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South Carolina launches $1 million program connecting farms to school cafeterias
1+ hour, 46+ min ago (309+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Children across South Carolina could soon see more locally grown foods on their plates this year, thanks to a new state program called "Certified SC Cafeteria." The program reimburses participating schools and school districts for the purchase…...
Ga. Senate passes transparency bill to protect shrimp industry
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (487+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. - Georgia restaurants could soon be required to clearly disclose whether the shrimp on their menus comes from imported farms or is harvested domestically. The Georgia state Senate voted this week to pass legislation that supporters say will promote…...
Veteran opens Diamond Cuisine restaurant on Broad Street
1+ week, 1+ day ago (62+ words) Veteran opens Diamond Cuisine restaurant on Broad Street'WRDW Veteran opens Diamond Cuisine restaurant on Broad Street Ahead of snow, Georgia crews start treating roadways Richmond County deputies involved in high speed chase Watch as USCA pitcher throws no-hitter against Mars…...
Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan’s Famous is sold for $450 million
2+ week, 2+ day ago (485+ words) Smithfield, which has held rights to produce and sell Nathan's products in the U.S. and Canada and at Sam's Clubs in Mexico since 2014, will acquire all of Nathan's outstanding shares for $102 each. Like almost every food company, Nathan's has been under…...
Food drive being held in Augusta to honor MLK’s legacy
2+ week, 5+ day ago (104+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the United Way of the CSRA and AmeriCorps are hosting a community canned food drive. The event will collect essential food items to benefit GAP Ministries. It's taking…...
Augusta’s newest Chick-fil-A opens on Belair Frontage Road
3+ week, 2+ day ago (75+ words) Augusta's newest Chick-fil-A opens on Belair Frontage Road'WRDW Augusta's newest Chick-fil-A opens on Belair Frontage Road Shooting leaves 38-year-old dead on East Boundary Street 1 killed in crash on South Main Street in McCormick County Columbia County data centers recommended for…...
Georgia bill would ban SNAP benefits from paying for junk food
3+ week, 3+ day ago (322+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. " A bill in the Georgia legislature looks to restrict the foods Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits can pay for. Sponsored by seven Republicans, the Georgia SNAP Healthier Choices Act of 2026 argues the bill doubles down on the federal…...
Cancer research organization benefits from Happy to Help beer sales
3+ week, 4+ day ago (165+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Paceline received an $18,038 check from Savannah River Brewing Company on Monday from sales of the Happy to Help beer at the brewery. Paceline supports fundraising for cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center. The donation represents…...
Want free Chick-fil-A for a year? A golden cup could be your ticket
4+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) Want free Chick-fil-A for a year? A golden cup could be your ticket'WRDW ATLANTA, Ga. " Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of business with a contest that could give customers free food for a year! On Monday, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain announced…...
Local Venezuelan restaurant owner celebrates capture of Maduro
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Local Venezuelan restaurant owner celebrates capture of Maduro'WRDW Local Venezuelan restaurant owner celebrates capture of Maduro Columbia County residents voice concerns about proposed data centers Dry and partly cloudy throughout the work week! North Augusta police dog Lucia retires after…...