AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeat Watch: Meteorologists warn a strong, long-lasting heat dome will push temperatures 15–25 degrees above normal across much of the U.S., with dangerous hotter nights and added wildfire risk. State Budget & Local Projects: The SC House is weighing more than $300M in local earmarks, including a $10M plan to resurface the historic Socastee swing bridge, as lawmakers negotiate a budget stalemate. Upstate Housing Costs: Greenville County’s median home sale price hit $368,146 in May 2026—about 25% higher than five years ago—fueling affordability pressure in the Upstate. Abortion Numbers: South Carolina reported a 16% drop in in-state abortions last year after the six-week ban took hold, with most procedures occurring before the six-week mark. Public Safety Debate: Hilton Head Island is again debating whether to create its own police department after a July 4 shooting reignited staffing and response concerns. Consumer Fraud Fallout: A 46-state settlement requires Cash App parent Block to pay $45M after regulators said the app misled users about fraud safety. Local Business Update: A Columbia burger spot, Burger Tavern 77, closed for renovations but hasn’t reopened as of this week, leaving customers in limbo.
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