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

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.

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

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

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for South Carolina residents in approved ... According to a FEMA news release, the deadline extension was made at the request ...

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.

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

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.

Did you apply for relief after Hurricane Helene and are waiting to hear back from FEMA? If so, FEMA is telling South Carolina residents to answer unfamiliar calls, text or emails as they could be from the agency.