AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: Measles cases in the U.S. reached 4,410 by Oct. 15, with South Carolina among 47 jurisdictions reporting cases. Food Access: Harvest Hope says demand across its service area is up 15% from last year. The Greenville food bank distributes more than 30 million pounds of food annually across 20 South Carolina counties as holiday needs grow. Community Care: Dolly Parton donated $100,000 for a healing garden at Union Medical Center, honoring her mother’s roots in nearby Lockhart and giving patients and families a quiet outdoor retreat. Arts & Heritage: The Pat Conroy Literary Festival is celebrating 50 years of The Great Santini; meanwhile, the state Arts Commission says it won’t replace its departing chair after a dispute over LGBTQ+ funding. Education: South Carolina school report cards show continued gains, with 90% of schools rated average or better. Faith & Community: Former Gov. David Beasley joined Martin Luther King III and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at an interfaith forum, urging faith communities to counter contempt with understanding.
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