AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTelecom & Rural Access: The FCC paused Verizon’s plan to retire copper landlines in nine states, including South Carolina, giving the agency more time after pushback from consumers and remote communities worried about service quality. Education & Local Governance: A hearing is set for Charleston County School Trustee Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson on Sept. 28 in Columbia, tied to an executive order. Energy Costs: GasBuddy price checks show diesel and gasoline variation across South Carolina counties in the week ending Sept. 19, with notable lows including diesel at $4.99 in Cherokee County and regular gas at $3.34 in Cherokee County. Workforce & Immigration: South Carolina employers in the “Other Services (except Public Administration)” category filed three H-1B petitions in 2025, all approved, according to USCIS data. Business Growth: Duke Energy landed a $50 million federal grant to upgrade the Carolinas’ power grid, aiming to improve reliability and lower customer costs. Local Economy & Jobs: Okonite announced a $400 million expansion in Orangeburg County, creating 105 jobs. Sports Betting & Media: Multiple promos and prediction-market offers are circulating for Week 4 college football, while Gray Media and the Charlotte Hornets expand free broadcast coverage across the Carolinas.
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