AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUSPS & Voting Rights Fight: A federal judge blocked key parts of Trump’s new mail-ballot restrictions for the 2026 midterms, warning disenfranchisement could be “practically inevitable” as the federal ballot portal remains unfinished. South Carolina Courts & Elections: The same broader dispute over absentee-by-mail rules continues to ripple through state election planning after appeals court rulings that found age-based discrimination. Local Legal Battle (Folly Beach STRs): A property owner filed a proposed class-action against Folly Beach to recoup short-term rental registration fees after a judge ruled the city’s STR ordinance illegal; the city has appealed. Public Safety & Community Loss: South Carolina’s legal community mourned the death of powerhouse attorney Joe Rice, while separate coverage highlights ongoing investigations and charges tied to alleged crimes involving law enforcement and local businesses. Health & Consumer Alerts: An E. coli recall tied to frozen berries expanded to more products and states, including South Carolina. Sports (Gamecocks Week 1): With South Carolina’s opener vs. Kent State approaching, coverage also keeps an eye on the wider 2026 college football slate and betting lines.
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