More rely on food stamps despite economic gains – Sun-Sentinel

More rely on food stamps despite economic gainsSun-SentinelDespite an improving economy, one in five Florida residents relies on food stamps. And while the number of recipients in South and Central Florida has leveled off in recent months, totals remain at near-record highs. Now, many in Congress want to scale … …

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Five Arrested in Post Office Robbery – Southern Pines Pilot

Five Arrested in Post Office RobberySouthern Pines PilotThree Moore County residents were among five men arrested Thursday and charged in connection with the robbery of the Marston Post Office near Hoffman in Richmond County. Richmond County sheriff's deputies arrested Dennis Shaquille Ross, 22, …Five arrested after armed robbery, manhuntRichmond County …

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Five Essential Facts About Food Stamps – ThinkProgress

ThinkProgress Five Essential Facts About Food StampsThinkProgressThe House Agriculture Committee recently passed its version of the Farm Bill, which funds vital nutrition assistance programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP (formerly known as food stamps). The bill, which would cut a … More: continued here

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