AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManufacturing Expansion: Trison Wells is investing $3.37M to expand its Walterboro cleaning-products operation, adding a liquid-fill production line and 30 new jobs in Colleton County. Food & Agriculture Safety: A jalapeno recall has expanded after salmonella concerns tied to NatureBest and H-E-B labeled products distributed across multiple states, including South Carolina. Public Health Policy: South Carolina DSS will launch the Healthy Food SC SNAP pilot, starting Aug. 31, to bar SNAP purchases of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages. Industrial & Supply Chain Recognition: Armada named Loraine Yalch a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum award recipient, while Synergy Logistics and Miebach Consulting also announced Women in Supply Chain honors. Logistics & Tech Distribution: Arrow Electronics expanded IBM distribution coverage to seven more countries. Energy & Infrastructure: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finished a $72M Grand Strand renourishment project, placing 1.55M cubic yards of sand to protect coastal tourism and infrastructure. Local Business Growth: Huey Magoo’s awarded development rights for 60 new restaurants, including six in South Carolina (Columbia, Fort Mill, Rock Hill). Legal/Regulatory Watch: Richland County’s Scout Motors plant scrutiny continues after pollutant fines and community-benefit disputes.
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