AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthics & Local Business: Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater was fined $2,100 by the S.C. Ethics Commission over improper involvement in a 2022 city land sale, after the commission found she should have recused herself due to her real estate ties. Food Safety & Consumer Impact: Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, now covering 27 states including South Carolina, urging consumers to discard the product immediately. Government Accountability: A new “Townfall” investigation says the state treasurer is withholding more than $9.2 million from at least 60 S.C. towns and cities that missed annual audit deadlines, including Lancaster and Cottageville. State Budget Pressure: With a long-running S.C. budget deadlock, officials warn federal error-rate rules could force costly changes to SNAP funding, while education and welfare programs face strain. Retail Expansion: Gamecocks apparel boutique Miss Cocky announced it will open a third Midlands location in Lexington. Politics & Business Climate: Rep. Ralph Norman announced a bid for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat, setting up a crowded Aug. 11 special GOP primary.
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