AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoObamacare refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including South Carolina, will receive $500 checks tied to alleged Biden-era Obamacare “user fee” overcharges. Charleston healthcare investment: MUSC and its health system approved moving ahead with a new $1B-plus cancer hospital downtown, with up to $125M for early site work and $175M in state capital funding. Port of Charleston shipping risk: Maritime groups are warning that a congressional provision tied to the $250M Union Pier Terminal sale could permanently deauthorize Tidewater Reach, shifting maintenance responsibility and potentially affecting harbor depth/width. Local business/tech expansion: Arvaya AI Automations Consulting plans to expand in North Charleston, adding six jobs, supported by Charleston County’s Job Development Incentive. Aviation operations: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport will halt all passenger and cargo flights for a 60-hour runway maintenance period starting Sept. 11, with another closure planned Sept. 18-21. Veterans housing data: VA Home Loans Index rankings show South Carolina at 27th for average VA loan amount in Q2 2026 ($367,811). Sports-business tie-in: Biscuitville, with 90 locations across SC/NC/VA, was named America’s best fast-food breakfast by USA Today’s 10Best.
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