AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoManufacturing Expansion: Trison Wells plans a $3.37 million expansion in Colleton County, adding a liquid-fill production line and 30 jobs, as the contract manufacturer grows its private-label cleaning business. More Jobs, More Plants: Prysmian is also pushing ahead with an $80 million Lexington County expansion tied to 135 jobs, underscoring continued Upstate and Midlands industrial momentum. Food Safety Oversight: FDA inspections in South Carolina show routine compliance checks—US Foods in Lexington County received a Voluntary Action Indicated result, while Charleston’s Tides Commodity Trading Group and Horry’s The Blood Connection both logged No Action Indicated. Energy Watch: GasBuddy reports show scattered low-price pockets for drivers, including premium at $4.89 in Williamsburg County and diesel at $4.57 in Spartanburg County for the week ending Aug. 8. Local Industry & Community: Carowinds topped off the 100-foot Rip Roarin’ Falls tower, moving into flume installation for a major water-ride comeback on the SC-NC line. Agriculture Legal Clarity: A Supreme Court ruling on pesticide labeling preemption is being hailed as a win for farmers by limiting state-level claims and aiming for more consistent rules.
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