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Saturday, May 11, 2013  A first responder who helped treat victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas, last month was arrested and charged today with possessing an explosive device

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Horry County police arrested a man after a chase Tuesday that led them into Georgetown County and resulted in a crash.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Authorities say a 20-year-old Clemson University student has been found dead at an off-campus apartment.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Many fast food restaurants list the calorie count on their menus, but a new study suggests listing the amount of time it takes to burn off those calories is a better idea.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Firefighters in Georgetown County have a new piece of updated technology to use when they respond to a call, thermal imaging cameras. The cameras allow firefighters to see into a building through smoke and darkness.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The Barefoot Bridge in North Myrtle Beach was shut down for about 30 minutes Sunday morning due to mechanical problems, according to the city's public safety department.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Sam Brockington has been hired as the Florence County Fire and EMS Services Coordinator.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The most dangerous part of playing beer pong might not be drinking too much beer.

Friday, March 22, 2013  Customers at East Side Grocery at 129 N. Everette St in Bennettsville are hoping for a repeat performance after owner Zaki Khattab sold a $200,000 winning ticket to one of his regulars.

Friday, March 08, 2013  A recently released report in The Chronicle of Higher Education based on data from the National Student Clearinghouse found South Carolina's college graduation rate is 71.52 percent, the sixth-highest in the nation.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  Florence County Council voted to add a fourth shift to Florence County EMS during a special called meeting Thursday morning.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Florence County Council will hold a special meeting Thursday morning to talk more about solutions to the problems with Florence County EMS.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  A group of Clemson University researchers hopes to answer a question that thousands of peach growers have asked for years: How does a peach know when the cold winter weather is over and it is time to grow?

Thursday, February 21, 2013  If you have trouble sleeping at night, you are in good company. Millions of Americans are being diagnosed with sleep disorders every year.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  State officials say a three-year effort to evaluate and upgrade computer security systems at state agencies should begin in March.