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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Electric cooperatives from South Carolina have sent 29 employees to Virginia in advance of a major winter storm that's expected to deliver the most significant snowfall the region has seen in three years.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  A group of Clemson University researchers hopes to answer a question that thousands of peach growers have asked for years: How does a peach know when the cold winter weather is over and it is time to grow?

Sunday, February 17, 2013  Temperatures are above freezing and with a full day of sunshine, roads will dry and much of the snow will melt, according to First Alert Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski.

Friday, February 08, 2013  If you've read recent headlines you might be wondering, isn't Nemo a Disney character? For many it is, but for the Weather Channel it's the name of a winter storm hitting the northeast.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Employees with the South Carolina Department of Transportation sprayed all primary roads and bridges with a salt brine mixture in Marlboro and Dillon counties Friday.

Friday, January 25, 2013  These are the closings and delays that have been reported to the WPDE NewsChannel 15 Newsroom due to anticipated winter weather Friday in our area.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The City of Marion opened an emergency heating center at the fire station on Bond Street, Thursday afternoon.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The story goes that on this day people are depressed because they are dealing with failed New Years resolutions, it's winter, and the Christmas holiday high is gone.

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.

Friday, December 21, 2012  All we want for Christmas is our gifts on time!

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Conway-area restaurants and bakeries are whipping up dishes for "Taste Of Conway." The event on Thursday from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Peanut Warehouse is the official kick-off to the 8th annual St. Nicholas Winterfest.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Mosquitoes could be a big problem in our area this summer. That could lead to serious health issues and not just for humans. Local veterinarians are concerned about Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a mosquito-borne virus that's nearly always deadly to horses.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The next time you take a walk through the woods, keep in mind that conditions are right this summer for some tiny pests that could cause you big health problems.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  While the warm, dry spring and winter has been good for tourism in South Carolina, it's not been so good for farmers who are looking for rain as the height of the planting season nears.

Sunday, April 01, 2012  South Carolina Forestry Commission officials say it's time to watch out for ticks.