AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy & Regulation: South Carolina’s Public Service Commission won’t review plans for a 450-megawatt Spartanburg power station tied to a private data-center project, saying it lacks jurisdiction because the facility won’t supply the public grid. Public Health & Safety: Two nationwide IV-saline recalls hit hospitals—B. Braun over zinc-oxide particulate concerns and Baxter over possible fiberglass contamination. Consumer & Local Business: A Michelin test in Laurens suggests a common tire-buying mistake—replacing only one tire and swapping new rubber to the “front” may worsen handling in wet conditions. Healthcare Coverage Fight: A Greenville-area family says UnitedHealthcare denied rehab coverage for a young man with a catastrophic brain injury after a motorcycle crash, escalating pressure on insurers. Community & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Simpsonville tied for 8th in the state for July scam reports, with 10 reports. Civic Life: Columbia’s water quality earned a mid-tier ranking in a college-town study, with a “C” grade for lead but no PFAS detections in the measured categories. Sports & Economy: NASCAR’s postseason field is set for the Chase, with the 10-race run starting Sept. 6 at Darlington.
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