AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTSA Security Shake-Up: Charleston International Airport is among the first airports to opt into TSA Gold+, a new program that lets private contractors take over security screening checkpoints—an approach TSA unions say could mean job losses and security concerns. Public Health & Travel: Measles cases in the U.S. have hit a 35-year high, with South Carolina named among the hardest-hit areas; health officials warn outbreaks are still spreading, making vaccination checks a must for travelers and families. Lowcountry Summer Reading: Lowcountry librarians shared front-porch and beach-friendly book picks, including “Beach Read” and “Legends and Lattes,” aimed at summer lounging. Local Governance & Costs: Greenville County advanced a 1% “penny tax” sales referendum for transportation projects on the November ballot, with cities weighing whether to pursue their own referendums. Grand Strand Politics: Former Gov. Mark Sanford made a Myrtle Beach stop to campaign for Lindsey Graham’s U.S. Senate seat, joining a crowded GOP field ahead of the filing deadline. Family Travel Spotlight: Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers was named one of the nation’s best waterfront family resorts, boosting the Midwest theme-park getaway appeal.
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