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Thursday, May 16, 2013  The House Agriculture Committee has approved a sweeping farm bill that would trim the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program.

Monday, May 06, 2013 

Friday, March 29, 2013  The Department of Social Services wants to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to change the eligible food list for those in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The South Carolina Army National Guard agricultural team in Afghanistan has built teaching centers and reached out to help more than 300 farmers during its yearlong deployment.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A gun-rights organization is reminding North Carolina lawmakers its members believe in the right to bear arms and they shouldn't attempt to pass legislation that narrows the freedom.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  An elementary school that previously allowed parents and family members to walk freely through the hallways before and after school is changing its policy after 26 people were killed in a Connecticut school shooting.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Classes start this Thursday morning for the little children of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Shortly after the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, a woman wrote an article called "I am Adam Lanza's mother." The article spread quickly across the internet and a local mother said she can relate.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  President Barack Obama will launch an administration-wide effort Wednesday to create new policies aimed at preventing another mass school shooting.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Some parents may still keep their kids at home -- but schools in Newtown, Conn., are opening their doors today for the first time since Friday's deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Three victims of last week's school shooting will be buried Monday. 20 boys and girls, ages 6 and 7, and six adults were killed Friday when a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and began shooting.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut resonates close to home with parents now holding their children closer, and explaining what's occurred to our youngest children can be very difficult.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Local officials hosting a press conference to address the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Connecticut State Police say they are assisting local police in Newtown amid reports of a shooting at an elementary school.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  South Carolina officials want Certified SC Grown products featured on tables throughout the state this holiday season.