Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Myrtle Beach and Florence

Friday, May 10, 2013  The NASCAR Bojangles Southern 500 race in Darlington this weekend is expected to bring in about $30 million to the local economy.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Gingrich is touring the Palmetto State to thank voters for choosing him in the Republican Presidential Primary in the state in 2012.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Horry County Council will have a new leader later this month when Mark Lazarus takes the oath as council chairman.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Runners gathered on a wet Saturday morning for a road race that took on special meaning in light of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Competitors in a race for Habitat for Humanity didn't even have to get out of bed Saturday morning, instead they got under the covers and raced beds through The Market Common in Myrtle Beach to raise money for Habitat homes.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A clean up may be coming to the Racepath neighborhood off of Grissom Parkway and Highway 501.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  A lawyer says ex-South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford trespassed at his ex-wife's home and he has been ordered to appear in court two days after his special congressional election.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Residents in the City of Marion are casting ballots for the mayoral and city council races.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Two men have been arrested following a narcotics investigation in the Racepath area of Myrtle Beach.

Friday, March 29, 2013  For the second year in a row, Grace and Glory Ministries held a live crucifixion display along Highway 52 just north of Coward in Florence County.

Friday, March 22, 2013  A recount of ballots is scheduled in the GOP primary in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.

Friday, March 15, 2013  More than 400 riders are taking part in the American Motorcyclist Association's (AMA) qualifier for the Southeast at South of the Border in Dillon County.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The second annual Divas Half Marathon & 5K Race will be held in North Myrtle Beach April 26-28. As of March 12, 5,100 runners have registered to participate in the event.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for babies, 18 months and under for the Big South Baby Race to Myrtle Beach.

Monday, March 04, 2013  The annual McLeod Sports Medicine Challenge Run/Walk will be held Saturday, March 16, 2013.