AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEthics & Local Government: Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater was fined $2,100 by the S.C. Ethics Commission over improper involvement in a 2022 city land sale, including questions about recusal and her ties to the real estate broker handling the deal. U.S. Senate Power Shift: With Lindsey Graham’s death, Rep. Ralph Norman says he’ll run for Graham’s seat, while the state Election Commission clarified that GOP candidates already on the November ballot can also seek the Aug. 11 special primary nomination. Accountability in Towns: A new “Townfall” investigation finds the state is withholding over $9.2 million from dozens of South Carolina towns and cities that missed annual audit deadlines, including Lancaster and Cottageville. Public Health & Food Safety: Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states, including South Carolina, due to possible cyclospora contamination. Health Care Access: A report highlights a worsening OB/GYN shortage, with many counties lacking providers and patients facing delays or being turned away. State Politics & Budgets: Coverage flags how an SC state budget deadlock could strain welfare and education funding. Consumer & Business: Miss Cocky announced a third Midlands location in Lexington, expanding Gamecocks-themed retail.
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