WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Barnwell and Lexington counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. These locations join the center previously opened in Greenville County. Center location: Barnwell County Barnwell Regional Airport155 State Road S-6-398Barnwell, S.C. 29812 Hours of Operation: Open Oct. 13-1  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: South Carolina residents who have applied for disaster assistance following Hurricane Helene may get a telephone call from FEMA to schedule an inspection of the damaged home, or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It is important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be req  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.8 billion in federal assistance for individuals and communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to lead the federal response, working in coordination with state and local partners to ensure that survivors receive the resources they need to jumpstart t  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Nine defendants of a Spartanburg area illegal drug trafficking ring were sentenced to a total of 1,257 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute illegal drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. Three defendants (Bobo, Jacobs, and Canty) were also convicted of money laundering. The follow defendants  more