AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMemorial Day crackdown: South Carolina troopers are ramping up patrols for the “100 Deadly Days of Summer,” targeting speeding, impaired driving, and seat belts as the holiday travel rush kicks off. Redistricting showdown: The Senate is pushing a controversial congressional map with protests at the State House—supporters say it’s about power, opponents say it’s about disenfranchising voters before early voting starts. Public health watch: In Columbia’s Shandon, officials warn West Nile risk is higher in tree-lined neighborhoods, urging residents to take mosquito precautions. Sports—Gamecocks and beyond: USC softball coach Ashley Chastain Woodard wrapped the 2026 season with disappointment after a regional exit, while NCAA super regionals are underway nationwide with several teams punching tickets to Oklahoma City. Local life: Haig Point on Daufuskie Island announced a $40M “Project Harmony” to upgrade its golf courses, and Lake Lure reopened its iconic lake after Helene, signaling a stronger summer tourism season. Safety on the water: SCDNR is urging boaters to wear life jackets and use sober-skippers after eight boating deaths statewide so far in 2026.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.