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FAQ: How SNAP benefit changes are hitting SC households
SNAP benefits enacted during COVID have ended nationwide. At the end of March, all allotments will return to pre-COVID amounts.
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Take a walk with Rudy Mancke
The University of South Carolina hosts nature walks with its naturalist-in-residence, Rudy Mancke. The walks take groups from the coast, to the mountains and everywhere in between.
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Senate hears testimony on gender identity bills
The Senate Medical Affairs Committee invited several speakers to testify on two gender identity bills.
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SC’s permitless carry bill draws mixed reaction
A bill in the S.C. Senate would allow people to openly carry handguns with no training.
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Diabetics, advocates react to insulin price reductions
Major pharmaceutical companies have rolled out plans for insulin price reductions. Diabetics and advocates are grateful but skeptical.
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SC bee advocates working to revitalize diminishing populations
Bee species native to North America are diminishing at a rapid rate. But there are many efforts in South Carolina to help revitalize the ecosystem’s main pollinators.
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SC’s chief accountant to resign after $3.5 billion accounting scandal
Richard Eckstrom, the state’s comptroller general, resigned Thursday morning. He steps down as lawmakers were discussing removing him from office.
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Women keep on trucking
Women have been in the trucking industry for years. Now, they’re sharing their stories and pushing for even more women to join them.
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Ticket limit leads to ‘difficult decisions’ for parents of graduating Gamecocks
Graduation tickets are officially available to Gamecock students. But for some families of graduating seniors, the five-ticket limit does not cover their entire family.
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COVID 3 years later: Where is South Carolina now?
Just because infections and hospitalizations are down doesn’t mean COVID is gone.
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Bittersweet: Gamecock ‘freshies’ win big in last home game
The Gamecock women’s basketball team took to the floor for one final home game on Sunday, with the “freshies” bidding farewell to home fans.
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Columbia author delves into mental health, human trafficking in her latest crime novel
Columbia author Carla Damron’s new book, “The Orchid Tattoo,” delves into mental health and human trafficking. She drew inspiration from her time as a social worker.
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I spoke with Columbia locals on Main Street earlier today, seeing how they feel about former President Donald Trump's indictment in New York. Tune in at 4pm and 4:30pm on @USCCarolinaNews to hear what they had to say.
Today I went to Hooves, Hearts, and Hope Equine Sanctuary. This is a safe place for neglected and abused horses to live the rest of their lives. Find out more about these gentle giant's home at 4:00pm and 4:30pm on Carolina News. @USCCarolinaNews
Find out more tonight on @USCCarolinaNews as two of our reporters go in-depth on the political and public response to the historic indictment ‼️ link to the show: https://youtube.com/@carolinanews5807