AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Watch: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to its highest-risk Class I after possible Salmonella contamination, with 913 cases distributed across 41 states including South Carolina. Local Culture & Community: North Charleston’s Lowcountry Juneteenth Week Festival returns June 15–21 with events like a Juneteenth luncheon featuring Dr. Cleveland Sellers Jr. and “Jazz Under the Stars.” Politics & Identity: A new South Carolina bathroom law is drawing pushback from University of South Carolina trans students, who say it puts them on a “urinary leash” and threatens funding. Sports & Pride: Kevin Schnall was named the new Gamecocks baseball coach, bringing key staff and Coastal momentum to Columbia. Lifestyle & Safety: With heat index values near 110, coastal Georgia and coastal South Carolina are under an extreme heat advisory, with cooling centers and splash pads listed. Faith & Debate: The Southern Baptist Convention voted to advance a formal ban on women pastors, with South Carolina pastor Doug Mize among the lone opponents. Food Trend Warning: “Dirty soda” drinks are under fire for sugar-heavy, dessert-like nutrition that can spike blood sugar and raise chronic-disease risk.
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