AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWeather & Hazards: The National Weather Service is warning South Carolinians to expect more showers and thunderstorms this week, especially in the Upstate, as Gulf moisture and unstable air keep storms rolling. Coastal Storm Update: NWS also confirmed an EF-0 waterspout/tornado that moved onshore at Folly Beach Saturday, with more waterspouts possible Monday near the Southeast coast. Conservation Media: SCETV and SCDNR are launching a new conservation storytelling initiative, “Into the Wild,” premiering Aug. 5 to spotlight wildlife, waterways, and natural-resource programs. Public Health Watch: DPH says South Carolina has 37 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases for July (43 total this year) and notes the state’s cases don’t match the national outbreak pattern. Food Safety: Publix recalled GreenWise frozen organic blueberries and mixed berries in eight states, including South Carolina, due to possible E. coli contamination. Resilience & Housing: SC Office of Resilience and Google expanded a $1M partnership with Habitat for Humanity SC to scale home weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades for storm-impacted families. Pipeline Fight: Southern environmental groups sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over a “fast-track” Nationwide Permit 12 renewal, arguing it sidesteps required environmental reviews for natural gas pipelines.
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