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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Spoleto Festival USA this season will be the largest ever, offering 160 performances by 45 artists and ensembles.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  Beaufort will be the setting for a new reality television show.

Monday, September 03, 2012  The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce arranged for artists to create a sand sculpture featuring President Barack Obama. The 15.5 ton sculpture is made from South Carolina sand and located just outside the EpiCentre in downtown Charlotte.

Saturday, September 01, 2012  An alumni group from the University of North Carolina Wilmington wants to raise funds to shoot a movie based on the 1898 race riots.

Sunday, July 29, 2012  Police officers in the Cape Fear region are getting plenty of time on the clock thanks to the movies being filmed in the area.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  A producer of "Family Feud" once estimated that Richard Dawson had kissed about 20,000 women during the time he hosted the show. The kiss became something of a trademark for Dawson, along with his swaggering style, his wisecracks and his British accent.

Sunday, May 20, 2012  Robin Gibb, a founding member of the Bee Gees who helped propel the group to international stardom, has died. He was 62.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Hee Haw," has died. He was 83.

Saturday, May 05, 2012  A lot of superheroes add up to a lot of money for "The Avengers." The film featuring a team of Marvel Comics heroes pulled in $80.5 million in its domestic debut Friday, the second-best haul ever on opening day.

Friday, March 30, 2012  Record Mega Millions numbers: 2-4-23-38-46, MB 23

Monday, February 27, 2012  Academy Awards voters have spoken up for "The Artist," the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood's highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.

Saturday, January 07, 2012  South Carolina residents who want to see the USS Yorktown are getting a special break on the admission price.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  The ongoing debate over cruise ships on the South Carolina coast is going before the Charleston City Council.

Friday, May 27, 2011  A new season of the Spoleto Festival USA is under way in Charleston.