AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense & Budget: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve a $1.5 trillion military budget for fiscal 2027 at the Charleston ceremony renaming Joint Base Charleston for Sen. Lindsey Graham. Public Safety & Health: The FDA upgraded an egg recall to the highest risk level after salmonella sickened dozens across multiple states, and Lidl recalled a wok spice mix sold in South Carolina and nine other states plus D.C. Local Business & Tourism: Experience Columbia SC named Rick Lackland, a Columbia native, as its new vice president of Convention & Visitors Bureau. Manufacturing Jobs: Trison Wells will invest $3.37 million to expand its Walterboro facility, adding 30 jobs. Consumer Protection: A South Carolina DCA-backed guide highlights simple steps to vet contractors before hiring. Courts: A judge ordered Alex Murdaugh’s retrial moved out of Colleton County, with the new venue still to be set. Economy Watch: A Clemson economist said sluggish GDP and stubborn inflation are clouding the U.S. outlook heading into the fourth quarter.
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