Pulled pork, hash, shredded chicken and coleslaw are some options North Augusta residents can get a taste of at a new barbecue truck.Palmetto Smoke-House BBQ is a new barbecue food truck that specializes in Carolina-style barbecue. The truck, which is located at 1187 Edgefield Road, has been open since July. “It makes you feel good when you see people coming back for more and more,” said Mike Powell, who is the owner and founder of Palmetto Smoke-House BBQ.The truck sells pork and chicken-based items such as pulled pork, a shredded chicken sandwich, along with other items including coleslaw, mac and…

GREENWOOD COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – The South Carolina Department of Social Services charged a Greenwood County woman with fraudulently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.Social Services agents report Erin Barber, 48-years-old, fraudulently received $21,445.00 in food stamps.Barber is charged with fraudulent acquisition or use of food stamps, greater than $10,000. She was booked into the Greenwood County Detention Center.The South Carolina Department of Social Services says it is dedicated to eradicating fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in programs administered by the agency.Reports of SNAP fraud can be made to the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of…

COLUMBIA — South Carolina-based potato chip company Lowcountry Kettle announced the debut of its S.C. Collegiate Edition packaging line in a Sept. 4 media release.Established in 2016 in Charleston, Lowcountry Kettle has since coined itself as the “Official Chip of South Carolina” and has chips available in more than 500 stores across the South. Notable regionally influenced flavors include Spicy Pimento Cheese, Fair Fried Pickle and Holy City Red Wine Vinegar & Sea Salt. By Jane Godiner jgodiner@postandcourier.com The Collegiate launch consists of two revamps of Lowcountry Kettle’s most classic flavor: “Carolina Sea Salt” with a garnet and black bag, and “Clemson…

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Claims in a Facebook watch groups reveal a troubling trend: although the number of cases is currently low, theft of SNAP benefits from EBT cards is on the rise.As of 3p.m Wednesday, DSS has only received a handful of statewide reports involving stolen SNAP benefits. However, even a small number of incidents can significantly impact families who rely on these benefits.Bre Williams, mother of three told WACHFOX News she couldn’t believe her eyes when she realized her main source for food had been stolen.”You know how you usually check the app before you go to the…

Eliminating food waste and supporting local restaurants: Goodie Bag, an app that launched in Charleston on Sept. 6, prides itself on doing both.The first of its kind to serve the Lowcountry, Goodie Bag partners with restaurants to offer discounted bundles of food that would otherwise be wasted at the end of the day.The company sold its first bags in Boulder, Colo., before expanding to nearby Fort Collins and Denver. Earlier this year, Goodie Bag launched in Charlotte. September’s Charleston debut marks the company’s third foray into a major city.Eddy Connors and Luke Siegert came up with the concept in 2022…

Are you proud of your college town? Maybe it was a charming little town that helped you launch your independence. And, according to Travel+Leisure, the best small college town for 2024 is in South Carolina. South Carolina Has The Best Small College Town Although I didn’t attend college in Clemson, South Carolina, I do have close friends who did and do. And, the latest ‘America’s Small Towns of 2024’ list from the travel publication named Clemson the best small college town. There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere swirling around Clemson, especially on game days in Fall. Tiger fans and alum…

Climate experts say when it comes to global warming, pay attention to what we eat. Food and agriculture make up more than 25% of the pollution that heats our planet. What’s driving all that climate pollution in food? Food waste, deforestation, and a huge global demand for beef, to name a few. When it comes to climate change, food matters. So NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about the search for solutions. We’ll explore how we grow food, what we’re shopping for in the grocery store and cooking, what we’re eating, and what we end up throwing…

Summer is ending, but it’s always a good time to eat ice cream, and South Carolina is getting a new ice cream spot. This ice cream spot is actually already a popular frozen treat brand, but they’re expanding, and the new location opens soon. I, personally, love eating ice cream no matter the season. Thankfully, in South Carolina, it usually doesn’t get too cold to want to avoid a frozen treat. Even if it did, though, I would still want ice cream, because it’s ice cream. South Carolina is Getting a New Ice Cream Spot Andy’s Frozen Custard has announced…

COLUMBIA — Grant McCloskey, a Columbia bartender who’s concocted, shaken, and poured craft cocktails around the Capital City for nearly a decade, is leaving Columbia for Philadelphia, he shared in a post on social media Sept. 6. McCloskey made a name for himself starting and leading the bar program at Ratio, a small plates restaurant in Elgin focused on Peruvian cuisine, after leaving his post as the bar manager of The Aristocrat in downtown Columbia. He left Ratio for The Hollow, a new Vista restaurant, in March. “I’m excited because it’s another challenge, it’s another opportunity to see where my ceiling is…

September 5, 2024September 6, 2024 In celebration of National Food Bank Day Friday, September 6, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) wishes to thank its dedicated statewide partners who operate food banks and pantries that provide sustenance and fresh food to South Carolinians in need. One in eight South Carolinians – including one in six children – are food insecure, according to the nonprofit Feeding America. Observed each year on the first Friday of September, National Food Bank Day aims to raise awareness for the problem of hunger in the United States and encourage people to give to…