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Thursday, June 06, 2013  A 28-year-old Democratic state House member from Denmark is considering a run for lieutenant governor next year.

Friday, September 17, 2010  The Coast Guard is warning boaters along the Carolinas coast to take care during the next few days as powerful Hurricane Igor passes at sea. The storm with 120 mph winds will stay well offshore, but it's expected to send large swells toward the coast.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Hurricane Julia has formed far out over the Atlantic, becoming the fifth hurricane of the season.

Monday, September 13, 2010 

Monday, September 13, 2010  Powerful Hurricane Igor is threatening to become a Category 5 storm as it churns far out over the Atlantic.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Tropical Storm Julia has formed in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 kph).

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Hurricane Igor is getting a little stronger in the open Atlantic Ocean.

Wednesday, September 08, 2010  Forecasters at the U.S. National Hurricane Center say winds for the ninth named storm of the season were at about 45 mph (75 kph) Wednesday afternoon.