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Saturday, June 15, 2013  A group of people paddled for a cause Saturday to help raise funds for the Tara Hall Home for Boys in Georgetown County.

Friday, June 14, 2013  More than 100 people came together in North Myrtle Beach Thursday evening to remember Anderson Estep, 19. He was last seen a week ago doing what he loved, surfing in the ocean.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Family and friends of a surfer who went missing Friday plan to hold a paddle out Thursday at the Cherry Grove Pier in his honor.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  The town of Pawleys Island wants to add another beach groin to its shore to help protect it from beach erosion. The Department of Health and Environmental Control approved it, but environmental groups are challenging the decision in court.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Ten new shops are opening at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, as the complex marks its 25th anniversary.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Horry County Fire Rescue says they are in desperate need of additional firefighters and equipment.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. employers added 165,000 jobs in April, and hiring was much stronger in the previous two months than first thought. The gains trimmed the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Three men who attended college with the Boston Marathon suspect have been charged in connection with the case.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  President Barak Obama and Republican Senator Tim Scott used their weekly addresses to celebrate the resolve Americans demonstrated after the attack on the Boston Marathon.

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.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The South Carolina section of the Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail extends 295 miles from the Savannah River at the Georgia border to Little River and now you have a detailed, descriptive map to guide your way.

Friday, March 15, 2013  Many people will take part in St. Patrick's day festivities this weekend but is the meaning of St. Patty's day lost in the celebrations?

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."

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

Friday, March 01, 2013  President Obama and Republicans are playing the blame game when it comes to automatic spending cuts that are due to kick in later in the day.