AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMemorial Day Spotlight: Trump’s subdued Arlington remarks leaned into familiar Revolutionary-era symbolism, but the bigger story was the ongoing fight over how politics should mix with remembrance. Local Culture & History: In the ACE Basin Lowcountry, South Carolina is also looking backward in a different way—Columbia held a groundbreaking for a Robert Smalls monument, honoring the Civil War hero and Reconstruction-era statesman. Food Safety: A dog food recall expanded over possible listeria contamination, and another ice cream recall is tied to possible metal fragments. Gas Prices: Memorial Day travel is colliding with higher fuel costs—Edgefield County’s cheapest premium hit $5.09 (week ending May 16), while Lexington County’s lowest regular was $3.88. Politics in Motion: Early voting for South Carolina’s June 9 primary begins Tuesday as lawmakers continue a heated debate over a new congressional map.
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