AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Road Work: Chapin is set to break ground Friday on a $90 million Columbia Avenue Corridor Improvement Project, expanding key stretches from two lanes to four and reworking intersections to ease congestion into downtown. Coastal Safety: South Carolina DPH is urging safer summer water habits as drowning risk rises, with reminders to keep kids from swimming alone and to use proper barriers around pools. Beach Travel Buzz: Southern Living ranked 10 South Carolina beach towns in its “50 Best Beach Towns in the South,” with Hilton Head Island landing at No. 3 and other mentions including Isle of Palms, Kiawah Island, and Beaufort. Weather Watch: Drought conditions are easing statewide after repeated showers and thunderstorms, but officials say more rain is still needed for full recovery. Tourism + Tech: Google’s Nuvem subsea cable has landed in Myrtle Beach, adding another major connectivity boost to the state’s coastal infrastructure. Wildlife on the Shore: Sullivan’s Island students helped protect the first sea turtle nest of the 2026 season by clearing hazards and keeping beach equipment from blocking hatchlings. Big-Name Entertainment: Carolina Country Music Fest returns June 4–7 in Myrtle Beach, and the event is adding a daily matchmaking setup for singles.
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