The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs says it’s getting a lot of complaints from homeowners who say they’ve been ripped off by so-called “mortgage relief” companies. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more on how to protect yourself.

Residents in Goshen speak out against a plan to bring $21 million in stimulus money to their neighborhood. They fear it will bring with it low income housing because HUD money is involved, but one former HUD official says just because the department is involved doesn’t mean strings are attached. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

A federal report shows Georgia’s large homeless population shrank between 2007 and 2008, but found there was not enough shelter space available statewide and more than half of Georgia’s homeless go unsheltered.

More Than $3 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is in the hands of Walton Rehabilitation. WJBF News Channel 6’s Sheena Bodie explains how they’re putting the money to use.

More Than $3 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is in the hands of Walton Rehabilitation. WJBF News Channel 6’s Sheena Bodie explains how they’re putting the money to use.

It’s money heading Augusta’s way. The first bundle of cash from the stimulus bill goes to Augusta’s Housing Authority. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the latest.