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

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