AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLowcountry Forests Under Pressure: A proposed Elba Bridge natural gas pipeline is drawing fierce opposition from Lowcountry forestry leaders, who warn it would cut through floodplains and key waterways and threaten water quality, wildlife, and a forest economy that employs more people statewide than any other industry. Memorial Day Water Safety: As drought and heat linger, South Carolina officials are urging people to treat lakes, rivers, and beaches as risky—not “sterile”—citing bacteria, algal blooms, and drowning hazards, plus a “How’s My SC River” tool for tracking conditions. Drought Watch: Ridgeland is asking residents to voluntarily conserve water, while North Carolina drought has intensified in multiple western counties. Weather Disruptions: A cold front is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms across SC through the holiday weekend. Hurricane Outlook: NOAA is forecasting a below-normal Atlantic season, but still warns that one storm can make it a bad year. Politics & Rights: NAACP leaders are pushing a boycott of certain college sports tied to voting-rights rollbacks, sparking debate over who should carry the message.
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