AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail & Development: South Carolina’s first Wawa may be coming to Little River, where Horry County planners backed a zoning change for a gas station, car wash and convenience store. Neighbors raised traffic and safety concerns. Food & Agriculture: Fifteen school districts earned awards for buying South Carolina-grown food, supporting local farms and putting more fresh produce in cafeterias. Manufacturing: New projects continue to build the state’s industrial base, including a German ceramics maker bringing 15 jobs to Newberry and a South Korea-based company planning a Florence County plant. Scout Motors has also built its first production vehicle in Blythewood. Energy & Environment: 3M agreed to a $7.35 billion settlement over PFAS injury claims, as lawsuits over the chemicals continue in South Carolina. Infrastructure & Workforce: South Carolina plans a rural hospital cybersecurity pilot, while 17 new college programs in fields including AI, health care and IT aim to meet workforce needs.
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