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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The Food and Drug Administration is closely watching the marketing of caffeinated gums and snacks and wants to know more about their safety.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The S.C. Peanut Board shed light on the peanut's growing role in the state with daily cooking demonstrations at the 2012 South Carolina State Fair.

Friday, February 10, 2012  China-based candy manufacturer Au'some is opening its newest manufacturing plant in Sumter. The firm announced in January that it would invest $6 million and bring 120 jobs to its first and only North American manufacturing plant in the central South Carolina site.

Friday, August 20, 2010  According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, about 25 percent of all American children and adolescents are overweight, an alarming 20 percent increase over 10 years ago.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  The lounge features drinks, snacks and is just a good place to kick back, but needs donations.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008  Students in 34 elementary schools across South Carolina are eating fresh fruit and vegetables this school year under a federal program meant to curb hunger and fight obesity.