeper sued a plant after allegedly finding 10,000+ plastic pellets in the Congaree River, alleging unpermitted toxic discharges and harm to aquatic life. Local Wildlife Encounters: Berkeley County reported an alligator “posted up” on a Moncks Corner front porch, later secured and relocated with help from SCDNR. Clean Energy & Jobs: Venom EV plans a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility in Summerville, aiming to create 60 jobs. Water & Infrastructure: Aiken County Council urged Central Electric Power Cooperative to use existing rights-of-way and expand public input as it weighs a proposed transmission line. Community & Climate Resilience: Francis Marion University extended President Fred Carter’s contract and honored a longtime faculty member at its Ecuador biological station—supporting ongoing environmental research.
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