AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorkforce & Community: SC Works Midlands hosted a Dislocated Workers Job Fair in Winnsboro after the MLILY Mattress Company fire, bringing 41 employers to help displaced workers and other job seekers find roles across manufacturing, healthcare, law enforcement, and more. Public Safety: Gov. Henry McMaster ordered South Carolina flags at half-staff to honor Columbia Police Officer Christopher DeLong Jr., killed responding to a domestic disturbance; another officer was wounded and released from the hospital. Local History: The Blythewood Historical Society’s American Revolution series wrapped with a talk on how the flintlock musket shaped battlefield tactics. Education & Culture Wars: The Trump administration proposed a rule that could strip tax-exempt status from private schools and colleges that provide race-targeted help via admissions, scholarships, or facilities. Family & Tragedy: A 911 call captured the frantic moments after 5-year-old autistic Saylor Hayes vanished from a Pawleys Island rental; her parents were later arrested and agreed to extradition to South Carolina. Boating Safety: SCDNR will run courtesy boat inspections statewide over Labor Day weekend to check safety gear and registrations without ticketing during the complimentary stops. Sports & Entertainment: NASCAR’s Chase for the Cup kicks off Sept. 6 at Darlington, while A’ja Wilson added another WNBA Player of the Month award for August.
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