AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: Rep. Ralph Norman has officially jumped into the GOP special Senate primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham, setting up a crowded Aug. 11 contest after Trump endorsed Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, for the seat. Local Culture & Community: At Changing Your Mind Ministries in Greenville, Black candidates and faith leaders framed the race as “bringing intelligence back,” pushing back on “DEI” attacks with a slate of educators and professionals. Legal & Lifestyle: South Carolina’s face-and-neck tattoo restrictions are headed to federal court after a tattoo company and residents sued, arguing the rules violate free speech and unfairly limit where parlors can operate. Public Health: Taylor Farms released a full recall list tied to a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce sold across 27 states, including South Carolina. Sports & Social Talk: The WNBA is again in the spotlight after a coach’s hot-mic “protected species” remark about Angel Reese sparked backlash and a public apology. Heat & Safety: Cooling centers are opening this weekend as officials warn of dangerous heat and humidity across the SC corridor.
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