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Saturday, June 01, 2013  Now that the 2013 hurricane season has officially begun, we want to make sure your supply closet is stocked with the basics as well as the latest gear to keep your family safe and comfortable.

Monday, May 20, 2013  United Airlines is again flying the 787, four months after smoldering batteries forced the plane to be grounded worldwide.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A senior engineer with Boeing says the company may never know what caused battery problems that have grounded the company's 787 Dreamliners.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines says it is seeking approval from America's Federal Aviation Administration and from Boeing to put its grounded Boeing 787s back into service.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Boeing says a flight of a 787 on Friday will wrap up the testing for its fix of the battery problems that have kept the plane grounded.

Friday, March 22, 2013  It appears that Boeing's comments about the smoldering batteries on its 787 have annoyed the National Transportation Safety Board.

Friday, March 08, 2013  As we wrap up Severe Weather Awareness Week, we want to make sure you are all set up to stay connected. In sudden severe weather, such as a tornado or flash flood, your best defence is being informed and having a plan in place for your family.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Boeing is trimming the number of temporary contract workers employed at its South Carolina assembly plant.

Friday, January 18, 2013  Boeing Co. says it will stop delivering new 787s to customers until its electrical system is fixed.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Airplane production continues normally at Boeing's South Carolina 787 assembly plant although federal authorities have grounded planes now in service while onboard batteries are checked.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Boeing says it has "extreme confidence" in its 787 Dreamliner even as federal investigators try to determine the cause of a fire that has prompted new worries about the plane.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  South Carolina motorists can get cash for every auto or marine battery they turn in during a cleanup effort that runs the rest of this month.

Friday, June 01, 2012  The 2012 Hurricane Season is officially underway.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011  Cars, electronics, and haircuts all top the list of things your might not have budgeted to pay for this summer, but might need to.

Monday, April 19, 2010  It's Earth Week, and one group is offering South Carolina motorists cash for those old car and boat batteries.