AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoInvasive Species & Pollinators: South Carolina’s Lowcountry is fighting back against yellow-legged hornets, with Clemson’s apiary team removing hundreds of nests this year to protect honeybees and local biodiversity. Weather & Public Health: A dangerous heat wave is keeping overnight temperatures high, with Charleston flagged among places not expected to cool below 80°F—raising heat illness risk even when daytime highs ease. Local Environment & Clean Energy: Columbia is asking a judge to dismiss a solar dispute tied to a wastewater-treatment plant project, where conflict-of-interest concerns collide with EPA grant rules. Wildlife & Ecosystems: Florence is seeking proposals for art installations at Nature Park, a reminder that public spaces can support habitat and community engagement. Agriculture & Climate Impacts: In nearby Wilkes County, beekeepers report a bumper sourwood honey harvest after a mix of warm nights and sunny days—while noting that too much rain or extreme heat can disrupt nectar flow. Governance: Gov. Henry McMaster named Darline Graham Nordone as interim U.S. senator after Lindsey Graham’s death, setting up a special election that will shape South Carolina’s next policy direction.
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