AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoExtreme Heat & Storm Watch: Sunday alerts covered parts of the Carolinas, with heat advisories running roughly 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and temperatures near 96°F but feeling like 105°F+; scattered thunderstorms were expected after about 5 p.m., with a 30% rain chance. Disaster Response: The Red Cross sent disaster-trained volunteers to help a Summerville family after a house fire during the extreme heat warning period. Coastal Wildlife: Kiawah Island logged nearly 500 sea turtle nests this season (about 495 over 10 miles), a standout year for loggerhead nesting—though hatchling survival still faces steep odds. Local Jobs & Industry: Trison Wells announced a $3.37M expansion in Walterboro/Colleton County adding 30 jobs, including a new liquid-fill production line. Policy & Environment: Conservationists are preparing for leadership change at the S.C. Coastal Conservation League, while lawmakers weigh environmental permitting questions tied to a major EV plant cost overrun. Feral Hogs: A new look at feral hogs highlights why control is so hard and why federal efforts are ramping up.
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