AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Watch: Drought eased across parts of the Carolinas, but officials say conservation still matters as reservoirs and groundwater recover slowly; Storm Readiness: An interactive radar and weekend forecast warn of showers and thunderstorms with isolated flash flooding risk as a frontal system moves in Aug. 1; Road & Air Quality: SCDOT will close an I-26 eastbound Exit 129 ramp in Lexington County for construction Aug. 7–10; Septic & Water Quality: A Columbia workshop, “Septic Think Tank,” brought together utilities, researchers, and agencies to share local septic management strategies that protect public and environmental health; PFAS Cleanup: A new report says U.S. military bases are delaying cleanup of toxic “forever chemicals,” pushing deadlines out decades; Wildlife & Public Safety: DNR is investigating an alligator attack near Myrtle Beach after a dog was taken; Invasive Species: North Carolina confirmed yellow-legged hornets in Matthews, raising alarms for honeybees and pollination; Local Industry: BMW’s Upstate EV battery assembly ramps up in Woodruff, while Silfab Solar temporarily pauses Fort Mill production Aug. 5–11 due to supply delays and routine maintenance.
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