AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat Watch: Upstate South Carolina is stuck under a lingering heat dome, with forecasts calling for above-normal temperatures through at least Sept. 21 (and possibly into late September), after 2026’s summer was the warmest on record for the contiguous U.S. Wetlands & Wildlife: A new “Into the Wild” look at Carolina bays explains how these hidden, oval wetlands fill and dry with the seasons—creating habitat for frogs, salamanders, insects, and other wildlife. Trash & Water Quality: An editorial highlights how road litter and limited river protections leave too many waterways below acceptable standards, urging more volunteer action and stronger cleanup efforts. Rabies Alerts: CDC reports rising rabies cases nationwide, and South Carolina DPH confirmed rabies-positive skunks in Liberty—urging residents to avoid wild animals and call health officials if exposure is possible. Rural Health Funding: South Carolina is set to receive $200M in federal rural health transformation money, including new MRI/CT upgrades and mobile care plans for multiple counties. Data Centers & Policy: Local and national coverage keeps circling back to data-center growth—raising questions about energy use, oversight, and environmental impacts as lawmakers weigh new rules. PFAS Fight: Corteva is pushing back against state attorneys general trying to block its planned split over PFAS-related claims.
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