AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth Carolina Legal: Joe Rice, cofounder of Motley Rice and a major force in big plaintiff cases, died Sept. 3, leaving behind a national reputation for high-stakes litigation and community impact. Public Safety & Courts: A federal grand jury indicted seven Chesterfield County residents tied to an alleged dogfighting operation, with authorities saying it’s the largest single-property dog seizure in South Carolina history—over 100 dogs seized and charges including Animal Welfare Act violations and firearms. Business & Industry: Flex agreed to buy EPC Power for $4.4 billion, aiming to boost its data-center power tech with 800V DC and grid-forming capabilities as AI facilities push higher-density architectures. Energy & Infrastructure: N.C. DOT said it spent nearly $70 million designing I-77 toll lanes in Charlotte, with a proposed reimbursement mechanism raising the stakes for local approval. Consumer & Fraud Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data put Bonneau among cities tied for 44th in South Carolina for July scam reports, underscoring ongoing fraud losses. Workforce & Economy: Greenville County leads South Carolina employment with more than 300,000 workers, while unemployment rates across the Upstate remain in the mid-single digits.
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