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Friday, May 03, 2013  Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  South Carolina health officials are held their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A new study has ranked Beaufort County as the healthiest place in South Carolina.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Judge strikes down NYC's sugary-drinks size rule; enforcement had been set to start Tuesday

Thursday, February 28, 2013  Testing students' readiness for first grade and requiring prescriptions for meth-making medicines are among the recommendations of a committee that advocates for South Carolina's children.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Rep. Bakari Sellers said he's committed to shopping for healthy foods in his district, but he added that poverty and obesity is not caused just by unhealthy foods, but rather expenses and access to healthy alternatives.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  South Carolina officials hope restricting what people can buy with food stamps will cut down on obesity.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley and the chiefs of the state's health and social services agencies are discussing how to combat obesity in South Carolina.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  People living in the Southeastern United States have a higher risk of stroke than those in other parts of the country, according to researchers.

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Thursday, February 07, 2013  State public health chief Catherine Templeton says further restrictions on food stamp purchases might be a way to cut down on the state's obesity problem.

Monday, February 04, 2013  The death of South Congaree Police Department K-9 Officer Enzo is a reminder that cancer can even affect our four legged friends.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Weight management is a constant struggle for lots of people.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Hertis Rumph is at the Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg to have the staples in his arm checked after a recent surgery.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  A group of women in the Midlands has joined a national movement to tackle obesity amongst African-American women.