AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDominion–NextEra Merger: Dominion Energy and Florida’s NextEra agreed to a roughly $67B all-stock deal to form the world’s largest regulated electric utility, betting that AI-driven power demand will keep climbing. The plan would serve about 10 million customer accounts across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, with Dominion customers in those states promised $2.25B in bill credits over two years—while regulators still have to sign off. Memorial Day Costs: AAA says gas prices are higher heading into the holiday, with South Carolina averaging $4.16 a gallon and the national average at $4.51, as U.S.-Iran tensions keep energy markets jumpy. Upstate Tragedy: Authorities identified the fifth victim in the crash that killed Greenville Police Sgt. Ashley Munoz and injured her wife. Courts: Alex Murdaugh sued former court clerk Becky Hill in federal court, alleging her conduct during his trial violated his right to a fair, impartial jury after the state Supreme Court overturned his convictions. Workforce & Education: SC approved a new four-year culinary bachelor’s degree option for tech colleges, including Trident Technical College.
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