AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Weather: Duke Energy is preparing crews and equipment for possible storm-related outages in the Upstate as Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain and strong winds to the Carolinas. Infrastructure: A new $8 million runway at Aiken Regional Airport is ready for service. Workforce: South Carolina employers in professional, scientific and technical services filed 389 H-1B petitions in 2025; 350 were approved, and filings fell 13.4% from 2024. Life Sciences: Obatala Sciences plans to establish its first East Coast operation in Charleston County. Manufacturing: Re:Build announced a $20 million York County facility expected to add 150 jobs, while CurTec plans a $10 million Oconee County expansion with 10 jobs.
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