AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Philanthropy: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina awarded up to $100,000 scholarships to two Hampton County High School seniors, Jimiah Brown and Solana Manor, via the Marcia and Johnny Wood Scholarship—renewable for four years to help them graduate with little to no debt. Politics & Spending: South Carolina’s Republican governor primary runoff is set to be costly, with dizzying spending levels in the lead-up and the runoff expected to add more. State Politics: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Alan Wilson over Pamela Evette in the June 23 GOP runoff, adding another national heavyweight to the race. Local Business & Community: The Village at Woodside in Aiken hosted a Dog Days of Summer fundraiser for the Friends of the Animal Shelter, including adoptions and a silent auction, as South Carolina grapples with pet overpopulation. Food Safety: The FDA classified a recall of Alfredo sauce as Class I after a supplier recalled a dry milk powder ingredient over potential salmonella contamination. Public Safety: Gunfire at Haywood Mall in Greenville left two people hospitalized; police detained multiple suspects and said the dispute was not random. Energy & Costs: Gas prices continue to cool, with California’s average dropping 10 cents to $5.97, reflecting softer crude oil dynamics. Tech & Mobility: Tesla’s robotaxis remain far behind hype, with a small fleet still limited to a few Texas cities.
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