AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Investment: Laurens County Council gave initial approval to a battery-storage project near Joanna. The facility would store power during low-demand periods and send it back to the grid at peak times; two more readings are required. Data Center Rules: A Spartanburg editorial says two data centers approved despite a county moratorium will pay full property taxes and contribute to a community fund. It urges other counties to make agreements public and address water and electricity use. South Carolina Politics: Democrats’ midterm gains included flipping a Senate seat in South Carolina, adding to a historic shift in the state’s political landscape. Charleston Remembers: A memorial honoring victims of the 2015 Mother Emanuel church massacre has opened, giving the community a place to reflect on the attack. Consumer Protection: South Carolina joined a multistate case that secured a $63 million Family Dollar settlement over allegations of charging shoppers more at checkout than advertised.
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