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SNAP recipients urged to budget as shutdown lingers on

[gtxvideo vid='VbohvFgQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VbohvFgQ.jpg' vtitle='SNAP receipents'] 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…

Midlands food bank helping out federal workers

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands food back is working to give relief to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. "If you're struggling to make ends meet, this is a big deal," Mary…

Special Olympics Torch Run kicks off at State House

[gtxvideo vid='IEBa85FR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IEBa85FR.jpg' vtitle='Special Olympics Torch Run kicks off at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Raising money for our state's bravest athletes one step at a time. The "South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics" kicked off at the…

SC Cooking: Governor names Chef Ambassador

[gtxvideo vid='BLv39qDr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BLv39qDr.jpg' vtitle='Cooking at the State House: Governor names Chef Ambassador'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his pick for the 20-19 South Carolina Chef Ambassador program. Every year, a Chef Ambassador is selected from the state’s…

SC Lawmakers push to legalize medical marijuana

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Lawmakers want to legalize marijuana in the Palmetto state by reintroducing what would be the Compassionate Care Act. The bill introduced Tuesday, would legalize cannabis to help people with conditions like…

Governor McMaster outlines executive budget

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  Tuesday morning Gov. Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget for 2019 One major item that will make taxpayers happy is the $200 million in rebates that he says will…

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