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Thursday, January 03, 2013  After a recent five-week international sting operation called Operation Sunflower, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents say they arrested 245 men and women accused of sexually exploiting children.

Friday, June 01, 2012  U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano wants to make sure Americans are prepared for the start of the Atlantic hurricane season.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 

Saturday, September 10, 2011  State emergency officials say that 10 years after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, North Carolina is better equipped and prepared to respond to disasters whether they're natural or manmade.

Saturday, September 03, 2011  In the days following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, South Carolina Army National Guard troops rushed to stand sentry at state airports, Air Force F-16s scrambled on round-the-clock air patrols and emergency responders quickly realized they could barely communicate with each other.

Saturday, August 27, 2011  President Barack Obama is visiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency's command center for Hurricane Irene.

Tuesday, November 09, 2010  Search and rescue, disaster response, homeland security are all missions that the Civil Air Patrol handles. The CAP is the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.

Friday, October 29, 2010  Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the increase of homegrown terror plots means the public and local law enforcement will often be on the "front lines" in the counterrorism battle.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today announced $1,247,400 in grants to fire departments and rescue squads in Aiken, Anderson, Bennettsville, Blacksburg, Bonneau, Cope, Enoree, Florence, Greenwood, Greer, Langley, Laurens, Lugoff, Mt Pleasant, Taylors, and West Union.

Friday, February 19, 2010  The Florence Fire Department is getting more than $51,000 through an Assistance to Firefighters grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Thursday, January 28, 2010  U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Thursday announced $787,894 in grants to fire departments and rescue squads in Chappells, Cordova, Greenville, Kershaw, Marietta, Marion, Ninety Six, Piedmont, Pomaria, Santee, Sheldon, Smoaks, and Ware Shoals.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  South Carolina is getting some federal help for the homeless.

Saturday, December 26, 2009  Federal transportation officials announced Saturday additional security measures for domestic and international air travelers in light of the attempted terrorist attack on Friday.

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  The FBI is warning people about three new emails circulating that they say are hoaxes and could hurt your computer.

Thursday, October 01, 2009  A port security effort in South Carolina is being absorbed by the Department of Homeland Security.