AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoICE traffic-stop scrutiny: Two fatal shootings by ICE agents in under a week have put the Trump administration’s reliance on vehicle stops under a harsh spotlight, with protests growing and the agency temporarily pausing most stops before reversing course. South Carolina Senate succession: After Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, Gov. Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone to fill the seat until January, and South Carolina voters will now pick a replacement in a special Republican primary Aug. 11 ahead of the Nov. ballot. Health & safety alerts: Smoke from Canadian wildfires is triggering air-quality warnings in parts of the Palmetto State, while doctors are also urging people not to dismiss a “stomach bug” as cyclosporiasis. Cost of living: Lowcountry power bills are rising as extreme heat drives heavier air-conditioning use. Local life & culture: A new LGBTQ+ social club is set to open in North Charleston, and Charleston’s Ranky Tanky is releasing a new album celebrating Gullah and Lowcountry roots.
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