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

Today at 11:55 AM  A correctional officer at Evans Correctional Institution in Marlboro County is recovering after an inmate attacked her this past Saturday.

Today at 11:35 AM  Customers are being allowed back in to the Walmart on Highway 501 in Conway after a report of a gas leak.

Today at 8:36 AM  Unsettled weather remains through the middle of the week before drier conditions move in to start the weekend.

Yesterday at 6:38 PM  Greg Eliason claims the false charges were retaliation against him for finding an officer drunk in a car.

Yesterday at 4:00 PM  A national animal rights organization called Mercy For Animals held a demonstration at the entrance of the Walmart on Beltline Drive in Florence Monday morning.

Yesterday at 11:50 AM  George Stephens Martin, Jr., 29, of Longs has been charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct, First Degree and Indecent Exposure after police say he placed his genitalia on the face of a minor.

Yesterday at 7:33 AM  A front stalling across the Southeast will bring more rain and humidity back to the area.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  One of the authors of a bipartisan Senate proposal is warning fellow Republicans that if they fail to pass an immigration overhaul, the party's prospects of winning the White House are dim.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The Billie Hardee Home for Boys in Darlington County has closed after more than 35 years of operation.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a 400-pound male black bear found in Florence County.

Friday, June 14, 2013  High pressure will build in over the weekend bringing in sunshine, low humidity and seasonable conditions.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The roads include Ebenezer Road, Walnut Street, Winston Street, Gregg Avenue, King Avenue, Guerry Street and Kuker Street.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Hope Hawkins is charged with both Homicide by Child Abuse and Involuntary Manslaughter in the deaths of her four toddler children.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  At 12:28 p.m. on Wednesday, the West Florence Fire Department responded to a wreck with injuries on Otis Way at Enterprise Drive.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Hot and humid conditions are in store for the next two days before a cold front comes in to cool us off. It will also bring in the chance for storms.