AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHeat & Storms: South Carolina is in a mid-summer pattern of intense heat, high humidity, and afternoon thunderstorms, with heat indexes hitting 100–102° in the Upstate and a cold front expected to boost rain chances over the weekend. Drought Watch: Recent rain has eased drought in some areas, but officials warn many places remain below normal and short bursts of heavy rain don’t soak in enough to fully recover. Water & Wastewater: In Riceboro, residents are pushing for answers after a public meeting on whether treated wastewater from Tradeport East could be discharged into the North Newport River; officials say no decision is made yet. Wastewater Upgrades: Laurens County and the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission secured nearly $1 million in CDBG funding for a Clinton-area force main replacement, and Bluffton is set to break ground on a project to connect about 100 homes to sewer service to protect the May River watershed. Native Landscaping: Isle of Palm is inviting residents to enter a native landscaping contest to support local trees and pollinator-friendly plants. Nuclear Oversight: Environmental groups are challenging the NNSA’s plutonium pit environmental review, arguing key information about whether new pits are needed is missing as the public comment period nears.
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