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FEMA officials say they are not prepared for upcoming storm season amid layoffs, political tensions

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www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-05-17 09:30:31


SUMMARY: FEMA officials warn they are unprepared for the upcoming hurricane season amid significant layoffs, political tensions, and reduced coordination with states, according to an internal review. The agency faces low morale and mission uncertainty, exacerbated by the Trump administration’s repeated criticism and desire to eliminate FEMA. Since the Trump administration began, FEMA lost about 30% of its staff. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service (NWS) is also struggling with more than 560 departures, 155 critical vacancies, and federal budget cuts impacting disaster prediction and response. Experts emphasize the need for managed change and sufficient funding to maintain effective storm preparedness.

As the June 1 start of hurricane season approaches, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is grappling with significant challenges, according to an internal agency review obtained by CNN. The document reveals that FEMA officials admit they are unprepared for the upcoming storms and the damage they may bring. The review highlights issues such as minimal coordination with states, new bureaucratic hurdles that could slow emergency responses, low morale, and uncertainty about the agency’s mission.

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www.abccolumbia.com – Tiffany Rigby – 2025-07-03 10:17:00

SUMMARY: Former Richland County Council member Anthony “Tony” Mizzell was arrested on June 29 after deputies observed his speeding Cadillac and initiated a traffic stop. Mizzell fled, claiming his daughter had a medical emergency, but deputies found no medical issues at the home he stopped at. The homeowner presented text messages and recordings of Mizzell threatening her. Two weapons were found in his vehicle. Mizzell became combative and threatened a deputy before being checked by EMS. Charged with failure to stop, reckless driving, third-degree domestic violence, and threatening a public official, he was later released on surety bonds.

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Lawsuit saga: Upstate restaurant still giving food away

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www.youtube.com – WYFF News 4 – 2025-07-02 20:15:32


SUMMARY: Angelina, an upstate restaurant, has been serving free food because the City of Fountain Inn has refused to grant it a business license. The owners, Paul and Virginia Kelly, reveal the original lawsuit against the building’s former tenants was dropped, but the city still won’t license Angelina. Losing hundreds of thousands in revenue, Angelina has sued the city. The city offered a license if the lawsuit is dropped, which the owners call blackmail—they just want to recoup losses. The city says it’s resolving the issue and awaits court dismissal to issue a license. Meanwhile, the community supports Angelina via GoFundMe.

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Once known as ‘Dirty Myrtle,’ Myrtle Beach is now the fastest-growing US metro for seniors

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www.abccolumbia.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-02 10:11:00

SUMMARY: A South Carolina beach town once known as “Dirty Myrtle” for its rowdy nightlife has transformed into the fastest-growing U.S. metro area for senior citizens. Myrtle Beach’s population aged 65 and older grew by 6.3% last year and over 22% during the 2020s, now making up more than a quarter of its 413,000 residents. The pandemic encouraged retirees and remote workers from states like Ohio and New York to settle there, attracted by the climate, low taxes, and recreational opportunities. Nationwide, the senior population rose 3.1% last year, while the child population declined, reflecting an aging U.S. demographic.

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