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Carolina Spotlight: Florence man named Patient Champion   

A Florence man who suffers from chronic kidney disease recieved a national honor in recognition of National Kidney month.

Carolina Spotlight: Marion Wright Edelman   

The life of a Marlboro County native has come full circle with a public library opening in her honor.

Carolina Spotlight: Courtney Huggins   

The Youth Leadership Academy has selected Courtney Huggins, a Socastee High School senior, as the recipient of the 2010 Youth Leadership Scholarship.

Carolina Spotlight: YMCA Donation   

Monday, Florence City Council made it possible for the Florence YMCA to help provide free summer programs to 100 kids.

Carolina Spotlight: Service Over Self   

High school students in Georgetown County spent Friday learning about diversity.

Carolina Spotlight: Haiti Coloring Book   

A teenage Florence girl is reaching out to the children of Haiti.

Chick-Fi-La celebrity week   

Celebrity week at Chick-Fil-A is our Carolina Spotlight.

Carolina Spotlight: Coker College   

Coker College has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college can receive.

HGTC receives top honor   

Horry-Georgetown Tech is the only technical college in the state to receive a top honor for its commitment to volunteering, servicing learning and civic engagement.

Carolina Spotlight: Coastal Chapter of American Red Cross   

The Coastal South Carolina Chapter of the American Red Cross, which helps folks recover from disasters, kicked off its biggest annual fund drive Thursday.

McLeod Sr. VP receives human resources award   

McLeod Health is pleased to announce that Jeannette Glenn, McLeod Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Education and Training, has been awarded the 2010 Award for Professional Excellence in Human Resources Management.

Grand Strand Honor Flight scheduled   

World War II and Korean War veterans will soon be treated to a trip to our nation's capital from the Grand Strand.

Carolina Spotlight: MB Intermediate Black History Month program   

February is Black History Month, and some students in Myrtle Beach remembered the contributions of members of the black community.

Carolina Spotlight: Growing Tree School   

Animals waiting to be adopted at the Grand Strand Humane Society met some new young friends Monday.

Carolina Spotlight: Grand Strand Humane Society   

Here's a pretty good deal. Enjoy a nice lunch, help a pet find a new home.

Carolina Spotlight: Cake Man Raven   

A world famous baker to the stars is teaching students in Lee County his trade.

Carolina Spotlight: Collecting for Haiti in Conway   

Dr. William Greene teamed up with the Emeritus Senior Living Community to collect medical equipment like wheelchairs and walkers for victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Carolina Spotlight: PDRTA   

The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority brought home two state awards.

Carolina Spotlight: Socastee High School   

The building construction class at Socastee High School and its efforts to help the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, make our Carolina Spotlight.

Carolina Spotlight: CMC Volunteers   

Folks who help make a stay in the hospital a little easier to take, were honored for their service Monday.

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