AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTropical Storm Arthur Watch: The first named storm of the Atlantic season, Arthur, is moving inland and could bring heavy rain, flash-flood risk, and tornado threats across parts of the Southeast, including South Carolina. Road & Traffic Impacts: SCDOT will start SC 160 interchange improvements over I-77 in York County June 21, closing key intersections until June 28 (weather dependent). Local Construction Bids: Bellefonte Borough Council approved contracts totaling about $925,000 for the Talleyrand Stage project, with some members raising concerns about water-supply and restroom maintenance responsibilities. Water & Wildlife Safety: A Berkeley County homeowner reported a rogue alligator on a porch; DNR and animal control helped relocate it to a safer setting. Environmental Justice in the Courts: A federal judge ordered the National Park Service to restore removed exhibits tied to slavery and climate change, setting up a major legal fight. Waste & Recycling Expansion: TPG plans to buy Waste Eliminator and Liberty Waste Solutions, aiming to expand landfill diversion, recycling, and composting capacity across the Southeast. Upstate Conservation Storytelling: Upstate Forever received a grant to use drones and new imaging tools to better communicate land and water protection efforts.
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