AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEV Policy & Trade: Polestar says the U.S. Commerce Department denied it authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule, forcing the company to stop selling new cars in the U.S. starting with the 2027 model year, a move tied to China-linked connected-tech rules. Ports & Logistics: South Carolina Ports will pause operations at the Hugh K. Leatherman Port Terminal in Charleston starting Aug. 1, citing low volumes and high costs, with container work consolidated at Wando Welch and North Charleston. Energy & Industry: A new USGS assessment suggests the Carolinas could hold one of the nation’s largest untapped lithium resources, with potential relevance as battery storage demand rises alongside AI data-center growth. Cybersecurity: A report says two-thirds of South Carolina’s largest enterprises are vulnerable to common email scams, with low DMARC adoption blamed for enabling phishing and fraud. Local Business Growth: Higginbotham expands into South Carolina by acquiring Turbeville Insurance Agency, its first state entry. Community & Culture: A new Darlington African American Museum is breaking ground, aiming to preserve Black business history at 131 Pearl St. Retirement Watch: A CareScout report finds retirees are likely to outlive savings in 41 states, with the average 65-year-old facing a $109,000 retirement shortfall.
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