AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRed Snapper Fight: A federal judge has temporarily blocked South Atlantic red snapper exempted fishing permits, shutting down the expanded recreational seasons that were set to start in Florida May 22 and later in SC, just days before Memorial Day. Coastal Policy: SC Attorney General Alan Wilson backed coastal states’ research permits in court, arguing local knowledge should guide sustainable management. Drought & Water: Aiken asked residents to voluntarily cut non-essential water use by about 25% as severe drought covers all SC counties. Local Infrastructure: SCDOT plans bridge closures for repairs—Beatty Road over Stoop Creek starting June 1 (through June 26) and Boney Road over Boney Creek starting June 1 (through late June). Public Health: Anderson County confirmed a rabid feral cat; one person was exposed and six other cats were potentially exposed. Memorial Day Weather: Rain and storms are expected across the Carolinas, with some areas at risk for heavy downpours.
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