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Last update: 7 hours agoDominion–NextEra Merger: Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina officials are raising questions as NextEra agrees to buy Dominion in a roughly $66.8B all-stock deal that would create the world’s largest regulated electric utility, with proposed $2.25B in bill credits for Dominion customers and a close expected in 12–18 months—pending federal and state approvals. Energy Costs at the Pump: With Memorial Day travel nearly here, South Carolina drivers are paying about $4.16/gal on average, and AAA links higher prices to the U.S.–Iran standoff and global oil market disruption. Workforce & Training: The SC Legislature approved a new four-year Applied Baccalaureate in Culinary Arts Management for tech colleges, starting with Trident Technical College. Real Estate Development: Henderson Park and Green Room Partners broke ground on The Bower, a 266-unit build-to-rent community in Jasper County, with a $10,000 donation to Second Helpings. Public Health Watch: FDA issued a recall for select Straus Family Creamery organic ice cream sold in 17 states, including South Carolina, due to possible metal fragments. Legal Spotlight: Alex Murdaugh is suing the ex-court clerk tied to efforts that helped overturn his murder conviction.
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