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Saturday, April 13, 2013  South Carolina military supporters are making sure the state's Korean War veterans know their service is appreciated.

Monday, January 21, 2013  President Barack Obama will lay out his vision for the country's future when he delivers his inaugural address outside the U.S. Capitol Monday.

Monday, December 24, 2012  Idaho Sen. Michael Crapo has issued a statement apologizing to his family and constituents for being arrested and charged with driving under the influence in suburban Washington, D.C.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  The fourth Honor Flight Grand Strand took off bright and early from Myrtle Beach on May 23, with 88 World War II veterans on board. The men were excited to get to Washington since this was the first time they were going to see the World War II monument.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  A deadlock disagreement on the payroll tax cut extension in Washington D.C. will likely hurt those here at home.

Saturday, November 26, 2011  The government of the United Arab Emirates wants more information about an incident in which several of its citizens were taken off a Washington-bound flight from Charlotte and rescreened by security.

Friday, November 25, 2011  More than 100 aging World War II veterans are flying to Washington, D.C., to see the monument dedicated to their service through a gift from South Carolina's electric cooperatives.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  November 11th we honor our veterans, but for more than 80 Grand Strand and Pee Dee vets, the honor came early - in a trip to Washington D.C. to see the World War II Memorial.

Sunday, September 25, 2011  Sen. Lindsey Graham says the U.S. should consider military action to defend U.S. troops if Pakistan's intelligence agencies continue supporting terrorists who are attacking American forces.

Monday, September 12, 2011  The sixth and seventh graders of North Myrtle Beach Middle School had a special treat Monday when a 20-year-old soldier visited their classes.

Friday, August 19, 2011  There are plenty of seats available for World War II Veterans and sponsors to fill the next Honor Flight heading to Washington, D.C. on October 26.

Friday, August 19, 2011  GOP presidential candidate Governor Rick Perry is making several campaign stops in Florence Friday morning. This marks Perry's second weekend in a row in the Palmetto State.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Texas Gov. Rick Perry says that if he's elected president, he will work to make Washington as "inconsequential" to Americans' lives as possible.

Sunday, July 31, 2011  Officials say the White House and Republican leaders in Congress are making significant progress toward a last-minute agreement to avoid a default threatened for next week.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Hundreds gathered Wednesday night for the welcome home celebration for 89 World War II veterans returning from Washington, D.C.