Friday, February 22 2013 6:35 PM EST2013-02-22 23:35:07 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) - State Rep. Bakari Sellers (D-Bamberg) made a friendly challenge to Gov. Nikki Haley and Department of Social Services Director Lillian Koller on Friday to live on food stamps forMore >>
State Rep. Bakari Sellers (D-Bamberg) made a friendly challenge to Gov. Nikki Haley and Department of Social Services Director Lillian Koller on Friday to live on food stamps for one week.More >>
Friday, February 22 2013 9:30 AM EST2013-02-22 14:30:58 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV)—Obesity is the state's number one killer, and state leader say our food stamp program could help lower the number. On Thursday, in Columbia, state leaders announced they will askMore >>
On Thursday in Columbia, state leaders announced they will ask for a waiver from federal regulation in order to include healthy food as a requirement for SNAP participation.More >>
Friday, February 1 2013 5:02 PM EST2013-02-01 22:02:33 GMT
It's an idea that's been knocked around and shot down despite how logical it seems on the surface: Should sugary drinks be banned from the food stamp program?More >>
It's an idea that's been knocked around and shot down despite how logical it seems on the surface: Should sugary drinks be banned from the food stamp program?More >>
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina health officials are holding their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.
The discussion is part of the Department of Health and Environmental Control's efforts to fight obesity in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley and health officials want the federal government to let the state restrict food stamp purchases of unhealthy foods.
Thursday's meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at the Richland County Council chambers in Columbia. Future meetings are scheduled for March 28 in Florence, April 18 in Greenville and May 2 in North Charleston.
Currently, about 878,000 people in South Carolina receive about $1.4 billion in benefits each year through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
