AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAlex Murdaugh Retrial Venue: A South Carolina judge has ordered Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder retrial to be held in Sumter County, saying it offers the best chance for a fair trial after concerns about jury bias in Colleton County. Local Public Safety Funding: Moncks Corner secured a $4 million state earmark for Fire Station 3, aimed at cutting response times along the U.S. 52 corridor as the area grows. Courts & Community: Dorchester County is weighing a plan to buy more than 1,000 acres for open space, potentially expanding Old Beech Hill State Park. Upstate Land Protection: Upstate Forever permanently protected 800-plus acres across Laurens and Union counties through new conservation easements. Food & Community Programs: Georgetown County is hosting information sessions on a proposed Local Option Sales Tax that would fund property tax rollbacks, with a Nov. 3 referendum. Business & Growth: JINYA Ramen Bar is moving closer to opening on Woodruff Road in Greenville, with a liquor license application filed. Sports: USC released its 2027 SEC baseball schedule, and Mizzou announced its 2027 conference slate.
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