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Monday, March 25, 2013  The state Department of Education is recognizing 662 of South Carolina's public schools for student achievement.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned best picture and Ang Lee won best director for "Life of Pi."

Sunday, February 24, 2013  Sunday night is Oscar(R) night on WPDE NewsChannel 15. Our coverage begins with the "On the Red Carpet at the Oscars(R)" pre-show from 5pm-7pm.

Friday, November 16, 2012  At the annual meeting of the Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association, several Grand Strand businesses and individuals were honored for their dedication to the tourism industry.

Sunday, July 08, 2012  The Florence County Disabilities Foundation is one of 10 organizations from around the country to be a finalist for the BB&T Lighthouse Project Spirit Awards

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Saturday, April 21, 2012  A jury has awarded $14.6 million to seven people hurt in an explosion at a now closed ConAgra Slim Jim factory in Garner.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Academy Awards voters have spoken up for "The Artist," the first silent film to triumph at Hollywood's highest honors since the original Oscar ceremony 83 years ago.

Sunday, January 01, 2012  New laws going on the books in South Carolina will limit awards in lawsuits and require employers to check a federal database to see if the people they hire are in the country legally.

Monday, October 10, 2011  Florence County Sheriff's Office Corporal Chad Reid and his K-9 partner, Kim, were named the National K-9 Interdiction Team of the Year for 2011 by the American Police Canine Association (APCA).

Wednesday, June 01, 2011  South Carolina would have new lawsuit award limits under legislation approved by the Senate.

Monday, May 02, 2011  South Carolina's top two youth volunteers were honored Sunday night at the 16th Annual Prudential Spirit of Community Awards ceremony in Washington DC.

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  The South Carolina Humanities Council has chosen a college president, an author and a museum director as winners of its annual Governor's Awards.

Monday, August 23, 2010  The highest honor given by France is being awarded to a South Carolina World War II vet who died in December.

Monday, May 24, 2010  Britain's Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, will visit South Carolina this week to give out awards for his father's youth foundation and attend Greenville's Scottish Games and Highland Festival.