AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSenate Race: South Carolina’s closely watched Senate candidates clashed in their only scheduled debate. Republican Darline Graham defended President Trump, Democrat Annie Andrews attacked her record and qualifications, and Libertarian Kasie Whitener criticized both parties. They sparred over Iran, healthcare, the economy and data centers, with the race tightening ahead of Nov. 3. Public Health: South Carolina has reported 670 measles cases this year, among the nation’s highest totals; its count did not rise in the latest weekly report. State Politics: State Rep. Michael Rivers was arrested and charged with pointing a gun at a political opponent’s family member at a polling location on primary day. Local Government: Fort Mill Town Council is set to consider a first reading of raises that would bring the mayor’s annual pay to $15,425 and council members’ to $10,186. Any increase would take effect after the November 2027 election. Jobs and Education: South Carolina is expanding teacher loan forgiveness and investing $10 million in recruitment and retention programs. New business announcements include CurTec’s planned $10 million Oconee County expansion and Obatala Sciences’ Charleston County operation, expected to add 46 jobs.
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