AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPorts & Logistics: South Carolina’s container business keeps sliding, with fewer ships and lower year-over-year volumes at the Port of Charleston tied to broader shipping disruptions. Energy & Utilities: Arlington and Alexandria plan to jointly intervene in the Dominion–NextEra merger, pushing for “just and reasonable” rates and reliable service; separately, South Carolina residents are watching what Virginia gets in the proposed benefits package. Data Centers & Power: The Southern Environmental Law Center is asking the Public Service Commission to revisit a ruling that exempts certain data-center power from the Siting Act, as more projects crowd into the state. Nuclear & Economic Development: The Governor’s Nuclear Advisory Council and industry partners are working on a Nuclear Energy Roadmap aimed at aligning local, state and federal efforts to attract investment. Workforce & Education: S.C. State University is cutting multiple low-enrollment degree programs; the state also wrapped up Workforce Development Month. Construction & Manufacturing: SCDOT is paving and patching Airport Boulevard in West Columbia and Cayce; Metro Steel & Erecting was named a 2026 Best of South Carolina winner. Local Business: Diamond Floors is expanding hardwood installation across the Lowcountry. Film & Media: SCETV launched its 3rd annual NextLens Online Film Festival for student filmmakers, with submissions open through Jan. 22, 2027.
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