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Thursday, April 04, 2013  Two Rowan County Republican lawmakers want their legislative colleagues to support a resolution backing their county commissioners and their use of sectarian prayers at official meetings.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  With mandates from Washington and an infrastructure that needs fixing, state lawmakers have their work cut out for them and no one knows that better than the newest member of Horry County's statehouse delegation.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012  The South Carolina House is returning to Columbia to take up Gov. Nikki Haley's budget vetoes.

Monday, January 30, 2012  The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce, Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday, Coastal Carolina University and Horry-Georgetown Technical College will host the 2012 Grand Strand Legislative Reception for SC General Assembly members Tuesday.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  As the South Carolina General Assembly begins its work for the 2012 session, one bill that's almost certain to come up is a measure that would require bars and restaurants in the state to recycle their beverage containers.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  'Doughnut holes' are pockets of areas surrounded by city property but are governed by Horry County. Because of state annexation laws the City of Myrtle Beach can't just bring an area in without resident approval. In all, there are nearly 50 doughnut holes within the city limits.

Thursday, June 02, 2011 

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Friday May 9, 1980 marked the first day Confederate Memorial Day was observed in South Carolina. Since then men like Terry Carter have recognized the annual event by observing the 403 men from Horry County who served and died with the Confederate States of America.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011  Confederate Memorial Day is observed in SC, the state where the Civil War began. What are your thoughts on Confederate Memorial Day? Do you think it should be a state recognized holiday? Why or why not?

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Grand Strand tourism leaders are applauding a move by South Carolina lawmakers to reduce unemployment taxes on businesses.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  South Carolina lawmakers have agreed to take longer to repay federal loans for unemployment benefits as they try to reduce tax increases on employers.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  The owner of a textile business in Williamsburg County says he's survived difficult times in his industry that caused others to shutdown, but he's not so sure he can survive the state's new unemployment tax rate.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  In 2009, 1770 children died nationwide from abuse. On January 25, 2010, Tylashia Grant, 3, of Florence County died in what police say was a homicide case. Her aunt and cousin are charged in her death. Some SC lawmakers and child advocacy groups are now trying to raise greater awareness of the child abuse issue.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  The wife of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has been elected as a Circuit Court judge.

Monday, January 24, 2011  The latest battle lines in the South Carolina General Assembly don't seem to be Republican vs. Democrat, but rather school kids against The Balloon Council.