WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * Sixth class of ARC's nine-month economic development training program comprises 40 fellows from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors across all 13 Appalachian states. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 fellows selected for the 2024-2025 Class of the Appalachian Leadership Institute (ALI), a leadership training opportunity that equips   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: If your home was damaged due to Hurricane Helene but you can still live in it safely, you may qualify for Clean and Sanitize Assistance from FEMA. Eligible applicants may receive up to $300 to help with cleanup efforts, even if the work is already completed. You may qualify if: The impacted home was a primary residence located in an area designated for Individ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Oconee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Oconee CountyBountyland Education Campus100 Vocational DriveSeneca, SC 29672Open Oct. 23-25, 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other South Carolina counties. Click here to find cent  more

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Oct. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Three members of an Upstate drug ring have been sentenced to federal prison and the final member has pleaded guilty for their role in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy. Richard Brian Walker, 49, of Chesnee, was sentenced to 270 months' imprisonment. Walker additionally pled guilty to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a sh  more