AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics & Culture Clash: The S.C. Arts Commission chair stepped down after the board denied grants to two Upstate LGBTQ arts groups, leaving the Greenville Gay Men’s Chorus and Proud Mary Theatre Company to argue the decision is discriminatory. Public Health: South Carolina reported 670 measles cases this year, the second-highest total in the U.S., with officials stressing vaccination as the key defense even as the state reports no active cases. Education & Privacy: The S.C. Law Enforcement Division was notified of a cybersecurity incident involving Frontline Education used by Upstate districts, with possible exposure of student medical records and employee data. Campaign Trail: Pediatrician Dr. Annie Andrews launched her “Patients and Prices” tour across South Carolina, tying healthcare costs and Medicaid cuts to her Senate bid. Local Safety & Infrastructure: Conway is moving ahead with a new traffic signal at Highway 701 and Janette Street near an elementary school after residents flagged dangerous conditions. Community Spotlight: A Columbia-area talk at Lander featured former state lawmaker Vincent Sheheen on how South Carolina history shaped state government. Sports & Entertainment: Jim Bakker’s legacy remains in Fort Mill as the televangelist dies at 86, while local sports coverage continues to spotlight S.C. college teams and matchups.
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