AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndependence Day in Charleston: More than 1,000 people packed downtown near the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon for a 1776 Declaration reading as part of America’s 250th. Families traveled in for the holiday mix of history and sightseeing, with organizers continuing the city’s Revolutionary-era programming. America 250 travel shift: Small-business owners in tourist destinations say more Americans are staying closer to home this summer—leaning into road trips, day trips, and cooking at home as higher airfares and gas prices bite. Heat and safety watch: Extreme heat disrupted some major East Coast events, and South Carolina beachgoers were reminded of a moderate rip-current risk—swim near lifeguards, heed flags, and don’t go in alone. Fuel check (SC): GasBuddy reported standout low prices in multiple counties for the week ending June 27, including regular at $3.14 in Pickens and $3.03 in Sumter, plus midgrade lows like $3.33 in Spartanburg and $2.99 E85 in Greenville. Local tourism spotlight: A new book, “Pat Conroy’s Lowcountry: A History and Guide,” was released by a South Carolina author, pitching Lowcountry stops from Charleston to Fripp Island and Daufuskie Island.
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