AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCoastal Flooding: King tides and strong offshore winds are flooding low-lying parts of the South Carolina coast. Charleston-area warnings and advisories cover several counties, with street flooding possible through Wednesday. Data Center Debate: State lawmakers are preparing rules for 2027, including proposals for water-recycling cooling systems, greater disclosure of energy and water use, and limits on where facilities can locate. Drought: The Midlands has gone more than a week without rain, and Columbia is on track for its second-driest year to date; most of the state is expected to stay dry through Friday. ACE Basin: S.C. DNR is inviting public comments on a draft management plan for the 1.6-million-acre reserve, with a 30-day comment period. Land and Water Protection: Gov. Henry McMaster has established a conservation commission to advise on preservation, while a deal will keep 4,400 acres at Clarendon Farms wild. In Mount Pleasant, new septic permits along polluted Shem Creek are raising concerns.
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