AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: President Trump rallied in Myrtle Beach for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the Aug. 25 GOP runoff, framing it as a test of his influence and warning Democrats could “impeach” him if they win in November. Campaign Trail: Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina to court Black voters, pointing to federal dollars he helped bring to the state and drawing a warmer reception than in 2020. Road Safety: Rock band Buckcherry’s tour bus was involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash on I-26 near Spartanburg; the band says members and crew were unharmed, but one person died. Local Infrastructure: SCDOT plans temporary daytime lane closures on US 321 in Jasper County (6:30 a.m.–8 p.m., Aug. 24–28) for widening work. Family & Community: Jasper County’s population jumped 6% (2024–2025), driving plans for more parks, trails, and youth recreation. Travel & Leisure: Conway, S.C., is a Hallmark “Merriest Christmas Town” finalist, with public voting open and a chance to host a future Christmas movie filming. Sports: Furman travels to Columbia to face South Carolina in women’s soccer, with the match streamed on SEC Network+. Public Safety (Beach): A 10-year-old was rescued from a rip current off Myrtle Beach by a stranger who jumped in to help.
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