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Friday, May 17, 2013  Thursday marked two months since a fire destroyed the Windsor Green condominiums in Carolina Forest.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two months to the day after the fire that left nearly 200 people homeless, new construction is well underway.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association announced Monday that because of a recent ruling by the South Carolina Department of Revenue in regards to donated alcoholic products for non-profit events, the Coastal Uncorked week scheduled for June 3-8, 2013 will be postponed until 2014.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Reaction has been swift, since NBA player Jason Collins became the first male athlete in a major sport to come out as gay. Collins revealed his sexuality in a Sports Illustrated cover story that went online Monday.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The event attracted fisherman of all ages from the novice to those with decades of experience.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Some downtown Myrtle Beach business owners are concerned about the future of the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion site on Ocean Boulevard if a proposed carnival is approved for the area.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The annual  Monday After the Masters pro-am tournament in North Myrtle Beach was another sellout, with 6,000 spectator tickets sold for the event hosted by the rock group Hootie and the Blowfish.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  In South Carolina, it is against the law to fire someone because they smoke while not on the job. But the S.C. Hospital Association, citing statistics that say smoking costs the state $1.9 billion a year in productivity losses, says it should have the freedom to not hire smokers.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Forget Me Not Ball to benefit the Alzheimer's Association is Friday, April 12th in Myrtle Beach.

Monday, March 25, 2013  About ten grandmothers and grandfathers from across the state gathered outside the Government and Justice Center in Conway Monday to fight for their rights when it comes to the custody of their grandchildren in legal situations.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Police officers from across the state are at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this week learning how to identify gangs and crimes they commit.

Friday, February 01, 2013  According to the American Heart Association since 1984, more women than men have died each year from heart disease. That's why many people are wore red Friday, to bring awareness to a national campaign highlighting the dangers of heart disease in women.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Be sure to show your support in the fight against Heart Disease Friday by wearing red.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Hospitality officials say hotel operators may meet the deadline, but that doesn't mean the issue will be put to rest.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The president of the South Carolina Bankers Association says his group has created a way to detect fraud on customers' bank accounts following last fall's hacking of taxpayers' filings with the Department of Revenue.