AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSouth Carolina Senate Primary: Republicans head to the polls Tuesday in a special GOP U.S. Senate primary to replace the late Lindsey Graham, with 10 candidates chasing Darline Graham’s Trump-backed seat; the race is tight enough that a runoff Aug. 25 is possible if no one clears 50%. Cybersecurity & Local Finance: Surfside Beach is tightening banking controls after a $545,000 cyber scam, adding dual-control verification and stronger identity checks for outbound transactions. Food Safety: Taylor Farms is recalling 20 jalapeño-containing products tied to a Salmonella outbreak, with items distributed to major retailers and restaurant chains across 26 states. Infrastructure Funding: Greenville-area transportation planners may pause 20 Upstate road projects until 2033 as inflation drives costs higher, including the SC 183 corridor widening. Business Expansion: Corner Pantry is rolling out a bigger “Corner Pantry Kitchen” foodservice format in Camden, adding more seating flow and a Botrista beverage machine. Defense Budget Push: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve a proposed $1.5 trillion defense package, framing it as a tribute to Graham during a renaming ceremony at Joint Base Charleston.
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