AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpecial Senate Primary: South Carolina voters head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 11, to pick a replacement for late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with polls open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and early voting already topping 61,000 ballots; the state election commission is reminding voters to confirm polling locations and bring a valid photo ID, and absentee ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. Public Safety: A Beech Island man died after a single-vehicle crash in Aiken County following a late-night pursuit by Richmond County deputies; the coroner says an autopsy is planned. Health & Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño products continues to trigger recalls, with federal and state health updates warning shoppers to check affected items. Local Recognition: The S.C. Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the City of Columbia held a joint proclamation honoring Purple Heart veterans at Finlay Park for Purple Heart Viola Week. Sports (SC ties): South Carolina students posted their strongest SC READY results yet, with gains in math and ELA and more “meets and exceeds” scores than in the assessment’s 10-year history.
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