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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  South Carolina's adjutant general could be appointed by the governor under legislation approved by the House.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Emergency officials know a tornado warning is about to be issued across South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Are some Midlands counties "warned" better than others?

Friday, February 22, 2013  The director of South Carolina's Emergency Management Division is stepping down from his post and the group's chief of staff is serving as interim director.

Friday, February 08, 2013  South Carolina state agencies are making sure they are ready for an earthquake.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of South Carolina students participated in the largest safety drill ever held Thursday morning.

Friday, May 25, 2012  When hurricanes threaten South Carolina, there no longer will be any voluntary evacuations. South Carolina was one of the last states to use voluntary evacuation orders given well in advance of a storm.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  South Carolina National Guard leaders are taking part in a drill to help them prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. Guard spokesman Col. Pete Brooks says chief Gen. Robert Livingston is leading Tuesday's exercise at the Guard armory in Columbia.

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. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service will spend this week reminding people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in the state.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  The man in charge of South Carolina's nuclear response plans has been tapped to lead the state's Emergency Management Division.  State Adjutant General Bob Livingston on Thursday said George H. McKinney II would take over the director's post effective July 18.

Friday, June 03, 2011  Gov. Nikki Haley is touring the South Carolina coast to talk about being prepared for hurricanes.

Thursday, March 31, 2011  Officials say digging the trenches helped reduced the water level of an Irmo dam and do not see an immediate threat to residents in the community.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The governor was given a guided tour of the West Columbia facility. The Director of the facility briefed the governor on the state's Incident Monitoring System and she was also shown the layout of the Governor's Situation Room.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  It's Earthquake Awareness Week across South Carolina.  Officials take the chance to remind residents that an earthquake can be more devastating than a hurricane because they're unpredictable.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Staff and budget cuts are a concern for South Carolina emergency managers as the height of another hurricane season approaches.