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SC officials arrest three in separate SNAP fraud cases, over $100k stolen

Apr 30, 2025 11:36 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Three people have been arrested in connection to cases of fraudulently distributed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, according to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General.

Study: SC 6th worst for working moms

Apr 30, 2025 11:28 AM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Well with Mother’s Day right around the corner now, a new study reveals that South Carolina has room to improve when it comes to mothers in the workplace.

U.S. economy shrinks 0.3% in first quarter as Trump trade wars disrupt businesses

Apr 30, 2025 10:36 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. economy shrank at a 0.3% annual pace from January through March, the first drop in three years, as President Donald Trump’s trade wars disrupted business.

Midlands attorney, former state lawmaker Dick Harpootlian announces first true-crime novel

Apr 29, 2025 6:33 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

A Midlands attorney and former state lawmaker is getting into the book business.

New report aims to improve maternal and infant health across South Carolina

Apr 29, 2025 6:32 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

“The average hospital charge for deliveries involving severe maternal morbidity is over $109,000 while a normal delivery costs about $35,000,” says Pack.

Vance heralds ‘industrial renaissance’ in his visit to a South Carolina steel plant

Apr 29, 2025 6:28 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Vice President JD Vance visited a steel plant in South Carolina on Thursday as he heralded the launch of an “industrial renaissance” in the U.S., in part due to President Donald Trump’s moves to boost domestic industry.

Starbucks new tech shaves off 2 minutes

Apr 29, 2025 5:45 PM EDT

CNN,

The Wall Street Journal reports Starbucks’ new drink-scheduling system has shaved two minutes off the average time to make a drink ordered inside cafes.