AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLocal Culture Spotlight: A 79-year-old Green superfan, Virginia Whitmore, is still chasing Barry Manilow—she’s now attended 42 concerts and is hoping his rescheduled shows (including Jan. 17 in Florida) aren’t the last. Education & Access: South Carolina schools and libraries are watching the federal E-Rate broadband program closely as the Trump administration reviews whether it should be narrowed, with officials and advocates warning cuts could hit connectivity. City Growth: Greenville City Council approved record-breaking annexation along Woodruff Road/I-385, including a major commercial area with new zoning plans. Community Safety: Coastal Carolina University and SCDOT agreed on major Highway 544 upgrades after deadly crashes—lower speed near campus and a pedestrian-activated signal are among the changes. Public Health Watch: The FBI is warning parents about a growing online threat tied to nihilistic violent extremism targeting kids and teens. Justice & Accountability: In Laurens County, families say a guilty plea recanted in a boating-deaths case, extending uncertainty for victims’ loved ones. Local Crime: A Blythewood man was arrested on child sexual exploitation material charges, with the AG’s ICAC Task Force citing a CyberTipline report. Sports & Tradition: HBCU football delivered big moments and rivalry energy, with standout performances and marching-band culture front and center. Money News: A $500,000 Powerball Double Play ticket sold in Seneca remains unclaimed.
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