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FEMA approves South Carolina’s request for fire grant

March 24, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved South Carolina’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support efforts to contain the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County and the Persimmon Ridge Fire in Greenville County, Gov. Henry McMaster said.

South Carolina governor declares state of emergency for Table Rock Fire

March 23, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

South Carolina Gov Henry McMaster has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County.

UK officials to probe Heathrow power outage

March 22, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The United Kingdom’s Energy Secretary has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to urgently investigate the power outage that affected Heathrow Airport and the surrounding area. Working with Ofgem, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is using Energy Act powers to launch the investigation. The move follows yesterday’s action to restore power to all affected customers. NESO’s investigation will support efforts to build a clear picture of the circumstances surrounding this incident and the UK’s energy resilience

New Zealand wine grows for 16th consecutive year in the United States, defying market trends

March 20, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand wines once again recorded growth in 2024, marking their 16th consecutive year of expansion, according to a recent report by Impact Databank.

Bill would designate ‘Rutherford B. Hayes Day’ in Ohio

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Ohio Senate recently passed a bill to designate the fourth day of October as “Rutherford B. Hayes Day.”

Congressman pens letter defending Georgia’s recreational fishing industry against burdensome rule

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter, R-Georgia, penned a letter to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick voicing concern that a Biden-era proposed rule from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration limiting recreational fishing for several species, including red snapper, will have devastating effects on coastal Georgia’s economy.

New Zealand officials say second Auckland harbor crossing is a priority

March 19, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Zealand Government has outlined the next steps in New Zealand’s road toward building another crossing for Waitematā Harbour.

Kemp issues state of emergency ahead of expected bad weather

March 15, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a statewide State of Emergency, effective at noon today, in preparation for the severe and potentially damaging weather front moving into Georgia late this evening and early tomorrow morning.

Georgia gas prices continue to decline, AAA says

March 10, 2025 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The Georgia gas price average continues to decline at the pumps compared to a week ago.

Feds award South Carolina grant to help fire fire

March 7, 2025 Community News

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded South Carolina a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) to support the state’s response to the Covington Drive Fire, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster said. The grant will help ensure resources are available to suppress the fire burning near Myrtle Beach. The FMAG, funded through the federal Disaster Relief Fund on a cost-share basis, allows local, state, and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for 75% reimbursement of eligible