AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Budget & Governance: Gov. Henry McMaster issued 14 line-item vetoes to South Carolina’s $15B FY 2027 budget, striking outdated provisos and vetoing a school bathroom proviso tied to a new state privacy law; he also vetoed a clause delaying payment for Scout Motors cost overruns pending a Legislative Audit Council review, arguing bills should be paid now. Economic Development: Spartanburg County delayed a vote on a 12-month data center moratorium until Sept. 21, keeping the NorthMark project moving while pausing new approvals and seeking broader public input. Energy & Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reported the cheapest E85 in Spartanburg County at $3.19 (week ending Aug. 8), while Horry County’s lowest E85 hit $2.95; premium gas in Charleston County bottomed at $4.13. Public Health & Safety: A nationwide recall hit Schwarzkopf Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse due to pressurized cans that could leak or burst; separate coverage also flagged rising U.S. kindergarten vaccine exemptions for 2025-26. Local Business & Community: Fountain Inn won a Main Street South Carolina Inspiration Award for “Christmas INN Our Town,” and the Savoy Automobile Museum opened “National Treasures,” a first-of-its-kind multi-car exhibit.
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