AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWater & Utilities: Calhoun Falls voted to start talks with Abbeville on water and sewer options, while explicitly rejecting Abbeville’s proposed takeover terms. Severe Weather: After Tuesday’s storms, the Carolinas get a drier, less humid Wednesday, with another rain chance later this weekend. Rail & Water Safety: Cleanup and repairs continue after a multi-car CSX derailment in Laurens County; one car spilled sodium borate near Lake Greenwood, with containment booms and turbidity curtains used. Heat & Health: South Carolina’s coast remains under dangerous heat advisory conditions, with heat index values pushing toward 110. Groundwater & Data Centers: A report on Google’s Columbia County water use raises groundwater concerns, warning that multiple facilities may be drawing from the same limited aquifer. Wildlife & Invasives: USDA is making $35M available for partnerships to fight feral swine, citing impacts on habitats, soils, water quality, and disease risk. Local Food Systems: ASAP launched a redesigned online Local Food Guide to help residents find nearby farms and markets across the Appalachian region. Climate Science: New research says Arctic winter sea ice never truly stabilized—two record-breaking winters in 2025 and 2026 restored the long-term decline.
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