# South Carolina Budget Stalemate Threatens Schools and Food Aid | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-news-today-2-min-the-daily-news-now-7463313)
Published: 2026-07-18T05:32:13+00:00
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South Carolina’s budget deadlock hangs over schools, state workers, and food aid recipients as lawmakers stall on a deal—teachers’ promised pay raises and SNAP funding could vanish without action, risking cuts, reserve drains, and a billion dollars in lost aid before October. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/486f16a833992e5d

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