AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBoeing Watch: Boeing reported a bigger-than-expected Q2 loss tied to rising Air Force One replacement costs, including a $280M charge, but said free cash flow turned positive as turnaround efforts gained momentum. Military & Local Impact: The Pentagon is moving to rename Joint Base Charleston in honor of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with an internal memo directing steps to convert the base’s name. South Carolina Politics: As South Carolina prepares for a special GOP primary to replace Graham, Rep. Ralph Norman says he’ll “nuke the filibuster” and frames his bid around border and budget hawk priorities; candidate filing closes Tuesday. Energy: Duke Energy chose Davie County for two new combined-cycle natural gas units and plans LNG storage in Davidson County to cut costs and improve reliability. Public Health: A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened nearly 100 people across 17 states, with cases reported in South Carolina. Education & Workforce: Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s outgoing president says a grade-inflation probe wasn’t behind her departure; she’s stepping into an interim role at Florence-Darlington Tech. Business Growth: Charleston-based Beachmate is expanding its Beachmate Shovel into 100 Walmart stores nationwide. Health Tech/Training: 24hourEDU says it’s now NMLS approved for mortgage continuing education in all 50 states.
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