WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- 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 Chester County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Chester County Gateway Conference Center3200 Commerce Drive, Suite ARichburg, SC 29729 Open Dec. 9-13, 16-20, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center will open in Spartanburg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Spartanburg County Boiling Springs Library871 Double Bridge RoadBoiling Springs, SC 29316 Open Dec. 7, Dec. 9-10, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Closed Dec. 8. Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled t  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Tyre Amahdikeem Brooks, 23; John Matthew Railey, 36; and Ricky Shane Underwood, 43, all of Lancaster, were sentenced to a total of 27 years federal prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges. Evidence presented to the court showed the three men conspired together in the Lancaster area to distribute methamphetamine beginning in January 2020. In  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. Homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina have until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA urges survivors in designated areas to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or   more