Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Myrtle Beach and Florence

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  IOC leaders have dropped wrestling for the 2020 Games in a surprise decision to scrap one of the oldest sports on the Olympic program.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Horry County Police invite the public to come join them this Saturday, November 10, at Fun Warehouse for an event to benefit the South Carolina Special Olympics.

Monday, August 13, 2012  Olympic athletes today are learning how to get gold, silver and bronze through airport security.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  As the final gymnastic olympic events are set to air Tuesday night, girls from across the Carolinas come to practice for another four hours at Gymnastics and More in Little River, many of which are National Champions.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Seven of Cameroon's Olympic competitors have disappeared from their official residence and may attempt to seek asylum in Britain, the chief of the African nation's delegation said Tuesday.

Monday, July 30, 2012  The internet and social media have led to a problem for many Olympics fans - how to avoid the results before they air on tape delay.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  People across much of the planet were having problems accessing Twitter on Thursday, a day before the 2012 Olympic Games are expected to cause a spike in use of the micro-blogging site.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  The 42nd year of the Florence and Darlington Counties Special Olympics was held at Darlington High School, Wednesday.

Thursday, May 05, 2011  Police officers ran through the streets of Florence Thursday morning to raise money for Special Olympics.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  Conway Police officers are spending time on the roof of a local restaurant in the name of charity.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011  More than 550 people gathered at the Florence Civic Center for the annual Spring Outlook Chamber Luncheon Tuesday, where the outlook seemed bright.

Saturday, February 05, 2011 

Friday, January 28, 2011  Thursday night, the Fraternal Order of Police made a donation for the Polar Plunge.

Thursday, December 30, 2010  Those who protect and serve, served diners Thursday to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  Two Florence students are at the top of their class. They're the top high jumpers in the state and they're on their way to competing in the U.S Junior Olympics.