AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Safety: Columbia police say Officer Christopher DeLong, 29, died and another officer was injured in a gunfight at Southeast Park after officers responded to a domestic dispute involving a man with a restraining order; the suspect, Adam Tyler Dowdy, 33, also died. Local Tragedy: In Surry County, a woman died after a tree limb struck her at the I-77 Welcome Center; officials say storms were present but wind wasn’t believed to be a factor. Sports (SC): South Carolina State routed Savannah State 87-0 in an HBCU season opener, with Keely Watson throwing three TDs and Josh Shaw rushing for three. College Football (SC interest): Week 0 kicks off the 2026 season with FCS matchups and major SEC storylines, including South Carolina’s upcoming SEC slate. Community & Culture: Summerville hosted the Lowcountry’s first Japanese Festival, drawing hundreds for music, dance, and hands-on activities. Everyday Life: A new study ranks Columbia mid-tier for college-town water quality, with a “C” grade for lead but no PFAS detections reported in the measured categories.
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