WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. While the deadline has been extended to Jan. 28, there are only three weeks remaining to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Katie Britt (R-Alabama) and Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) announced the introduction of the Laken Riley Act. The Laken Riley Act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting offenses and would mandate that they are detained until they are removed from the United States so more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act to preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. For the past four years, the Biden Administration has taken a sledgehammer to Title IX through rulemaking at the Department of Education. This legislation would reverse the Biden Administration more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Divisionissued the following news release: * * * Titan Fruit & Vegetable Co. requested workers make illegal political contributions * * * RIDGE SPRING, SC - More than 600 temporary agricultural workers are entitled to their share of more than $132,000 recovered by the U.S. Department of Labor from a Ridge Spring employer that illegally deducted money from their wages for political donations and cleaning fees. The department's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Beaufort County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Beaufort County St. Helena Branch Library6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. RoadSt. Helena Island, SC 29920 Open Jan. 8-9, 10 a.m. 7 p.m.; Jan. 10, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hu more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined his colleagues to introduce the Laken Riley Act. Companion legislation passed the House of Representatives yesterday. The Senate is expected to vote to begin debate on the Laken Riley Act on Friday. "We must learn from horrific events like the murder of Laken Riley and take corrective action," said Senator Graham. "This bill achieves that goal. I am v more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) introduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 that would preserve Title IX protections for female athletes and allow safe and fair competition in women's sports in the U.S. "We have to stand up to the radical Left now before it's too late," said Senator Graham. "This legislation is much-needed to protect more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that, as of January 4, 2025, 23.6 million consumers have selected a plan for coverage in 2025 since the start of the Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP). Over 20.4 million consumers had active 2024 coverage a more PR

LEXINGTON, South Carolina, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: R'Mani Jy'Mere Holloway, 26, of Gaston, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Evidence presented in court revealed that on Feb. 9, 2023, deputies from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department arrested Holloway on outstanding state warrants related to probat more PR

SUMTER, South Carolina, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Denetrick Devontae Holland, 24, of Sumter, was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring to distribute illegal drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine. Evidence presented in court revealed that in 2023, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) received information regarding a "stash house" allegedly operated more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on his meeting with Paul Atkins, President Trump's nominee to serve as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): "Throughout his career, Paul Atkins has championed policies that promote capital formation and job creation, and his extensive experience in financial regulation will be critical to reversing the harm Gary Gensler has  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on his meeting with Paul Atkins, President Trump's nominee to serve as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): "Throughout his career, Paul Atkins has championed policies that promote capital formation and job creation, and his extensive experience in financial regulation will be critical to reversing the ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded President Biden's decision to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling off the coast of Virginia: "We welcome President Biden's action to protect Virginia's vibrant coastal communities. We've heard from Virginians in Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore who have expressed concerns about the risks of offshore drilling on their c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: COLUMBIA, S.C. - At the request of the state, Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will remain open Thursday, Jan. 9. The centers are located at: Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 Open Jan. 8-10, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beaufort County, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena I more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded President Biden's decision to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling off the coast of Virginia: "We welcome President Biden's action to protect Virginia's vibrant coastal communities. We've heard from Virginians in Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore who have expressed concerns about the risks of offshore drilling on their communities. T more PR