AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoConservation & Land Protection: Dorchester County dedicated its first-ever state forest, Old Beech Hill State Forest, preserving 1,600+ acres and protecting timber, wildlife habitat, and future outdoor recreation. Tribal Stewardship: The Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation will hold a ribbon-cutting Saturday for the Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation Tribal Forest in Laurens County, with nearly 23 acres conserved and a hiking trail featuring cultural storytelling. Drought & Water Use: Camden moved to mandatory Stage Two drought restrictions, requiring customers to cut non-essential water use and limit lawn irrigation to twice weekly. Extreme Heat: Upstate South Carolina is bracing for a heat dome with heat indexes up to 113 degrees, with life-threatening conditions possible. Statewide Drought Watch: The U.S. Drought Monitor shows every SC county in some drought stage, with much of the coast in extreme drought and very dry soils in key areas. Ports & Shipping: South Carolina Ports plans to pause container operations at Leatherman Terminal starting Aug. 1 and consolidate work at Wando and North Charleston. Plastics Policy Fight: Seventeen GOP attorneys general, including South Carolina’s, sued California over its single-use plastics packaging law, arguing it will raise costs nationwide. Nuclear Education: Duke Energy opened its Brunswick Energy & Education Center to visitors, highlighting nuclear power and coastal environmental stewardship.
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