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Monday, July 16, 2012  Key leaders from across South Carolina are meeting in Charleston to discuss how the state will deal with the next big disaster.

Friday, May 25, 2012  When hurricanes threaten South Carolina, there no longer will be any voluntary evacuations.

Monday, March 05, 2012  State officials hope that a week of awareness about severe weather will help South Carolinians be prepared if a big storm hits.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011  Carolina Forest Elementary School held an earthquake preparedness drill Tuesday morning to recognize South Carolina Earthquake Awareness Week, designated by Governor Nikki Haley.

Monday, August 29, 2011  There were no evacuations and only minor problems as Hurricane Irene brushed South Carolina over the weekend.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Lifeguards had little to do Friday as the wind and rain from Irene moved in. With the high risk for rip currents, they're only job was keeping people out of the water since most Horry County beaches were closed to swimmers.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Below are the schedule changes that have come into our newsroom due to Hurricane Irene.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Flight cancellations are a guarantee as Hurricane Irene creeps up the East Coast. For those trying to get home to the Northeast from the Grand Strand, the clock is ticking and time is running out.

Friday, August 26, 2011  As we plan for the possibility of Hurricane Irene impacting the South Carolina coast later this week, we have gathered, in one place, the developments of the day.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Horry County officials ask you to be extra cautious as Hurricane Irene creeps up the East Coast. Horry and Georgetown County remain under a Tropical Storm Warning Friday.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Two bridges over the Intracoastal Waterway  in Horry County will close because of Hurricane Irene.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Since the beginning of this week Horry County has been operating on an OPCON 4 status, which simply means they are on alert. County officials are also in constant communication with the state Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service. Horry County is maintaining the mentality that anything is possible.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Ten years ago, the National Hurricane Center switched from a three day forecast to a five day forecast, which gives us more time to prepare but also gives us more time to worry.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  Ask any new bride. Planning a wedding is stressful enough in good weather. Toss in a potential Category 3 hurricane and it can be downright nerve-wracking.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the state is not planning any evacuations as the forecast for Hurricane Irene shows it's likely to miss much of the state's coast.