Officials say this is a new major disaster declaration and is separate from the declaration for Hurricane Helene.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster announced today that his December 13, 2024, request for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts following severe November flooding in Bamberg, Calhoun, and Orangeburg Counties has been approved.

The application deadline for federal assistance for South Carolina residents who sustained damage or losses as a result of Hurricane Helene is quickly approaching.

SC Gov. Henry McMaster unveiled his proposed 2025 budget Monday, leading with a $240 million disaster relief package following a turbulent 2024 storm season.

President Biden declares a major disaster in South Carolina due to severe weather, enabling federal funds for recovery.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the application deadline until Jan. 28 at the request of the state of South Carolina, FEMA spokesperson Nikki Gaskins Campbell said. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson ...

There will be no service on The COMET or USC Transit after approximately 4:00 PM, contingent on weather developments. The last outbound trips will depart the COMET Central hub downtown at 4:00 PM. Inclement Weather Center (IWC) pickups will begin at 2:00 PM at Main and Calhoun.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governmental agencies and some nonprofits in three Midlands counties may be eligible for FEMA public assistance after severe storms and flooding of during November. Bamberg ...

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, vowed to overhaul FEMA's disaster response times, enforce stricter in-office policies and eliminate political bias in relief efforts during her confirmation hearing.

Two children died in a house fire on Christmas Eve after being left home alone, according to the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.

A manhunt is underway in South Carolina for a man deputies saw escaped while they were arresting him. Georgetown County deputies said William Dempsey Cooper, 49, of Watford Place, escaped custody Monday when deputies were in the process of arresting him for second-degree domestic violence.

The federal government adopted a disaster bill to help states like South Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.