AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: The National Weather Service has a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. EDT, covering parts of the Carolinas— including upstate SC counties like Greenville, Spartanburg, and York— with damaging wind gusts the main threat. Labor Day Heat: Charlotte-area forecasts warn of another very hot, humid day with heat index values pushing into the 100s before storms roll in later Saturday. Coastal Safety & Preparedness: Emergency officials are urging Lowcountry residents to plan ahead for storms and flooding as hurricane season continues through Nov. 30. Wildlife & Invasives: A new University of Georgia study on invasive joro spiders suggests they eat a wider mix of insects than native orb weavers, easing fears of direct food competition in Georgia and South Carolina. Local Waterway Work: A seven-year push to dredge Murrells Inlet is moving closer to reality, aiming to deepen the inlet and protect marsh wildlife and grass. Agriculture History: The S.C. Agricultural Museum is ramping up efforts to preserve farming stories and artifacts—from hydroponics and drones to older tools and labor history.
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