AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRedistricting Showdown: Protesters packed the South Carolina State House as the Senate resumed debate on H.5683, with organizers warning the mid-decade congressional map is being pushed “four years early.” Memorial Day Travel Pressure: AAA is flagging a pricey, busy holiday weekend, and South Carolina officials are urging safer boating and smarter timing on the roads. Drought & Water Moves: Aiken asked residents to voluntarily cut non-essential water use as the state’s drought response committee declared severe conditions statewide. Coast & Fisheries: South Carolina AG Alan Wilson backed coastal states’ red snapper research permits in federal court, arguing local waters and fishermen should drive management. Stormy Weekend Weather: Rain and thunderstorms are expected to linger into next week, with lightning already blamed for a high school fire. Local Public Safety: Police are investigating a body found on a Dauphin County roadside, while Lancaster County saw a shooting after a traffic dispute. Conservation Win: The Meyer Lake Tract near the Savannah River was permanently protected as a Heritage Preserve, expanding habitat and drinking-water protection.
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