Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Monday, April 15, 2013  A jet from Myrtle Beach has skidded off the runway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, but no one was hurt.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The announcement that American Airlines and US Airways will merge could be beneficial for local airport.

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  A regional airline that flies planes for US Airways and performs ground handling services for United Airlines plans to open an aircraft maintenance facility at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  Two male passengers were taken off the plane by uniformed officers.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  The National Transportation Safety Board meets today to consider safety lessons from last year's ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 into the Hudson River.

Friday, January 15, 2010  Hudson River miracle passengers, crew gather for 1-year anniversary, celebration of survival

Wednesday, June 10, 2009  Federal panel explores safety issues arising from airliner that ditched into the Hudson River

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  Yale student from Ohio sues US Airways for $1 million over lost Xbox video game console.

Monday, January 19, 2009  That's the word from Robert Benzon, the National Transportation Safety Board's chief investigator on the accident. He spoke Monday as experts began analyzing damage to the aircraft.

Thursday, January 15, 2009  10:45 PM UPDATE: With both engines out, a cool-headed pilot maneuvered his crowded jetliner over New York City and ditched it in the frigid Hudson River on Thursday.