AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing & Energy Resilience: The South Carolina Office of Resilience and Google expanded a $1 million partnership with Habitat for Humanity SC to fund weatherization and energy-efficiency upgrades for storm-impacted, resource-constrained households, building on prior Hurricane Helene recovery work. Politics & Campaigns: Sen. Darline Graham, stepping in for the late Lindsey Graham, launched her GOP Senate primary push in Lexington and is set for a Monday debate with Ralph Norman, Russell Fry, Mark Lynch and Mark Sanford ahead of Aug. 11 early voting. Local Business & Growth: Charleston CEO P.J. Browning says The Post and Courier is investing and growing while other outlets retrench; Royal Farms also announced a Sept. 28 opening in Elizabeth City, with 40 jobs expected. Food & Consumer Alerts: Lidl expanded a shortbread cookie recall tied to undeclared allergens, including coconut, affecting stores in South Carolina and other states. Environment & Media: SCETV and SCDNR launched a new conservation storytelling initiative, debuting Aug. 5 with “Into the Wild.” Banking & Deals: United Community Banks completed its merger with Peach State Bancshares, with rebranding expected in 2027. Education & Community: SRP Federal Credit Union awarded scholarships to two students, and York County school board filing opens Aug. 3 for 14 seats.
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