AGP Executive Report
Last update: 19 hours agoRural Healthcare & Telehealth: MUSC and Manatt Health are rolling out a telehealth playbook to help South Carolina’s rural hospitals stabilize amid workforce shortages and looming Medicaid/ACA funding cuts tied to H.R. 1. Auto & Trade Policy: A House bill could effectively ban automakers with more than 15% Chinese ownership stakes, putting Mercedes-Benz at risk; the company builds vehicles in Alabama and Charleston. Public Safety & Crime: Horry County deputies arrested a teen tied to a violent online extortion network, while separate Upstate reporting highlights drug-bust fallout from a chase. Food Safety: Retail inspections in Lancaster and York Counties found a handful of B grades (including a Lancaster Subway) before follow-up fixes earned A’s. Environment & Ports: Charleston Waterkeeper notified groups and the South Carolina Ports Authority it may sue over alleged microplastic “nurdles” pollution in Charleston Harbor. Local Infrastructure & Tourism: Congaree National Park finished elevating its boardwalk loop to reduce flood closures, improving access during high water. Politics & Base: Rep. Jim Clyburn urged Democrats to “get back to some basics,” arguing the party leans too hard on consultants and not enough on constituents.
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