AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLGBTQ+ Safety Watch: South Carolina earned a failing grade for LGBTQ+ equality and safety, with gaps in statewide protections for employment, housing, and healthcare. Community & Kids: Yemassee opened its splash pad for the summer, with local students helping kick off the fun. Juneteenth Culture: Columbia’s South Carolina Juneteenth Freedom Fest marks its 10th year at Finlay Park with national entertainment, youth activities, and vendors. Arts for Aging: New research suggests regular arts and cultural engagement may slow biological aging as much as exercise. Local Government & Housing: Summerville officials discussed new zoning districts as Charleston’s library gets new wheels. Public Health Alert: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to the highest risk level after possible Salmonella contamination in products sold across 41 states. Food & Safety: Doctors warn “dirty soda” trends can pack extreme sugar loads and behave more like dessert than a drink. Sports & Pride: South Carolina’s Alicia Tournebize’s future gets buzz as her mom, Isabelle Fijalkowski, heads toward the Hall of Fame. Historic Memory: Charleston’s Emanuel Nine Memorial previewed its fall opening as a free, permanent public space honoring the victims. State Budget: The SC Board of Economic Advisors updated revenue forecasts, adding more money for the next two fiscal years.
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