AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMemorial Day chaos at the coast: Nineteen people were injured in a stampede early Sunday at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, after a person started running and triggered a brief chain reaction in the crowd; officials said there were no confirmed fights, weapons, or direct threats, and injuries were not life-threatening. Storm risk for weekend plans: Flash flooding is possible across South Carolina with heavy rain and thunderstorms likely at times through Monday, including a forecast for 0.25–0.5 inches tonight and more rounds of showers and storms Memorial Day. Coastal safety reminder: The National Weather Service flags rip currents as the top beach-related killer—danger is often highest when conditions look calm. Infrastructure push: Segra completed a 600G inland fiber route from the Myrtle Beach cable landing hub into Charlotte and Raleigh, aiming to move more international traffic inland. Local governance friction: Port Royal is trying to revive MCIP funding for port redevelopment, but Beaufort County school board members worry it could divert money from public schools.
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