AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDemocratic Primary Calendar: The DNC is set to approve a 2028 presidential primary schedule that puts South Carolina first (Jan. 22) and aims to prioritize Black and Latino voters plus organized labor. Hospitality & Tourism: Experience Columbia SC named Columbia native Rick Lackland as its new vice president of Convention & Visitors Bureau, tasked with boosting meetings and conventions. Nuclear Policy & Jobs: A nuclear safety watchdog says it obtained formerly hidden details tied to plutonium pit production plans at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina, while federal officials dispute the takeaway. Public Health: A mouse trial led by MUSC researchers reports immune-system reprogramming that reversed newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes, pointing to a new approach beyond insulin. Food Assistance: New SNAP restrictions tied to the Healthy Food SC initiative take effect Aug. 31, limiting purchases of items deemed to have little nutritional value. Local Economy & Manufacturing: Trison Wells will invest $3.37M in its Walterboro facility to add a liquid-fill production line and create 30 jobs. Community Growth: Middle Tyger Community Center opened a $19M childcare campus in Duncan, expanding capacity to serve 265 children. Legal Watch: A South Carolina judge advanced rules for Alex Murdaugh’s retrial, including what evidence and testimony may be allowed.
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