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Wednesday, November 21, 2012  One of the men who deputies say killed a 71-year-old Army veteran in his home is back in Marion County.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Grand Strand veterans and visitors to the area used our nation's birthday to pay tribute to those in the military who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3181 in Florence County hosted a big cookout for veterans across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand Wednesday.

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.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3181 in Florence County is hosting a big cookout for veterans across the Pee Dee and Grand Strand.

Wednesday, August 03, 2011  New figures show how badly South Carolina tourism was battered by the Great Recession.

Friday, July 08, 2011  While the 4th of July holiday weekend brought hundreds of thousands of people to the Grand Strand, occupancy rates were down compared to last year. But, tourism experts say those rates could be misleading.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says nine people were killed in accidents on South Carolina highways during the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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  For the past week South Carolina Forestry officials have been warning about the dangers of setting off your own fireworks with the drought conditions we're facing.

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.

Friday, July 01, 2011  North Myrtle Beach officials caution city residents and visitors to be extremely careful during the July 4th weekend with any form of outside activity that includes the use of open flames, such as grilling, fire pits, or chimeneas.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  The manager of the Carnival Motor Inn in Myrtle Beach has a problem this July 4th weekend, but in his business, it's a good problem to have.

Friday, July 09, 2010  Highway Patrol released the number of deadly crashes from the July 4th holiday weekend.