AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Centers & Local Control: Orangeburg County moved toward a temporary pause on new data center development after residents raised concerns about land use, water, power demand, and noise, joining other S.C. counties weighing moratoriums. County Zoning Debate: In Greenwood, council advanced a zoning amendment for data centers despite pushback from residents and planners who urged a longer moratorium to study impacts on water, infrastructure, noise, and land use. Coastal Wildlife: North Atlantic right whales were spotted in a major shipping corridor, underscoring the ongoing risk of vessel strikes and entanglement for a species with fewer than 400 left. Pollinator Season: A reminder that pollinators drive much of South Carolina’s wild plant and crop life—so protecting habitat matters for food and biodiversity. Public Safety & Weather: NWS confirmed Tuesday storms produced a tornado in western North Carolina, a sign to stay alert as severe weather patterns shift. Community Stewardship: IOP Beach Sweep teaches kids to keep trash out of local waters—small actions that protect wildlife and clean water.
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