AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGas Prices & Cost Pressure: Labor Day gas hit record levels, with the U.S. average regular price at $4.14 a gallon as drivers cite Iran-linked supply worries and refinery issues—keeping South Carolina families and travelers from taking their usual trips. Local Elections Staffing: Richland County is hiring paid poll workers for Nov. 3, with pay up to $185 and multiple onboarding dates set in Columbia. SC Politics (2nd District): The race for South Carolina’s 2nd Congressional District is heating up ahead of November, with incumbent Joe Wilson pitching permanent tax cuts and Zion Khalifa emphasizing protecting local funding and community priorities. Public Safety Tech Backlash: South Carolina’s growing use of automatic license plate readers is drawing renewed criticism after reports of vandalism and concerns about tracking and misuse. Business Growth: Eggs Up Grill says it has reached 110 restaurants, highlighting franchising momentum in South Carolina and beyond. Consumer Fraud Watch: Aynor logged one BBB scam report in July, tied for 62nd among SC cities, as national fraud losses continue to climb.
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