Author: Kimberlei Davis

City officials address evacuation and deaths at Allen Benedict Court Apartments

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): The Fire and Police departments made the decision to evacuate everyone from the Allen Benedict Apartments until further notice because of gas leak concerns. Many residents were unsure of where exactly they’re going to be staying and if the Columbia Housing authority was going to help them at all. Residents had 2-3 hours to gather as many belongings as…

SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolinian who receive funding from SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will receive their February benefits early. State officials are cautioning recipients as the early allotment doesn’t mean that additional funds will be distributed again next month. More than 42 million Americans receive assistance through the food stamp program in a year, according to Feeding America,…