AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSonic Boom Mystery in the Midlands: USGS says Thursday’s loud blast across South Carolina wasn’t an earthquake but a sonic boom, with NASA and other groups pointing away from a meteor or space origin as residents reported shaking and a spike in air pressure. Drought Update: Despite Memorial Day weekend rain, the latest Drought Monitor shows all 46 SC counties still in drought, with about a third in extreme conditions—water conservation remains a key message. Harmful Algal Bloom Watch: SCDES issued a recreational watch for Lake Hartwell after cyanobacteria bloom reports; officials advise avoiding contact in affected areas and keeping pets out. Weather Watch: Forecasts call for showers and thunderstorms with a flash-flood risk in parts of SC over the weekend. Local Planning: Horry County opened public comment on its Industrial Corridors Draft as part of IMAGINE 2040, setting up hearings and possible adoption later this summer.
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