AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoForeign Policy Shock: Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime South Carolina Republican and close Trump ally, died at 71 after a “brief and sudden illness,” with tributes pouring in from U.S. leaders and international partners, including Israel’s Netanyahu and Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te. Local Governance & Housing: South Carolina’s new “Heirs’ Property Tax Relief Act” aims to stop surprise reassessments when families clear or consolidate heirs’ property titles, a move meant to reduce barriers to generational wealth. Municipal Oversight: A new investigation highlights “accountability deserts” across SC towns where corruption or mismanagement can persist due to weak oversight and fading watchdog coverage. Climate & Planning: Charleston is rewriting its zoning code for the first time in decades, citing rising tidal flooding and sea-level risk as the city updates how development should work in flood-prone areas. Business & Consumer: Reports say Lowcountry supplements maker Thorne is drawing interest from major buyers, including Unilever, as the brand changes hands again.
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