COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 5 -- Richland County issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2024: Gov. Henry McMaster and the S.C. Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) announced today that Richland County is now among those counties eligible to receive expedited federal individual disaster assistance following Hurricane Helene. The Richland County Emergency Management Division (RCEMD) began County-wide hurricane-related damage assessment Thursday throughout Richland County. The damage assessment  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 5 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will showcase its documentary, A Town on Fire, during the National Fire Association's Fire Prevention Week with a special screening and discussion ahead of its broadcast on ETV-HD. The one-hour documentary, which premiered earlier this year, will re-air on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. A Town on Fire shares the story of a fire that killed 77 people near Camden  more

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Oct. 5 -- Winthrop University issued the following news: * * * HIGHLIGHTS * This marks the third time Winthrop and Visit York County will host a NCAA Regional Cross Country Championship. * The 2018 and 2024 event attracted approximately 1,200 athletes from more than 40 schools to York County. * * * The NCAA announced on Oct. 2 that Winthrop University and Visit York County have been selected to host the 2027 NCAA Division II Regional Cross Country Championships.   more