AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail & Jobs: Starbucks says it will close 250 stores across North America by the end of the week, with staff reporting less-than-48-hours notice and uncertainty about layoffs and severance. Workforce & Immigration: USCIS reports South Carolina approved 6,685 H-2B worker requests tied to state worksites in fiscal 2026 through June 30, with a 100% approval rate. Energy & Transportation Policy: President Trump announced new federal fuel economy standards that he says end the Biden-era EV mandate, promising lower car prices and pointing to auto investment and manufacturing jobs, including in South Carolina. Local Economy & Development: Edgefield County awarded a $1.83M contract for Star Park, a new regional recreation hub expected to break ground this fall and open next summer. Fisheries & Outdoor Industry: South Carolina anglers will get a two-week federal red snapper season in October (Oct. 9-22) after a legal challenge, with a one-fish daily limit and a permit system aimed at better fishery science. Energy Costs at the Pump: GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade price in Horry County at $3.97 (week ending Sept. 19), while diesel pricing remains higher statewide, with Anderson County’s lowest diesel at $5.69. Manufacturing & Automation: A report highlights growing use of robots in commercial settings, including humanoid and mobile units entering manufacturing and warehousing—robots that go beyond today’s “non-human identity” security debates.
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