AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Carolina Seafood: A new shrimp-origin disclosure law is giving the state’s commercial fishing industry a boost, requiring restaurants to say whether shrimp is domestic or imported. The industry hopes to turn consumer interest into stronger demand for shrimp, oysters, crab and other local catch. Manufacturing Investment: South Carolina continues to draw new production. South Korea-based Hwasung Group plans a Florence County plant, while Brose Sitech selected Richland County for a seat-manufacturing operation. Scout Motors has built its first production vehicle in Blythewood, and First Solar completed the first phase of its planned 3.4-gigawatt module plant. Construction and Infrastructure: Spartanburg County voters approved school bonds for a new K–8 school and classroom additions, alongside stadium and other facility upgrades. JR Automation also plans a $15.5 million technology center in South Carolina. Business and Policy: Democrat Annie Andrews’ upset Senate win in South Carolina came amid a nationwide shift in control of Congress, while Santee Cooper has approved a two-year rate-hike plan that includes early costs for a proposed gas plant.
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