AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoad Safety Crackdown: South Carolina is joining a multi-state “Operation Southern Slow Down” through July 18, with extra patrols targeting aggressive speeders on interstates and state roads. Florida reports thousands of tickets last year, and drivers caught at very high speeds can face steep fines and even criminal charges. Local Detour for Travelers: SCDOT has closed the Latimer Mill Road Bridge over Horse Creek in Greenville County for repairs; detours are posted and updates will follow as an expedited plan is developed. Heat Alert for Trips: Forecasts call for intense summer heat returning to South Carolina, with highs in the low-to-mid 90s and “feels like” conditions near 100-plus, plus periodic afternoon/evening storms. Beach Nature Watch: Folly Beach Turtle Watch held its first public loggerhead nest inventory, counting 116 nests so far this season (below last year’s record 135). Hospitality Business News: A new SC program pairs the South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association with Ragnar Hospitality Insurance to help bars and restaurants find more affordable liquor liability coverage. Tourism & Community: Charleston’s Miss South Carolina 2026, Lindsay Jones, will represent the state at the Miss America pageant in September.
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