AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAmazon Lawsuit: South Carolina’s attorney general isn’t named in the latest filing, but the FTC and 22 state AGs—including Illinois AG Raoul—are suing Amazon over alleged secret ad surcharges that allegedly inflated prices for more than a million brands and sellers over seven years. State Policy Watch: South Carolina is also in the mix of federal SNAP fights, as states seek waivers to restrict what people can buy with benefits; South Dakota is asking USDA to block soda purchases after a court vacated similar bans elsewhere. Port & Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Carolina Ports Authority launched a feasibility study to improve navigation in the upper Charleston Harbor, aiming to deepen the Cooper River channel for larger container vessels. Local Business & Growth: Publix plans new stores in Duncan and Powdersville, and it’s removing the 10-item limit at express lanes in the Upstate. Health & Prevention: A Medical University of South Carolina study finds young women are increasingly skipping cervical cancer screenings, raising concern as rates climb. Community & Education: A Carolina Wildlife Garden opened at the South Carolina State Museum, adding a native habitat and hands-on learning for visitors and school groups. Sports: Peyton Sorrow won the 2026 Strike King Bassmaster College Championship, and Fort Mill’s school board highlighted new courses and athletic honors.
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