The Treasury Department says it has provided an additional $4.7 billion to 92 banks as part of the government’s $700 billion rescue of the financial system.

Saluda County Sheriff’s Office says it is waiting on Humane Society to draw up warrant so horses can be seized.

Saluda County Sheriff’s Office says it is waiting on Humane Society to draw up warrant so horses can be seized.

Congress recently passed the $700 billion bailout bill, to help struggling American families. Another group is doing its part, as well, right here in the Two-State. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Congress recently passed the $700 billion bailout bill, to help struggling American families. Another group is doing its part, as well, right here in the Two-State. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Billy Joel, who has championed the cause of Long Island, New York, fishermen in songs like “The Downeaster Alexa,“ is helping with the funeral expenses for a clam-digger whose body was found not far from the singer’s mansion.

In response to natural disasters, FEMA sends workers from all over the country to lend a hand. That’s the case in Texas, where Georgia workers are helping with Hurricane Ike recovery efforts. Not everything is going smoothly, though, as the Houston Mayor finds himself in a bit of hot water. Ted Oberg has the story.