AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Government: Former state Rep. Marvin Pendarvis pleaded guilty to nine federal fraud charges tied to nearly $800,000 taken from clients’ legal settlements. He faces up to 20 years in prison. Schools: Nearly one in five teachers surveyed said they did not receive two meeting-free planning days required by state law; the Education Department says it knows of no widespread compliance problems. Public Health: South Carolina has reported 670 measles cases this year, the nation’s second-highest total. State officials also say infant surrenders under Daniel’s Law have reached a record. Politics: Republican groups are putting $5 million into the competitive U.S. Senate race. Democrat Annie Andrews has answered President Trump’s slur in a new campaign ad. Health Care: Prisma Health is building a 112-bed Upstate behavioral health hospital, backed by a $5 million pledge from Tecsys, as more than 3,300 patients traveled outside the area for treatment last year. Freestanding emergency rooms are also expanding across the state. Business: CurTec plans a $10 million expansion in Oconee County, adding 10 jobs. Weather: Isaias could bring heavy rain, gusty winds and storms to the Carolinas this weekend, with 2 to 4 inches of rain possible.
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