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Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Fourth of July is always one of the busiest days of the summer, and the busiest holiday of the year, says Sgt.Phillip Cain with the Myrtle Beach Police Department's Beach Patrol Unit.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The celebrations and patriotism started early Wednesday morning for the 4th of July holiday.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Thousands of tourists will spend the biggest summer holiday of the year on the Grand Strand, but no one knows whether the heaviest tourist traffic occurred last weekend or will happen next weekend.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  The South Carolina Forestry Commission has pulled crews out of the Hornet Fire burning near the Carolina Forest area of Horry County.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Here are the 4th of July events that have been reported to our NewsChannel 15 Newsroom. If you'd like us to add something, just email us at yournews@wpde.com.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Folks along the entire South Carolina coast showed their appreciation for those who serve our nation.

Monday, July 04, 2011  It just wouldn't be the 4th of July in Murrells Inlet without the annual boat parade.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Pawleys Island is known for its sandy beaches and beautiful ocean, but it was the sea of red, white and blue that grabbed the spotlight this 4th of July.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Fireworks have long been a hallmark of the Fourth of July and even though people of all genders and ages attend the displays and participate in the backyard launches, there is a uniquely male affection for blowing things up.

Monday, July 04, 2011  If you're looking for a way to show the men and women serving around the world that you appreciate their service, just head to the beach along South Carolina's coast.

Monday, July 04, 2011  Shaw Air Force Base, the Third Army and the city of Sumter are celebrating Independence Day with music, military displays and a fireworks display.

Friday, July 01, 2011  South Carolina's environmental agency has dropped plans for a major statewide study of mercury contamination in the state's waters and the effect it has on people. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says severe budget cuts are to blame.

Monday, May 02, 2011  Visitors to North Myrtle Beach may not see a fireworks display this Fourth of July.

Friday, July 02, 2010  There are plenty of fireworks shows going on in our area over the Independence Day weekend.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009  South Carolina Highway Patrol officers had a busy fourth of July holiday weekend with drunken drivers on the roadways.