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

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

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012  In the past week, rows of seats have come loose on three separate flights, two of which made emergency landings.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012  Just about all of us are eager for some good deals on airline tickets but state officials are warning of a new airline phishing email. The SCDCA says a number of fraudulent emails appear to be coming from American Airlines

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  Airline spokesman Ed Martelle said the flight attendants smelled a hot ozone odor as if wires might be overheating. He said the pilot followed standard procedures and landed the plane as quickly as possible.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Investigators are seeking the identity of a caller whose hijacking threat left a jetliner grounded and passengers wondering why two of their own were escorted off the aircraft by authorities.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  A passenger on an American Airlines flight that was grounded because of a phone threat says two people on the plane were taken away in handcuffs.

Monday, January 18, 2010  American Airlines hikes charge for checked bags by $5 for tickets bought after Feb. 1

Wednesday, December 23, 2009  American Airlines flight from Miami overshoots runway in Kingston, Jamaica; more than 40 hurt

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  American Airlines plane makes emergency landing just after takeoff in NYC; debris found nearby.