AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Jobs & Industry: The U.S. DOT’s Maritime Administration awarded $35.18 million to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands for equipment, infrastructure, and workforce training. Lowcountry Tourism: Georgetown’s waterfront The George Hotel is spotlighted as the latest chapter in the city’s preservation-and-tourism push. Travel Stops: Buc-ee’s Benton in Arkansas is set to open Aug. 17 at 6 a.m., with the city expecting a big crowd and 200+ jobs. Roads & Getting Around (Horry): A shared-use path is coming along Holmestown Road with a new crosswalk at Scipio Lane, funded by SCPRT, with work continuing into early 2027. Lake Murray Boating: Dominion says Lake Murray Dam intake-tower restoration is substantially complete, but boating near the dam will face new restrictions. Local Safety: Myrtle Beach police arrested a suspect in the murder of a Jamaican woman found with a gunshot wound. Gas Watch: South Carolina pump prices stayed mixed, with regular averaging $3.55 statewide (week ending Aug. 8) while diesel and premium varied by county. Community Events: Fort Mill and Tega Cay are invited to the York County Out of the Darkness Walk on Sept. 12 for suicide prevention and remembrance.
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