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Monday, February 11, 2013  The Northeastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) held its first Economic Development Regional Review and Resources Conference at the Francis Marion University Performing Arts Theater in Florence Monday.

Friday, February 08, 2013  A huge snow storm could leave up to 3 feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond beginning Friday.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012  People in the coastal corridor battered by superstorm Sandy are trying to reclaim their routines even as rescuers comb neighborhoods looking for survivors.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  While Hurricane Sandy pounds the Northeast, thousands of people from that area who now live on the Grand Strand are keeping a close eye on the devastation.

Monday, October 29, 2012  More than a dozen from Horry County have left to help those in the Northeast as Sandy prepares to make landfall.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  The Northeastern Strategic Alliance (NESA), announced Wednesday that Sonoco, in Darlington County, is South Carolina's largest corporation in terms of sales.

Sunday, August 28, 2011  The remnants of Irene have turned rivers and creeks into raging torrents in parts of upstate New York and New England. Authorities in Vermont's capital, Montpelier, warned residents to be ready to evacuate late Sunday as the Winooski River rose.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  The Northeastern Strategic Alliance met Wednesday to discuss a grant to support their efforts for economic development growth in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand.

Monday, June 20, 2011  Residents of South Carolina's northeastern counties packed a Senate redistricting hearing and asked lawmakers to create a new U.S. House district that keeps their counties together.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  Census estimates show the nation's blacks are leaving big cities in the Northeast and Midwest at the highest levels in decades.

Friday, November 19, 2010  NETC celebrated its expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony Friday morning at the site on Highway 301 South.

Friday, October 22, 2010  Thousands of jobs, millions of dollars, more tourism, a new way off the Grand Strand in the event of a hurricane... all reasons why many local leaders want I-73 built.

Friday, October 22, 2010  Both Republican state Representative Nikki Haley, and Democrat state Senator Vincent Sheheen have been invited, but only one of the candidates will be there.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010  On Friday, the Northeastern Strategic Alliance will host a gubernatorial forum called "Making I-73 a Reality."

Monday, September 06, 2010  Tropical storm Earl's worst damage in New England has been to seasonal businesses hoping to end their summer on a high note.