Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Myrtle Beach and Florence

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The National Weather Service has confirmed a storm that struck in Orangeburg County was a tornado.

Friday, May 31, 2013  The National Weather Service has issued a tornado emergency for the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Groups across Florence County are coming together to provide relief to the Oklahoma tornado victims.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The next time severe weather threatens the Grand Strand or Pee Dee, you may see WPDE NewsChannel 15 Storm Chaser Gerard Jebaily driving toward it, while others head in the opposite direction.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Casualty numbers are starting to come in from the Oklahoma City area, where a monstrous tornado has left a scene of devastation.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Hurricane season is less than two weeks away and now is the time to be prepared.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Forecasters say more tornadoes could hit the nation's midsection Monday.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A tornado watch is in effect until 9:00 p.m. for the following counties in our area: Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Marlboro

Thursday, April 11, 2013  strong storm system that's produced tornadoes and several feet of snow over the past two days is headed toward the Carolinas.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Schools and government buildings in North Carolina are holding tornado drills as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The National Weather Center will have a statewide tornado drill in South Carolina on Tuesday, March 5 at 9 a.m.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  The month of March signals the start of severe weather season for South Carolina and runs through August. Each year, on average, there are 60 days thunderstorms threaten the state.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  One person is dead after a tornado touched down in Adairsville, GA Wednesday morning, Bartow County Emergency Management Center said.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  A storm system moving toward the East coast could produce severe weather along the Grand Strand and in the Pee Dee Wednesday.