AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHurricane Season Prep: Dominion Energy is holding statewide meetings with South Carolina local governments to coordinate hurricane response, stressing that relationships and storm plans need to be built before outages hit. Stormwater & Growth: Charleston County approved new development review requirements that require staff to assess traffic and stormwater impacts earlier when higher-density rezonings are requested. Data Center Moratoriums: With no statewide rules, Spartanburg County voted for a one-year pause on new data center applications while residents packed a public meeting with state environmental regulators about a major proposed facility. Plastics Fight: Seventeen GOP attorneys general, including South Carolina’s, sued California over its single-use plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs nationwide. Drinking Water Funding: The EPA announced more than $25 million in grants aimed at improving drinking water systems in small and rural communities, including help addressing PFAS and lead. Wildlife & Conservation: Volunteers in the Lowcountry helped capture diamondback terrapins for a conservation study, highlighting ongoing local biodiversity work. Outdoor Learning: Santee Cooper Outdoors launched a traveling “Bass Class” program to expand youth fishing education and conservation training across South Carolina.
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