WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. - If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. While the deadline has been extended to Jan. 28, there are only three weeks remaining to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA still strongly urges survivors to appl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. The Disaster Recovery Center in Spartanburg County will remain open until Jan. 23, giving survivors of Hurricane Helene in South Carolina more time to receive in-person assistance. Spartanburg County C.C. Woodson Community Center210 Bomar Ave.Spartanburg, SC 29306 Open Monday Saturday. 9 a.m. 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. Click here to find other cen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Two laboratory marketers -- Shahram Naghshbandi, of Fort Worth, Texas, and John Bello, of Chesterfield, Virginia; three physicians -- Dr. Abbesalom Ghermay, of Plano, Texas; Dr. Daniel Theesfeld, of Longview, Texas; and Dr. James Cook, of Richmond, Virginia; and medical practice owner Troy Belton, of Columbia, South Carolina, and associated entities, have agreed to pay a total of $1,137,914 to resolve False   more