AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoExtreme Heat & Cooling Help: South Carolina is bracing for another dangerous heat stretch, with heat index values pushing into the triple digits and Savannah extending cooling center hours and splash pad access. Hurricane Watch: Meteorologists say a Saharan dust plume is likely to arrive in South Carolina late Thursday, which may disrupt storm strengthening even as the season stays active—so officials urge residents to review emergency plans. Roads & Resilience: Gov. Henry McMaster signed a law overhauling the state Department of Transportation, including changes to how roads are managed and new funding set aside for pothole repairs. Local Land-Use Fight: A lawsuit from the Southern Environmental Law Center challenges Spartanburg County’s handling of a proposed data center, arguing the project was classified in a way that limits public review. Wildlife & Habitat: Lake Lure is reopening for the first time since Hurricane Helene, while a rare fishing cat is set to visit a Florida museum via a South Carolina conservation institute—spotlighting wetland protection. Public Health & Pets: “Bobcat Fever” is flagged as a threat to outdoor-exposed domestic cats, spread by lone star ticks.
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