Live News of South Carolina October 03, 2024

FEMA Warns Of Funding Shortage For Hurricane Season

States across the southeastern U.S. are still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, a devastating Category 4 storm that made landfall last week. The storm wreaked havoc as it moved through Florida, Georgia, SouRead More

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Southeast Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage

As recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Helene, several national and state parks in the Southeast are dealing with closures and limited access due to safety concerns and staffing issues. The Great Smoky MountainsRead More

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1 Million Energy Customers Without Power After Helene Storm

About 1 million energy customers remain without power across six states following the destructive path of Hurricane Helene. The storm caused significant damage to critical power infrastructure from Florida to West VirginiaRead More

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Knicks Acquire Karl-Anthony Towns In Three-Team Trade

The New York Knicks made a significant move by acquiring Karl-Anthony Towns from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade involving the Charlotte Hornets. The deal, which was agreed upon last Friday, was finalizedRead More

Vice President Kamala Harris To Visit Hurricane-Hit North Carolina

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit North Carolina in the near future, as confirmed by the White House. This visit comes in the wake of Hurricane Helene's impact on the state, with Harris staying...Read More

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Southeast Hospitals Weather Hurricane Helene, Face Challenges

During Hurricane Helene, hospitals and health care organizations in the Southeast faced significant challenges while striving to provide essential care for their communities. The massive storm caused widespread damage to tRead More

Cell Phone Providers Face Challenges In Restoring Service After Hurricane

As Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc on several states, causing widespread destruction and power outages, cell phone service has become a critical issue for residents trying to communicate and seek help. Major cellular providRead More

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Tropical Systems In South Carolina Getting Wetter Due To Climate Change

Recent data indicates that Helene, a tropical system, brought one of the highest amounts of rainfall ever recorded in South Carolina. This occurred shortly after another tropical system, Debby, also made a significant impaRead More

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Helene Death Toll Rises To 180 Across Six States

As the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to unfold, the death toll has tragically risen to at least 180 people across six states. This devastating storm has left a trail of destruction in its wake, with...Read More

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Over 1.3 Million Still Without Power After Helene Storm

Five days have passed since Helene swept through parts of the Southeast and mid-Atlantic, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Over 1.3 million homes and businesses in the affected areas are still grappling with...Read More

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Biden And Harris Assess Hurricane Damage In Southeast

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both actively engaging with communities affected by Hurricane Helene in the Southeast. Biden is set to visit North and South Carolina, while Harris will be in GeorgiRead More

Hurricane Helene Becomes Second-Deadliest Storm In 50 Years

As Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc across the US mainland, the death toll has tragically climbed to 160, making it the second-deadliest hurricane to strike the country in the past five decades. The deadliest hurrRead More

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Federal Response Deployed Across Hurricane-Hit States

The federal government has initiated a comprehensive response effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which severely impacted four states. A recent update from a Biden administration official revealed that FEMA AdminiRead More

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President Biden Approves Federal Disaster Declaration For Georgia

President Joe Biden has approved the federal disaster declaration for the state of Georgia as it continues to recover from the impact of Hurricane Helene. This decision comes after Biden previously approved major disasterRead More

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Duke Energy Faces Major Infrastructure Replacement After Storm

A recent statement from Duke Energy revealed that about half of the power outages in upstate South Carolina and the mountains of North Carolina, caused by the impact of Helene, will require significant replacement of infraRead More

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Death Toll Rises To 140 Across Six States From Helene

Recent reports from source tally and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) have confirmed that the death toll in Tennessee has tragically risen to nine. This devastating news comes in the aftermath of the severeRead More

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Hurricane Helene Claims Lives Of First Responders And K-9 Officer

Hurricane Helene has tragically resulted in the loss of several first responders and a K-9 officer across the Southeast region. The devastating impact of the hurricane has been felt by communities as brave individuals riskRead More

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Death Toll Rises To 133 Across Six States After Helene

The state department of public safety in South Carolina has reported that the death toll in the state has tragically risen to 33 due to the impact of Helene. This brings the total death toll across...Read More

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Over 1.5 Million Still Without Power After Hurricane Helene

More than 1.5 million homes and businesses are still without power across several states in the Southeast and mid-Atlantic regions following the impact of Helene last week. The latest data from PowerOutage.us shows that GeRead More

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Hurricane Helene Leaves Trail Of Devastation In Southeast

Following the destructive path of Hurricane Helene, the South is left reeling from widespread devastation. The storm, one of the worst in U.S. history, has claimed over 130 lives and left a trail of destruction across...Read More

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