AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManufacturing & Jobs: South Carolina leaders officially declared October “Manufacturing Month,” touting the sector’s nearly $300 billion economic impact and more than 30% of the state workforce, as the “More To Be Made” campaign highlights advanced manufacturing careers. Local Economy & Industry: Adeptus USA announced a $215.56 million wood products facility in Anderson County, aiming to create 217 jobs by mid-2027. Energy & Agriculture: State lawmakers urged Gov. Henry McMaster to consider emergency relief from record-high diesel costs for farmers and loggers, including a request to suspend penalties tied to dyed diesel use. Public Safety & Environment: Fort Mill residents and school leaders are pushing the governor to stop Silfab Solar from restarting chemical commissioning after prior leaks near local schools. Legal & Courts: In the Murdaugh case, defense attorneys asked prosecutors to disclose a purported state investigation into whether law officers mishandled weapons and evidence tied to the 2021 murders. Consumer & Cybersecurity: The FTC settled with Southern Glazer’s over claims it discriminated against smaller alcohol sellers, and South Carolina’s consumer agency announced free cybersecurity webinars and shred events for October. Politics: A new poll shows South Carolina’s U.S. Senate race tightening, with Democrat Annie Andrews trailing Sen. Darline Graham by about one point.
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