AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGas Prices Watch: South Carolina’s regular gas averaged $3.98/gal for the week ending Sept. 19, with Charleston County hitting a low of $3.63 and Dorchester County $3.62, while premium prices averaged $4.86/gal statewide. Public Safety on the Coast: Surfside Beach Police added a UTV, funded by the accommodations tax, to speed emergency response between the beach and town. Infrastructure & Flood Resilience: Laurens County says stormwater upgrades in the Watts Mill Neighborhood are complete, funded by a $2.3M ARPA Stormwater Infrastructure Program award. State Infrastructure Score: ASCE’s 2026 report card moved South Carolina from D+ to C-, but still flagged drinking water and bridges as problem areas. Recovery Month Spotlight: Advocates gathered at the Statehouse for National Recovery Month, citing progress and continued need as fentanyl remains a major factor in overdoses. Travel & Tourism Growth: Breeze Airways announced new nonstop routes from Atlantic City International, including Myrtle Beach starting Oct. 22. Family-Friendly Events: Duplin Winery’s 50th Grape Stomp drew visitors for music, wine, and the annual grape-stomping tradition. Monarch Migration: Peak monarch movement is expected around Sept. 24 across much of South Carolina and northern Georgia.
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