AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Growth Tension: Richland County Council gave initial approval to rezone a site for a 255-home development led by Haven Communities in Blythewood, with developers promising larger lots, green space, and existing utilities—while residents raised concerns about traffic, schools, and environment and no one spoke in favor. Memorial Day Pressure on Costs: AAA says Memorial Day travel is set for record levels even as gas prices hit four-year highs, with the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz uncertainty keeping pump prices elevated. Local Fuel Snapshot: GasBuddy reports show scattered low points across SC—like premium at $4.65 in Charleston County and diesel at $4.99 in York County—underscoring how uneven prices remain statewide. Health Watch: MUSC researchers are testing whether an asthma drug, formoterol, could help reverse MASH, a severe fatty liver disease. Policy & Politics: Republican hawks are publicly attacking Trump’s emerging Iran deal, while SC’s redistricting fight continues to draw national attention.
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