AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: Democrat Annie Andrews’ Senate victory broke nearly three decades of Republican dominance, while Republican Alan Wilson won the governor’s race. Republicans also kept the state’s constitutional offices, and Democrats gained 10 seats in the state House, ending the GOP supermajority. Power and Growth: Summerville residents are pressing town leaders over rapid development, traffic and the loss of historic character; a separate Dorchester County proposal to restrict large subdivisions on agricultural land has been delayed amid backlash. Utility Merger: South Carolina regulators will hear public comment in North Charleston Nov. 12 on NextEra Energy’s proposed takeover of Dominion. The company is offering residential customers an average $10 monthly credit for two years, while critics warn of lasting risks to ratepayers. USC: The university has named its Leadership and Service Center for former Columbia Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin, a USC graduate and longtime public servant.
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