AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoAir Quality & Health: South Carolina-linked legal pressure is building as GOP attorneys general, including Kentucky AG Russell Coleman, ask the U.S. Supreme Court to roll back stricter EPA soot pollution limits—arguing the rules exceed EPA authority, while supporters say they protect public health. Extreme Weather & Safety: Upstate South Carolina is bracing for a late-summer heatwave with dangerous heat index values through Labor Day, and York County schools are already planning around heat rules that can shift or cancel practices. Local Environment & Wildlife: South Carolina health officials confirmed a rabid raccoon in Rock Hill exposed two people and a dog, urging residents to avoid wild animals and report bites or scratches. Conservation & Education: The South Carolina State Museum officially opened the Carolina Wildlife Garden, a native-plant habitat built to support pollinators like monarchs and other wildlife. Coastal & Ports: South Carolina Ports and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a feasibility study to explore deepening part of Charleston Harbor near North Charleston, starting environmental and economic analysis. Infrastructure & Water: Cayce repainted a water tower mural on its water system, replacing a long-running Carolina-themed design with the city logo. Community Planning: Landrum shared more details on the first five miles of the Saluda Grade Trail, including width, crossings, and wetland-sensitive routing.
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