AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoData Center Backlash: A new report highlights how opposition to data centers is growing across the U.S., with voters citing higher electricity bills, water use, and loss of local control—showing the fight is becoming bipartisan. Public Health—Mosquito Season: South Carolina DPH urges residents to follow the “7 Ts” to cut mosquito breeding and reduce risk from diseases like West Nile. Wildlife Health Alert: A rabid cat was confirmed near Holliday Dam Road and Leach Road in Anderson County; one person and six feral cats were potentially exposed, and DPH is urging anyone with contact to call. Coastal Conservation: Sullivan’s Island students helped protect the first sea turtle nest of the 2026 season by clearing hazards and keeping beach areas undisturbed. Severe Weather Safety: A woman died after a wind-blown umbrella struck her at a Lake Marion restaurant, with officials reviewing weather data after reports of a sudden, intense gust. Local Growth Watch: Jasper County is the fastest-growing in the U.S. by percentage, driven by domestic migration, pushing leaders to plan for roads, water, and sewer capacity. Historic Tourism: Hunting Island’s black-and-white lighthouse reopened after a $4.75M stabilization and preservation project.
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