AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCoastal Heat Impacts: Charleston-area businesses and workers are adjusting as an extreme heat warning and heat advisories push heat indexes into the 110s, including halting horse carriage tours when thresholds are hit. Public Health & Safety: Horry County’s first day of school arrives under a heat advisory, with officials urging water, shade, and limiting outdoor activity. Wildlife & Habitat: South Carolina researchers at USC say xanthan-gum–based biopolymers could help erosion resistance and reduce flood damage. Energy & Pollution: Duke Energy’s new long-range plan for data centers is drawing calls for stronger consumer protections from regulators, with critics warning it could mean higher bills and more pollution-heavy infrastructure. Coastal Conservation Win: Kiawah Island’s Captain Sams Spit settlement clears the way to preserve a 170-acre peninsula in perpetuity after years of legal fights. Local Environment Management: SCDNR is adding an extra antlerless deer tag to encourage doe harvests and help balance deer populations. Industrial Fire Fallout: The MLily USA mattress plant fire in Winnsboro is a total loss, with crews still working hot spots and environmental monitoring underway.
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