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Sunday, May 19, 2013  It's estimated a quarter of brides are choosing destination wedding over a traditional hometown affair. To make the process easier, a local developer created a free smartphone app for those who want to plan a wedding on the Grand Strand. It's called the Myrtle Beach Virtual Wedding Mall.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Parking this weekend at the Myrtle Beach International Airport is expected to reach capacity.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  You may see fighter jets escorting a single engine plane in the skies over Myrtle Beach next Tuesday, as the South Carolina Air National Guard conducts an air defense exercise.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The Bennettsville Police Department hosted a service in recognition of National Law Enforcement Week.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  After a wet winter and spring, Horry County employees and private exterminators are busy trying to get ahead of those pesky bugs.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Race weekend is coming to Darlington, and one race team sponsor delivered a little bit early.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Law enforcement officers from across the country are in South Carolina this week for a meeting on methamphetamine and prescription drug crimes.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Southwest Airlines flight from Orlando to Providence made an unscheduled stop in South Carolina.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A budget airline that Grand Strand tourism leaders have been courting for years made its first flight to Myrtle Beach Thursday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Sixty soldiers from the 251st Area Support Medical Command, S.C. National Guard, deployed from Darlington, Wednesday.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Reaction has been swift, since NBA player Jason Collins became the first male athlete in a major sport to come out as gay. Collins revealed his sexuality in a Sports Illustrated cover story that went online Monday.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Myrtle Beach International Film Festival opened this afternoon for four days of unique, new films and networking.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Get ready for longer waits at the airport. Travelers across the country are seeing their flights delayed as the result of federal budget cuts.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Runners gathered on a wet Saturday morning for a road race that took on special meaning in light of the Boston Marathon bombings.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Today,  Dr. Jonathan Smith teaches national security at CCU, but he used to work in that field as a Navy intelligence officer for 23 years. He says Americans should be patient with the Boston incident.