AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Carolina Senate Runoff: Early voting is underway as Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman head into the final stretch after their last debate, with voters focused on experience and national security. Debate Fallout: Graham’s “national security is not my thing” answer is still driving backlash and campaign attacks. Public Health Law: Gov. Henry McMaster signed Deon Tedder’s seizure first aid and epilepsy awareness bill, requiring state agencies to post evidence-based guidance for workplace responses. Infrastructure & Jobs: State leaders say infrastructure spending could mean major economic gains, including tens of billions in impact and about 140,000 permanent jobs, with projects ranging from I-26 widening to storm resilience. Food Safety: Publix’s frozen blueberry recall was upgraded to the highest risk level after E. coli concerns, with products sold in SC among other states. Local Crime: A Jasper County jury convicted Tayquan Lampkin in the 2023 double murder of twin brothers outside an Okatie bar, handing down life sentences. Health in Charleston Waters: MUSC researchers say Vibrio vulnificus is present in Charleston Harbor, with doctors warning summer conditions can raise risk.
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