AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection 2026: South Carolina has surpassed its previous gubernatorial early-voting record, with more than 587,000 ballots cast. A new poll shows Sen. Darline Graham and Democrat Annie Andrews in a tight race ahead of Nov. 3. SNAP Changes: Starting Nov. 1, South Carolina recipients can no longer use benefits to buy candy, energy drinks or sugary drinks; diet and zero-sugar sodas remain eligible. Jobs and Industry: Amick Farms plans a $54.7 million Edgefield County hatchery, adding 40 jobs. First Solar is opening its $330 million Gaffney facility, which employs about 500 people and is expected to grow to 700. Rural Health: South Carolina has launched a cybersecurity initiative to help protect rural hospitals from attacks. Coastal Safety: King tides and a stalled storm could bring repeated flooding, beach erosion and dangerous surf to South Carolina’s coast. Gamecocks: South Carolina’s football team heads to Oklahoma after a comeback win over No. 11 Tennessee; the top-ranked women’s basketball team opens its season Sunday.
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