AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHunting Island Tourism Boost: Hunting Island Lighthouse reopened to visitors after a $4.75M stabilization and preservation project, with climbing tickets $5 and virtual reality options for those who can’t climb. Lowcountry Growth Watch: Jasper County is the fastest-growing in the U.S. by percentage, driven by domestic migration, pushing leaders to plan for roads, water, and sewer as Hardeeville expands. Coastal Real Estate: Toll Brothers announced a new luxury townhome community, Townes of Prince Creek West, coming soon to Murrells Inlet with pricing starting in the low $400,000s and sales expected in late fall 2026. Travel Costs on the Move: Gas prices are rising again as Middle East tensions and oil-market volatility continue; South Carolina’s statewide average is reported around $4.06. Memorial Day Safety & Crowds: Officials reported a “flight of terror” after a pilot flew extremely low over Pawleys Island, and separate crash updates continued across the region as holiday travel ramps up. Local Community Events: Myrtle Beach’s Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Tournament is set for Sept. 26, 2026, benefiting SOS Care’s Project Lifesaver.
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