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Thursday, May 02, 2013  A white Steinway grand piano salvaged from musician Fats Domino's home after Hurricane Katrina has been restored and will be the centerpiece of an exhibit in New Orleans' French Quarter.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Forecaster William Gray says he expects a very active hurricane season, but he's not yet giving likely numbers yet.

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.

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.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Beauty can be found anywhere if you're looking, even in an isolated community on the edge of Earth. Some call it the swamp. Some call it the bayou. A little girl named Hushpuppy called it home.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Billions of dollars in federal money has paid for repairing and replacing tens of thousands of homes wrecked by flooding.

Friday, January 04, 2013  A $9.7 billion measure to pay flood insurance claims, which amounts to just a down payment on a multibillion aid commitment, is expected to be approved by the House on Friday.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  New Jersey Gov. Christie blasted Republican U.S. House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio for delaying a vote on a $60 billion aid package for Superstorm Sandy recovery.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The weather numbers are in for 2012 at Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  A popular beachfront park on the South Carolina coast may never reopen because of a dispute between park officials and conservationists.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season comes to an end.

Friday, November 30, 2012  The Kansas City businessman is giving away $100,000 this holiday season, and spent the day in New Jersey and New York giving away thousands.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  As the cleanup continues in the Northeast after the one-two punch of Hurricane Sandy and the nor’easter that followed, a group of concerned citizens in Columbia is coming together to help.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  A Sumter woman has gone above and beyond to help people in New York  that are struggling after Hurricane Sandy.