AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAuto Manufacturing: BMW has finished a $1.7 billion expansion in South Carolina, completing its Woodruff high-voltage EV battery plant and setting up production of the next-generation X5, including an all-electric version, with battery supply tied to Spartanburg assembly. Higher Ed & Sports Business: The University of South Carolina officially switches to Nike as its athletic uniform supplier on July 1, starting a 10-year, $70 million deal after 19 years with Under Armour; Under Armour inventory will be sold through South Carolina State Surplus. State Economy & Budget: South Carolina begins the new fiscal year without a final budget as lawmakers stall over property tax relief and earmarks, using a continuing resolution that keeps agencies operating at prior levels while pay increases wait. Policy & Regulation: A small business regulatory reform bill advances after House and Senate adopt a conference report, tightening oversight of agency rules and requiring joint approval for regulations with major financial impacts. Food Costs: A Fourth of July cookout for 10 in South Carolina hits a record $73.82, reflecting higher prices for key meats even as some sides cool. Tourism & Community: SC250’s “Carolina Days” kicks off with more than 130 Revolutionary War-related events statewide, tying history, education, preservation and tourism into a single statewide push.
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