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 apply   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- 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 Beaufort County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Beaufort County St. Helena Branch Library6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. RoadSt. Helena Island, SC 29920 Open Jan. 8-9, 10 a.m. 7 p.m.; Jan. 10, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. - At the request of the state, Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will remain open Thursday, Jan. 9. The centers are located at: Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 Open Jan. 8-10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beaufort County, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena I  more