AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoH-2B Hiring in SC: USCIS reported 6,685 H-2B worker approvals tied to South Carolina worksites in fiscal 2026 through June 30, with a 100% approval rate. Tax Revenue Watch: South Carolina collected $4.2 billion in total tax revenue in Q1 2026, with general sales/gross receipts ($2.4B) and income taxes ($1.5B) leading the mix. Fuel Prices (GasBuddy): In the week ending Sept. 19, Horry County’s lowest midgrade hit $3.97; Barnwell’s lowest premium was $4.49; Abbeville’s lowest regular was $3.87; and Anderson’s lowest diesel was $5.69. Beer Business: Model A Brewing (Tega Cay) won gold at the 2026 South Carolina Brewers Cup for its spiced winter seasonal. Auto Industry Policy: Trump announced new federal fuel economy standards, saying they end the Biden EV mandate and will lower car prices. Sports & Local Interest: Alabama routed South Carolina 49-18, while SC anglers won a two-week federal red snapper season in October (Oct. 9-22).
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