“Oftentimes, families who rely on SNAP benefits are purchasing what they're purchasing out of convenience or out of what's available, and they have access to," said Hafeezah Yates, who is with the ...

South Carolina is considering joining a growing number of states that restrict the types of food and beverages that can be ...

Now more than ever, AARP South Carolina said people who live in the state rely on Social Security for their livelihoods. The program marks its 90th anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 14, and AARP said it ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Stolen SNAP benefits are becoming an increasingly large problem in the Midlands. SNAP benefits, previously known as food stamps, are meant to help low-income families but are ...

South Carolina and Tennessee plan to restrict SNAP purchases to encourage healthier eating, part of the ‘Make America Healthy ...

Waivers have already been approved in a dozen states ban unhealthy foods from being bought using SNAP benefits.

Zesto of West Columbia might look like just another burger joint with its eye-catching turquoise exterior, but locals know this unassuming spot harbors a secret worth sharing: hot dogs that might just ...

Gov. Henry McMaster announced via social media last week that he intends to issue an executive order changing what food and beverage items are allowable under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

Just over a half century ago, one of South Carolina's most formidable political leaders toured some of the state's poorest ...

(WCCB) – Restrictions could be coming to more than 580,000 people in South Carolina who receive SNAP benefits. Governor Henry McMaster wants to join a dozen other states in the country that bans SNAP ...

McMaster said he plans to issue an executive order that would impose “common-sense limits” on SNAP purchases. A bill that would have banned people from using their benefits on things like candy and ...