AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDolly Parton in South Carolina: A Greenville writer recalls a 2011 call with the late icon as her ties to the Palmetto State—from Lockhart roots to a Myrtle Beach dinner theater investment—remain part of her legacy. Scam alerts for travelers: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Dillon, Simpsonville, Goose Creek, Chapin, and Graniteville among South Carolina cities with notable July scam reports, a reminder to watch for online purchase and “processing fee” style schemes. Culture on the move: Summerville’s first-ever Japanese Festival drew hundreds with performances and hands-on activities, showing how Lowcountry events are turning visitors into regulars. Road safety stop: An I-77 welcome center tragedy in Surry County left a woman dead after a tree limb struck her—another caution for travelers during stormy weather. Outdoors & wildlife: A Savannah River triathlete survived an alligator attack by squeezing the animal’s eye, while a separate report argues feral hogs and invasive carp are here to stay. Local community spotlight: Greenwood County School District 50 celebrated multilingual students and families at a Many Languages event.
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