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Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Monday, April 29, 2013  A weak tornado was confirmed to have touched down in eastern Fairfield County Sunday evening.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Friday, April 19, 2013  A cold front that brought severe weather to the middle of the country is moving into South Carolina.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

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.

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

Monday, March 04, 2013  Orangeburg Sheriff's Office officials arrested a man on Monday who is accused of severely beating a woman in Springfield on Sunday afternoon after being released from jail.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Severe Weather Awareness Week being observed in South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Some feedlots, meatpackers closing after US ranchers sold off cattle amid widespread drought

Saturday, January 12, 2013  A man is dead after being hit by a car Friday evening.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A provisional bishop has been nominated to head a diocese of Episcopal churches in eastern and lower South Carolina remaining with the national Episcopal Church.

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, January 08, 2013  Boeing is confirming that a fire on one of its new 787s appears to have started in a battery, as scrutiny of the problem increases.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.