Tuesday, August 30 2011 8:00 PM EDT2011-08-31 00:00:18 GMT
With winds gusting over sixty miles an hour from Hurricane Irene, several homeowners are turning to door-to-door contractors to help with the cleanup process.More >>
Monday, August 29 2011 8:02 PM EDT2011-08-30 00:02:30 GMT
Emergency management officials in Horry County say the Grand Strand's brush with Hurricane Irene showed them residents could successfully prepare for a storm.More >>
Saturday, August 27 2011 11:29 AM EDT2011-08-27 15:29:05 GMT
Hurricane Irene continued its right-hand turn to the NNE Friday night and the eye has made landfall in near Cape Lookout North Carolina Saturday morning after causing high winds and heavy rains along the SC coast.More >>
Saturday, August 27 2011 6:50 AM EDT2011-08-27 10:50:34 GMT
With Hurricane Irene expected to have its biggest effect on the shoreline several precautions were taken Friday to make the beach and the nearby areas safe.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 8:51 PM EDT2011-08-27 00:51:43 GMT
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an executive order that will allow three National Guard helicopters to work with Hurricane Irene rescue efforts in North Carolina.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 4:24 PM EDT2011-08-26 20:24:23 GMT
As Hurricane Irene moves along the North Myrtle Beach coastline, residents and visitors who need to report non-life-threatening storm related issues may contact the North Myrtle Beach Public Safety Department Dispatch Office at 280-5511.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 3:47 PM EDT2011-08-26 19:47:43 GMT
Horry County will open its Road & Drainage Hotline (381-8000) Saturday morning, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for citizens to report damage to roads and road debris, or drainage and flooding issues.More >>
Friday, August 26 2011 1:09 PM EDT2011-08-26 17:09:43 GMT
As of 11:30 a.m. today, the City of North Myrtle Beach has removed its tower lifeguards from the beach. The City's lifeguards will return to the beach on Sunday, August 28.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 8:30 PM EDT2011-08-26 00:30:37 GMT
Volunteers at the Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the Red Cross are preparing to provide relief as Hurricane Irene bears down on the Carolina coastline.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 8:20 PM EDT2011-08-26 00:20:11 GMT
Myrtle Beach International Airport officials say as Hurricane Irene heads toward our coast travelers need to check with their airlines before heading to the airport this weekend.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 8:16 PM EDT2011-08-26 00:16:12 GMT
Irene serves as a very real example of how the Grand Strand could get bad tropical weather, which has a lot of people thinking about what happens when a hurricane forces evacuations.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 7:00 PM EDT2011-08-25 23:00:36 GMT
Thursday afternoon Horry County Police Beach Patrol closed several beaches for swimming in the area between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 2:09 PM EDT2011-08-25 18:09:10 GMT
Officers with the Horry County Police Department's Beach Patrol Section are urging Ocean swimmers to please use caution when in the water Thursday.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 2:03 PM EDT2011-08-25 18:03:38 GMT
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division recommends people who live along the coast plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down. They may also want to keep all trees and shrubs well trimmed so they are more wind resistant.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 11:41 AM EDT2011-08-25 15:41:21 GMT
Governor Beverly Perdue has declared a state of emergency for North Carolina Thursday as Hurricane Irene bares down on the coast, threatening the Outer Banks.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 9:14 AM EDT2011-08-25 13:14:23 GMT
Even though it appears Hurricane Irene might skip over the Grand Strand, at least without a direct hit, Santee Cooper is closely watching its track.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 6:21 AM EDT2011-08-25 10:21:39 GMT
When it comes to storing or protecting certain items inside your home against a hurricane, if you live in a two story or above the ground floor, you have more options.More >>
Thursday, August 25 2011 12:20 AM EDT2011-08-25 04:20:50 GMT
Hurricane Irene has dominated news coverage for the past 48 hours but not everyone believes the storm will have a negative impact on the Grand Strand or Pee Dee.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 8:22 PM EDT2011-08-25 00:22:40 GMT
A predicted drop in Labor Day travel combined with the threat of Hurricane Irene could bring a disappointing end to the summer tourism season in the Grand Strand.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 8:16 PM EDT2011-08-25 00:16:06 GMT
Many residents and tourists in the Cherry Grove section of North Myrtle Beach aren't taking any chances with Hurricane Irene barreling toward the coast. They're getting ready now.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 8:12 PM EDT2011-08-25 00:12:10 GMT
Every year teachers go through crisis management training to make sure they are ready for all kinds of emergency situations, like hurricanes, earthquakes and shootings.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 6:35 PM EDT2011-08-24 22:35:21 GMT
Officials with the Emergency Operations Center in Horry County say the prospect of an evacuation in Horry County is looking less likely by the day.More >>
Wednesday, August 24 2011 1:18 PM EDT2011-08-24 17:18:19 GMT
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley addressed the state Wednesday afternoon to make everyone aware of where the state stands as far as an evacuation in response to Hurricane Irene.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 8:43 PM EDT2011-08-24 00:43:19 GMT
As Hurricane Irene barrels toward the Carolina Coast emergency officials are rolling out new technology to get people the information they need to avoid being in the path of the storm.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 8:40 PM EDT2011-08-24 00:40:54 GMT
With Hurricane Irene moving over the Atlantic Ocean and getting closer to the Carolina coast it is too late to add or change most insurance policies. However, people can lay out a game plan that will help if they have to make a claim.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 8:27 PM EDT2011-08-24 00:27:25 GMT
Several retail and home improvement stores across the Grand Strand say they're seeing an uptick in people walking through their doors in search of hurricane supplies.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 8:14 PM EDT2011-08-24 00:14:40 GMT
Even though the projected day for Hurricane Irene isn't until the weekend, it's important that you start working on a plan now. Inspect your home to see what will need to be protected in case Hurricane Irene hits.More >>
Tuesday, August 23 2011 6:07 PM EDT2011-08-23 22:07:14 GMT
Although Hurricane Irene's path is still uncertain, South Carolina Emergency Management officials are preparing in case an evacuation is needed. The team is ensuring they will be able to get to residents who are in need of assistance if necessary.More >>
Monday, August 22 2011 8:20 PM EDT2011-08-23 00:20:08 GMT
After slipping by the ravages of hurricanes for the past several years, South Carolina is expected to feel the effects of Hurricane Irene later this week and into the weekend.More >>
Monday, August 22 2011 4:31 PM EDT2011-08-22 20:31:12 GMT
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is paying close attention to Hurricane Irene, and as a result of the storm's projected movement, key agencies in South Carolina government have been notified to be ready to respond if the need arises.More >>
Monday, June 13 2011 7:18 AM EDT2011-06-13 11:18:32 GMT
A new hurricane evacuation study in Horry County could dramatically increase the area's evacuation times, according to emergency management officials.More >>
Our atmosphere is composed of all types of gases, particles, and molecules. Some of these only make up a very small fraction of the total mass of the Earth's atmosphere, but yet are equally important.More >>
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