AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Growth Planning: The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments won a national award for its “Reality Check 2.0” effort, using a map-based planning exercise to reset growth targets through 2045 and guide zoning and infrastructure decisions. Coastal Safety & Community Tensions: In Horry County, an alligator killed a Myrtle Beach-area dog, and the family says the HOA won’t act even after a state “nuisance permit” was issued. Airport Travel Watch: TSA Gold+ is coming to Charleston International (along with Des Moines and Tampa), shifting some security screening to private contractors—sparking pushback from TSA unions and lawmakers. Healthcare for Visitors: EmergeOrtho opened its first South Carolina location in Myrtle Beach, offering walk-in orthopedic urgent care and physical therapy near U.S. 17. Tax-Free Weekend: South Carolina’s 26th Tax Free Weekend runs Aug. 7–9, with shoppers expected to save on eligible items statewide. Public Health Alert: South Carolina declared a West Nile virus outbreak in the Pee Dee, including Myrtle Beach, urging residents to be more vigilant about mosquitoes. Local Travel Disruptions: Rock Hill drivers get a brief I-77 reprieve, but more weekend bridge lane closures are scheduled. Food Safety: Jalapeños tied to a Salmonella outbreak have sickened hundreds across 27 states, including multiple cases reported in South Carolina. Lowcountry Nature Stop: Brookgreen Gardens highlights a Lowcountry Zoo visit with native animals and seasonal blooms.
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