AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouth Carolina Politics: The SCGOP is setting up a high-stakes special U.S. Senate primary sprint, with a televised debate Monday night in Columbia featuring five top candidates ahead of early voting Aug. 11. Local Government: Chapin’s town council is still locked in a power struggle over who controls key legal and administrative decisions, with proposed ordinance changes aimed at shifting authority toward council. Upstate Economy: BMW is moving ahead with its Woodruff battery assembly plant, hiring and training workers now and starting battery-pack assembly in December. Business & Industry: Silfab Solar will temporarily idle production at its Fort Mill facility Aug. 5-11, citing supply constraints and routine maintenance, while saying it’s not tied to local zoning fights. Public Health: Oconee County confirmed a rare mosquito-borne La Crosse virus case, with officials stressing it’s a single infection and not widespread. Food Safety: Publix expanded a frozen blueberry recall tied to E. coli O145:H28, including GreenWise Organic whole berries sold in South Carolina and other states. Community Safety: A Chester County family is demanding answers after a 13-year-old died in foster care, alleging inadequate supervision at a placement more than 100 miles from home. Sports: The Mega Millions jackpot reset to $50 million for Friday’s drawing after a recent $800 million win in Florida.
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