AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Storm Watch: South Carolina is heading into a week of mid-90s heat with scattered afternoon storms, plus a bigger risk of rain where a front stalls—so keep an eye on alerts and be ready for downpours. Heat Dome Health Alert: Across the U.S., a persistent “heat dome” is expected to push temperatures 15–25 degrees above normal for days, including dangerous warm nights that don’t let people recover. Local Power & Safety: Heavy rain and storms in the Charlotte region left tens of thousands without power, with officials urging people to stay clear of downed lines. Lowcountry Data Center Moratorium: Colleton County approved a six-month pause on data center approvals after community concerns and a lawsuit, buying time to review land-use rules. Cleaner Power Push for AI: Renewable energy allies are pressuring states and regulators to ensure fast-growing data centers don’t lock in fossil-fuel power as AI demand surges. Forests to Carbon Credits? South Carolina DNR is exploring whether state forests could be used for carbon credits, with a consultant mapping how it might work. Coastal Wildlife Spot: The Francis Beidler Forest Audubon Center highlights South Carolina’s ancient cypress-tupelo swamp and bird sanctuary, with expanded conservation land and public trails. Charleston Jobs & Industry: Boeing is leasing an 80,000-square-foot office in the Charleston area as part of its 787 expansion, with plans to add 1,000 jobs over five years.
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