AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoManufacturing Expansion: Trison Wells will invest $3.37M in Colleton County to add a liquid-fill production line at its Walterboro site, creating 30 new jobs. Fiber & Energy Jobs: Prysmian announced an $80M Lexington County expansion to boost fiber and optical cable manufacturing, targeting about 135 new jobs by May 2028. Data Center Moratorium Fight: Spartanburg County Council weighed a possible one-year data center moratorium and debated whether to include NorthMark/Valara’s next phase, including a planned ~450MW gas power plant. Defense/Healthcare Policy: Rep. Sheri Biggs highlighted Senate-runoff priorities tied to domestic manufacturing and military supply needs, including a “Made in America Defense Act.” Maritime Industry Funding: MARAD awarded $35.18M to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands for equipment, upgrades, and workforce training. Food Safety Recall: Lidl recalled a Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix lot after Salmonella was found in routine testing; no illnesses reported. Local Infrastructure: Richland County broke ground on 5.14 miles of new sidewalks and safety upgrades under its Transportation Penny Tax program. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reported Anderson County’s lowest regular midgrade and regular prices in the week ending Aug. 8, reflecting easing statewide averages.
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