AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: A Richland County judge ordered the S.C. GOP to put disqualified U.S. Senate candidate Danny Lee Ford II back on the ballot for the Aug. 11 special election, calling the party’s new “two out of three” primary rule confusing and potentially violating constitutional rights. GOP Senate Debate: In the Aug. 3 debate for Lindsey Graham’s seat, candidates centered their pitches on backing President Trump, with Iran, immigration, and the economy taking center stage. Public Safety & Courts: An Oregon woman was sentenced to 10 years for meth smuggling into the Federal Correctional Institution in Edgefield, using pill capsules hidden in vitamin bottles. State Tax Relief: South Carolina’s tax-free weekend starts Friday, covering many back-to-school items, apparel, and certain home essentials. Business & Growth: Enphase says it manufactures power electronics in South Carolina and plans more U.S. production for AI data centers. Local Economy: Greenville-area veteran entrepreneurs are getting a boost through a South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs forum aimed at growing veteran-led businesses.
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