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Monday, August 27, 2012  Sunday marked the one year anniversary of Hurricane Irene making landfall on the east coast and not only was Irene the first hurricane of the 2011 hurricane season, but it also became the first major hurricane with winds peaking at 120mph.

Sunday, August 26, 2012  It's been a year since Hurricane Irene made landfall in North Carolina, and state officials say about 350 families still aren't in their homes.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011  As 2011 comes to an end, we reflect on the major stories that have affected our area throughout the year.

Sunday, December 25, 2011  Folly Beach will be feeling the effects of Hurricane Irene well into 2012 if U.S. Rep. Tim Scott's prediction comes true.

Saturday, October 08, 2011  The highway that's the economic lifeline for Hatteras Island is scheduled to reopen by Tuesday, more than a month after Hurricane Irene chewed a new inlet through the road.

Sunday, September 25, 2011  Christopher Galton recently returned from ten days of working with many who lost everything in when hurricane Irene hit the North Carolina coast.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  There were slightly fewer passengers at Myrtle Beach International Airport last month, possibly because of Hurricane Irene.

Thursday, September 08, 2011  Engineers from the South Carolina Army National Guard are heading to Vermont to assist in storm cleanup operations in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  Gov. Beverly Perdue says 15 more North Carolina counties are eligible for federal disaster assistance, meaning families and business owners in those counties can seek low-interest loans or grants to help them recover from Hurricane Irene.

Sunday, September 04, 2011  More than a week after Hurricane Irene made landfall in North Carolina, residents of Hatteras Island are being allowed to return home.

Friday, September 02, 2011  Extensive erosion from Hurricane Irene has prompted the closure of Folly Beach County Park near Charleston for the rest of 2011.

Thursday, September 01, 2011  More people in North Carolina and South Carolina are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend compared to last year despite the impacts of Hurricane Irene on the coast.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Insured damages from Hurricane Irene's brush with the South Carolina coast are expected to be less than $5 million.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  As the threat of Hurricane Irene shut down business along the U.S. East Coast, it forced the cancellation of more than 60 scheduled blood drives, resulting in a shortfall of more than 2,100 units of blood.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  North Carolina's governor says Hurricane Irene destroyed more than 1,100 homes and cost the state at least $70 million in damages.