AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHurricane Preparedness: Dorchester County hosted a major hurricane expo in Summerville, pairing emergency experts and first responders with hands-on resources like swift-water rescue demos and a Medical University of South Carolina helicopter, with officials stressing inland flooding as a top killer. Energy & Land Use Fight: A pipeline company filed dozens of court petitions seeking survey access from South Carolina landowners for a proposed natural gas pipeline tied to a new Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper power plant, with opponents citing impacts to the ACE Basin watershed and private property. Wildlife Watch: Manatees are being spotted in the Waccamaw River near Conway, and SCDNR says sightings are rising as the animals migrate and spend time around marinas. Public Health: Virginia reported a record measles surge (77 cases by June 2), raising concerns for travelers moving through major airports like Dulles. Coastal Safety: The National Weather Service issued a rip-current risk for parts of the South Carolina Lowcountry through Wednesday evening. Local Environment Notes: SCDNR also confirmed rabies in a Greenwood skunk and an Orangeburg raccoon, urging residents to avoid wildlife contact and call officials if exposure is possible.
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