AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to reduce blackout risk in South Carolina and North Carolina, authorizing Duke Energy Carolinas to dispatch specified resources and run backup generation as a last resort through Sept. 21. Solar Manufacturing: Suniva raised $835 million to build a new 4.5-gigawatt solar cell factory in Laurens County, targeting a late-2027 opening and about 564 jobs at full capacity. Housing & Taxes: South Carolina lawmakers face a tough rewrite of rules for affordable property tax breaks after installing a one-year moratorium on new breaks, as the state tries to keep genuinely affordable housing tax-exempt without over-subsidizing private landlords. Trade & Sanctions: President Trump signed the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, expanding Russia sanctions and giving authority for up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas. Retail Crime: A multistate retail theft case led to 11 indictments tied to organized shoplifting and jewelry snatches targeting major chains, including locations in South Carolina. Home Values: Zillow reported Jasper County’s typical home value fell 5% year over year to $394,098 in August 2026, while Florence County rose 4.4% to $205,086.
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