AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Routes for Travelers: Breeze Airways announced new service that could boost South Carolina travel, including 2x-weekly flights from Trenton-Mercer Airport to Charleston starting Sept. 20, plus new links to Fort Myers and Vero Beach. Conservation & Outdoor Access: Dorchester County dedicated its first-ever state forest, Old Beech Hill State Forest, protecting more than 1,000 acres and setting up future hiking, hunting, and birdwatching opportunities. Drought Impacts Summer Plans: Severe South Carolina drought is pushing river residents and tourists to change holiday weekend plans, with families abandoning usual boat and swimming spots. America 250 Tourism Spotlight: Charleston is leaning into the nation’s 250th birthday with Revolutionary-era talks, Carolina Day events tied to Sullivan’s Island, and other arts-and-culture programming. Local Travel Culture: A new “book travel” trend is turning vacations into reading-focused itineraries, with travelers seeking destinations tied to stories they love. Safety Note for Visitors: A Ridgeland man was sentenced to eight years for a 2019 hit-and-run death of a pedestrian in Shell Point, underscoring the importance of road safety around events and nightlife.
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