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Thursday, August 30, 2012  The number of South Carolina motorists taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend will be about the same as last year.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Isaac continues to bring major problems with flooding and tornados in the Gulf.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Isaac spins into New Orleans; officials consider intentional levee breach in rural Louisiana

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Updated with video: Water driven by the large and powerful storm flooded over an 18-mile stretch of one levee in Plaquemines Parish south of New Orleans.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Its back to business in Tampa, FL after a delay from Tropical Storm Isaac at the Rebpuclican National Convention.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  In bayou country and city alike, people batten down as Isaac takes aim at low-lying Louisiana

Monday, August 27, 2012  Republicans announce a leaner convention schedule to begin Tuesday -- after canceling all events Monday except for a symbolic, 10-minute opening because of Tropical Storm Isaac.

Monday, August 27, 2012  In Tampa, flooding prompted the brief closure of several main roads early Monday including three near downtown where the Republican convention was to be held.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Moving events indoors and getting sandbags in place, GOP prepares delegates for storm threat

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Tropical Storm Isaac is getting better organized as it approaches the Carribbean.