AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWater Quality Watch: Congaree Riverkeeper says heavy rain can spike bacteria in Columbia-area rivers, triggering swimming advisories and raising illness risk—especially after downpours when stormwater and possible sewer spills push germs into waterways. Coastal Flooding & Storm Aftermath: Tropical Storm Arthur’s remnants have eased off the Eastern Seaboard, but the Southeast is still dealing with lingering rain and flood risk, a reminder to secure outdoor items and keep emergency alerts on. Local Climate Reality Check: South Carolina’s astronomical summer starts today at the summer solstice, with over 14 hours of daylight—then temperatures typically keep climbing for weeks. Gullah Geechee Land Threats: On Hilton Head and St. Helena Island, unclear titles and surging taxes are pushing Gullah Geechee families off ancestral land, while community groups and legal aid try to keep property in family hands. Exotic Wildlife Oversight: A sloth exhibitor shut down by New York is trying to relaunch in Florida, spotlighting concerns about weak enforcement for exotic animal exhibitors. Road Work: SCDOT lane closures are planned on Pickens Street near USC for pavement repairs, with detours in place.
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