AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLegal Shockwave: South Carolina AG Alan Wilson says prosecutors could seek the death penalty if Alex Murdaugh is convicted again in his retrial after the state Supreme Court overturned his wife-and-son murder convictions, citing improper jury influence tied to former court clerk Becky Hill. Food Safety: FDA announced a voluntary recall of select Straus Family Creamery organic ice cream flavors sold in 17 states, including South Carolina, due to possible metal fragments—check “best-by” dates on pints and quarts and don’t eat affected tubs. Public Health Spending: New Medicaid billing data show Fountain Inn providers billed $123,764 in 2024 for state-agency national code services, while Florence saw a 37.8% jump in “Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare)” claims. Environment & Growth: An editorial argues ACE Basin protections must keep pace as development pressure rises, from data centers to energy proposals. Community & Safety: Glenwood Cemetery plans Civil War veteran headstone dedications, while local reports also flag ongoing traffic and crime incidents across the state.
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