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Thursday, April 18, 2013  Wellman Plastics and Recycling of Johnsonville has intentions to expand and create 50 new jobs, according to Florence County Administrator Rusty Smith.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Whether you use them or trash them, HTC will be delivering more than 260,000 phone books to residents and businesses in Horry County within the next month.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  ICE Recycling LLC has expanded its operations in Florence County. The $1.05 million investment is expected to generate 15 jobs.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Three employees of Don's Car Crushing and two customers have been arrested in connection with what the Marion County Sheriff's Office calls "ticket padding."

Monday, February 04, 2013  The next time you order oysters at your favorite restaurant, think about where all those used oyster shells end up.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A person familiar with the situation says Lance Armstrong has admitted doping during his run of seven Tour de France titles.

Monday, January 14, 2013  News crews staked out cyclist Lance Armstrong's Austin, Texas home Monday, waiting for him to leave for an interview with Oprah Winfrey, where he was expected to admit to doping.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  For many Americans it's often out with the old and in with the new, but tossing out old electronics in the trash is creating a problem.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Having won seven Tour de France titles is no longer part of Lance Armstrong's Twitter profile.

Monday, October 01, 2012  Firefighters have been called to the Georgetown County recycling center for a report of a hand grenade found in a dumpster, according to Midway Fire Rescue spokesman Bob Bebee.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  State Commerce Secretary Bobby Hitt is joining state and local lawmakers as Johnson Controls opens its new recycling center in Florence.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A fire at a South Carolina plastics recycling plant that filled the state' capital's air with smoke is under control.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Jeremy Staat, a former NFL player and Iraqi war veteran, spoke with members of Rolling Thunder at Florence Veterans Park Friday afternoon.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  For many years, the City of North Myrtle Beach has operated a curbside recycling collection program at no cost to its sanitation customers. The City will now offer, at no charge, the use of recycling roll-carts in 64-gallon and 48-gallon sizes. Initially, this will be a voluntary program and recycling roll-carts will be provided as requested by sanitation customers.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  As the South Carolina General Assembly begins its work for the 2012 session, one bill that's almost certain to come up is a measure that would require bars and restaurants in the state to recycle their beverage containers.