The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) says the department is requesting a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that if approved will allow DSS to automatically issue federally funded food replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients.
A deputy has been terminated after his arrest for domestic violence charges, according to RCSD.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials with Santee Cooper confirm that one of the company's towers collapsed into the Congaree River. Officials say it is not affecting power distribution. A spokesperson for the Congaree Riverkeeper says the tower is just downstream of…
President Joe Biden is making stops in the Carolinas to survey the impact of Helene on both states, according to the White House.
Gov. Henry McMaster holds another media briefing Tuesday afternoon to provide more updates on the state's response to the impacts of Helene.
A second teen has been arrested in connection to the death of a 16-year-old, says Sumter County deputies.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road starting October 1, at 9 p.m.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a state forester’s burning ban for 20 counties.
The death toll in South Carolina after Hurricane Helene passed through the southeast has risen to 33 Tuesday morning, according to the Department of Public Safety.
The widespread effects of Hurricane Helene have led South Carolina to temporarily close hunting within several river systems so as to protect the wildlife being impacted by the flooding.
Deadlines are just around the corner for the 2024 General Election on November 5.
Those who want to support South Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene can now send a financial donation to the One SC Fund.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department holds a special send off for one of the K9 officers after he was shot in March
South Carolina Senator tim scott is weighing in on the Port Workers threatening to walk off the job.
Firefighters worked to extinguish a weekend fire at a Dollar Tree, said officials.
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say disaster assistance is available in South Carolina to aid in the recovery effort following Hurricane Helene.
Gas prices in South Carolina are significantly higher this week.
Harvest Hope is asking the for communities help for the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Columbia-Richland Firefighters quickly handled a house fire on S. Ott Road this afternoon, according to the department.
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Gov. Henry McMaster held a media briefing Monday afternoon to provide an update on the state's response to Helene impacts.
The impact of Hurricane Helene reportedly left SNAP recipients throughout South Carolina questioning the potential replacement of their SNAP benefits.
All schools and offices will be closed, and all extracurricular activities are canceled.
Here's a Live update with ABC Columbia's Crysty Vaughan and Alex Tejada as city officials wrap up briefing on storm recovery efforts
Libraries in the Midlands are offering resources to the public as people deal with continued power outages in the Midlands.
