AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouth Carolina Senate race: Interim Sen. Darline Graham is pulling ahead in the Aug. 11 GOP special primary, with a new Quantus Insights poll showing her at 30.4% on the initial ballot (33.1% among voters who chose a candidate). Lowcountry pedestrian safety: SCDOT and local partners celebrated 700+ crosswalk upgrades across Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester and Jasper counties, including ADA curb ramps, better markings and updated crossing signals. Weather alert: A severe thunderstorm warning hit the Greenville–Spartanburg area, with damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail possible. Road work basics: A Q&A explains who flaggers are, how they’re hired, and what drivers should know when construction traffic control is in place. Outdoor safety reminder: A viral clip from Hunting Island State Park highlights that rattlesnakes can swim—so watch where you wade. Gas prices: The national regular average slipped to $4.06, while GasBuddy reports point to lower local deals in parts of Oconee, Clarendon and Chesterfield counties. Tourism development: Charleston’s proposed Tempo by Hilton hotel near MUSC got updated renderings as it clears key regulatory steps.
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