AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSenate Seat Shake-Up: South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to finish Sen. Lindsey Graham’s term after his death at 71, making her the state’s first woman in the U.S. Senate; the move follows Trump’s recommendation and sparks “nepotism” and “no elections” backlash online. Public Safety: South Carolina Highway Patrol is joining a multi-state “Operation Southern Slow Down” aimed at cutting speed-related crashes, with guidance to call 911 during road emergencies. Community & Pride: Columbia’s Capital Club, a prominent gay bar, is set to reopen July 17 after months-long closure tied to insurance underwriting issues. Health & Lifestyle: A new report highlights how weight-stigma and misinformation spread around GLP-1s, while another story shares practical prevention tips for cyclosporiasis amid a wider outbreak. Education Funding: SC Lottery transferred $606.8M to education programs in FY2026, near a record. Culture: A South Carolina-based Gullah Kinfolk Traveling Theater brings a Gullah Geechee retelling of the American Revolution to audiences.
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