AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouthern Baptists & Gender Roles: The Southern Baptist Convention voted 6,028–2,026 to advance a formal ban on women pastors, with South Carolina pastor Doug Mize the lone notable opponent. School Safety & Spending: South Carolina Education Department is investigating reports of thefts from school buses, saying security has been strengthened and tips will be pursued. Health for Newborns: SCDPH expanded its newborn screening panel to include Hunter syndrome (MPS-II) and Fabry disease, now screening for 60 conditions. Local Education Budget: Dorchester School District Two approved its 2027 budget after projecting a multi-million shortage, including a $2,500 teacher pay increase. Culture in Charleston: Spoleto Festival highlights from Charleston’s Arts & Culture Lab spotlight standout performances mixing international and local talent. Food & Health Watch: A new report finds synthetic dyes still show up in about 1 in 5 U.S. packaged foods, with concerns rising for kids’ products. On-the-Water Safety: SCDNR warns boating deaths are already up this season, urging life jackets, sober skippers, and engine cut-off switches. Sports & Community Pride: USC women’s basketball again led the nation in attendance for a 12th straight season, averaging about 15,400 fans per game.
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