AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAmerica250 / Carolina Days: South Carolina’s SC250 commission is inviting locals to rediscover state history through “Carolina Days,” with celebrations planned across 46 counties, including battlefield visits, hikes, hometown festivals, and community storytelling tied to America’s 250th. Tourism & civic buzz: Conway, a fast-growing Horry County hub, is a finalist for the National Civic League’s All-America City award, highlighting how waterfront and culture are pulling visitors in. Lowcountry retail: Kendra Scott is set to open its 4th South Carolina store in the Charleston-area at Freshfields Village on Kiawah Island. Hospitality small-business support: A Myrtle Beach summit connected hospitality and tourism owners with state and federal resources, including Commerce, IRS, SBA, and S.C. Small Business Development Centers. Outdoor travel update: Buck Hall campground at Francis Marion National Forest will close in phases starting July 15 for an $8 million renovation focused on infrastructure and coastal resilience. Travel costs spotlight: World Cup fans are debating steep stadium food and drink prices, with weather delays also disrupting matches in Philadelphia. Elections (for travelers planning around polling): South Carolina voters head to Republican runoff elections Tuesday, including governor and agriculture commissioner.
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