AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLegal Showdown: Judge Debra McCaslin ruled that Alex Murdaugh’s sworn testimony from his 2023 murder trial can be used in his April 2027 retrial, while also barring any mention of a polygraph and allowing prosecutors to use evidence tied to his financial crimes. Court Logistics: Murdaugh’s team is also pushing to move the retrial from rural Colleton County to Charleston, arguing for a fairer venue as the state counters that Charleston would be the most expensive and logistically difficult option. Local Business & Growth: Greenville’s downtown retail scene gets another boost as Faherty is set to take over the former Dapper Dog space, with an early-2027 opening planned. Manufacturing Jobs: Daimler Truck North America approved plans for a new U.S. commercial vehicle plant, with construction starting by year-end 2026 and operations targeted for 2029. Economic Pulse: Gas prices eased in South Carolina in the week ending Aug. 8, with Lexington County’s lowest premium reported at $3.86 per gallon. Public Safety: A Chester, S.C. man accused of breaking into a Monroe smoke shop was found hiding in a dumpster behind the business, police said.
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