AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChild Care Crisis: Laurens County First Steps warns DSS Smart Start Child Care Scholarship cuts will hit working families hard as renewals stall after a December 2025 pause, with only 11 scholarships slated for FY2027 versus 20 in FY2026. Heat & Water Stress: Loris declared a severe drought emergency for the Pee Dee River Basin, tightening GSWSA excess-water thresholds and asking residents to cut use by 25% (and 20% for other users). Wildlife & Fisheries: South Carolina tightened red drum rules starting Tuesday—bag limits drop to one fish per person and hook/size restrictions aim to boost survival. PFAS Watch: The FDA moved to limit PFAS in bottled water, setting up standards tied to EPA drinking-water limits. Coastal Resilience: Isle of Palms begins its first large-scale beach renourishment in six years this month, while SC braces for a heat wave around July 4. Food Waste Policy: California’s “sell by” label ban is part of a broader push to reduce confusion and waste—an issue with national ripple effects. Local Growth & Land Use: Novant filed steps for a new hospital in Nexton, and Costco submitted plans for a North Charleston store near I-26.
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