Helpful SSI Changes Reducing Customer Burden Take Effect
Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law go into effect today. The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind…
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Virtual Reality Flight Training Program Introduced To Schools, Local Officials
By Betsy Finklea Marion County Airport Director Charles Taylor held a meeting at the Marion County School District Office today, Tuesday, October 1, to introduce the Virtual Reality Flight Training…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Leads Silent Witness Ceremony to Honor Victims of Fatal Domestic Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson led participants through the 27th annual Silent Witness Domestic Violence ceremony held today at the South Carolina State Capitol Complex in Columbia. During…
Whole-Of-Government Response to Hurricane Helene Continues
WASHINGTON – FEMA and federal, state, community and voluntary partners continue providing resources to aid response efforts across the Southeast as survivors begin recovering from Hurricane Helene. More than 3,500…
Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Smart as the Southeast Recovers from Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA – Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. “The people…
Tabernacle Of God Mobile Food Bank Of Dillon Deploys To Asheville With Supplies, Serves 259 Hot Dogs
By Rev. Larry Williams The Lord allowed the Tabernacle of God Mobile Food Bank of Dillon, South Carolina, to deploy to Asheville, North Carolina. Hurricane Helene had destroyed that city….
All Black’s Tire Locations Accepting Donations For Western N.C. Disaster Relief
All Black’s Tire & Auto Service locations will be collecting items & donations for the counties in Western NC destroyed by Hurricane Helene. Items will be accepted at BTS until…
WEATHER REPORT: Helene Moving On – Good Riddance!
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Last night ended up being a rough night. I don’t know about y’all, but I…
Coroner Gives Updates On Recent Wrecks
Coroner Donnie Grimsley has provided the names of the deceased in two recent, unrelated wrecks. Coroner Grimsley reports that the person killed in the motor vehicle crash on Highway 57…
Hurricane Helene’s Effects On South Carolina Crops Discussed
September is harvest time for many South Carolina farmers, and Clemson Cooperative Extension Service experts say rain and wind from Hurricane Helene could pose problems for crops. South Carolina cotton…
S.C. Highway Patrol Welcomes 32 New Troopers Including Floyd Dale Man
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Highway Patrol officially welcomed 32 troopers including a Floyd Dale man from its SC Highway Patrol Class 126 today (September 26) in a modified graduation…
SCDOT Preparing for Hurricane Helene Impacts
COLUMBIA (September 25, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing for potential impacts related to Hurricane Helene. Crews in the affected areas have begun preparing and are ready to…
State’s Price Gouging Law Now In Effect
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today (Sept. 26) that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency…
Eyes on Helene: SCEMD Moves to OPCON 2
COLUMBIA– The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state’s readiness and response to Operating Condition Level Two, or OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches South Carolina. This decision…
Helene To Bring SC Flooding Rain, Tornadoes
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the South Carolina coast south of South…
Concern Increases For Damaging Wind and Flooding From Helene
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: -The Tropical Storm Helene has formed over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. It will…
Your Vote Matters: 2024 Statewide General Election Is Rapidly Approaching
COLUMBIA, SC (September 24, 2024) – The State Election Commission urges voters to get ready for the 2024 Statewide General Election as essential dates and deadlines are just around the…
SCEMD Tracking Tropical Storm Helene
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, which will soon be entering the Gulf of Mexico and could significantly impact the state…