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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The National Transportation Safety Board says states should lower the threshold for drunken driving.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Highway Patrol said a restaurant manager was hit by a drunk driver Sunday in Horry County and died two days later.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012  Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce is expected in North Myrtle Beach City Court today for jury selection in her trial on a charge of Driving Left of Center. The trial was expected to begin at 11 a.m., but that hasn't happened yet.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  Conway police arrested Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce for Driving Under the Influence January 8th. Pierce was scheduled to be in court Wednesday, but she requested a jury trial. Pierce denies any wrong-doing.

Monday, January 09, 2012  24 hours following her arrest for DUI, Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce presided over the town's monthly council meeting.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Dash cam video has now been released of Atlantic Beach mayor's arrest that occured Sunday. She was arrested again on a charge of Driving Under the Influence.

Monday, January 09, 2012  Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce has been released on a personal recognizance bond after being arrested in Conway Sunday night for Driving Under the Influence.

Friday, December 30, 2011  State troopers plan to be out full force protecting drivers on the roads this holiday weekend.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  An upstate man remains free on bond despite six drunken driving arrests in northwestern South Carolina over the past year.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  According to a recently released study, even a trace of alcohol, just enough to give a driver a "buzz," greatly increases the chances that the driver will be involved in an accident causing serious injuries and fatalities.

Friday, May 13, 2011  In Horry County last year, 34 people died in alcohol related wrecks. Jim Varcadipane, who owns Bootlegger Liquors, invited State Trooper Sonny Collins to his store to talk to his customers.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  South Carolina lawmakers delayed a measure eliminating a six month driver's license suspension for people caught driving with open liquor containers or drinks in their cars.

Friday, December 31, 2010  New Year's Eve: the biggest party night of the year. But who's responsible if someone leaves your home drunk?

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  It's time to start thinking about a safe way to get home, if you're planning on partying on New Year's Eve.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  By now you're probably familiar with the slogan "Sober or Slammer" which is part of the Highway Patrol's effort to keep drunk drivers off the road.