storm recovery

Sylvia Vandross and her son fled from damaged caused by a microburst that hit Greenville on Sept. 24. Two days later, Tropical Storm Helene landed.

Gov. Henry McMaster and other state officials held a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, to talk about the latest response and cleanup after Hurricane Helene.

Habitat for Humanity of York County will provide aid to uninsured residents in Rock Hill's poorest neighborhood, which took the worst of a devastating April storm.

An April hailstorm that wrought $5 million (and counting) in damages in York County was immediately followed by roofing salespeople canvassing neighborhoods. A lot of residents say they got overwhelmed twice.

A violent storm that tore the siding from homes and shattered vehicle windows featured hail the size of golf balls. When all the damage is counted, it could amount to the millions.

Federal legislation that extends funding for beach renourishment projects and other protective resources for a Georgia barrier island is headed to President Joe Biden's desk for his signature. The Savannah Morning News reports recent passage of the Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act was a key legislative priority this year for local, state and federal officials. Official passage of the act means Tybee Island gains authorization to continue implementing coastal storm risk management projects for an additional 12 years.