Thursday - December 26, 2024
*South Carolina Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Thursday November 28, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Bamberg County
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Bamberg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Bamberg County Bamberg County Library 3156 E. Railroad Ave. Bamberg, SC 29003 Open Nov. 29-30, Dec. 2-7, and Dec. 9-12, 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Closed Dec.1 and Dec. 8 Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are sch  more

Graham Statement on Ceasefire in Lebanon
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today issued the following statement regarding the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. "I am very pleased to hear that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been reached regarding the conflict in Lebanon. "Well done to all those involved in reaching this agreement. "I appreciate the hard work of the Biden Administration, supported by President   more

Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Payments Surpasses $1 Billion
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA Encourages Florida Policyholders to Take Advantage of Extended Grace Period to Renew The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA, has paid policyholders over $1.4 billion for flood losses stemming from Hurricane Helene recovery, with over 56,000 policyholders having filed claims following the storm's landfall. FEMA estimates Hurricane  more

Rep. Clyburn Tours Broadband Installation Site in Neeses, S.C.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * South Carolina has received $551 million to help ensure high-speed internet coverage across the state * * * NEESES, S.C. - U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) toured a broadband construction site in Neeses, South Carolina, where fiber is being laid by Comporium, Inc. President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has provided South Carolina with $551 million to connect every home a  more