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Thursday, March 28, 2013  Officials with the South Carolina Department of Revenue arrested Linda Bellamy for one count of Assisting in the Preparation of a Fraudulent Tax Return and one count of Conspiracy.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Nina Monique Allen, 32, and Wendy Marie Johnson, 38, both of Dillon, pleaded guilty in federal court in Florence Monday, according to United States Attorney Bill Nettles.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Employees with the South Carolina Department of Transportation sprayed all primary roads and bridges with a salt brine mixture in Marlboro and Dillon counties Friday.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  You may think it's a chore getting your Thanksgiving dinner ready, but imagine preparing a holiday meal for 300 people.

Monday, October 15, 2012  President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are both conducting private debate preparations Monday ahead of their second face-off.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Revenue says Crystal Zimmerman, 32, of Myrtle Beach is charged with Assisting in the Preparation of a Fraudulent Income Tax Return and two counts of Conspiracy, and Joe Lewis Williams, 32, is charged with one count of Forgery and one count of Assisting in the Preparation of a Fraudulent Income Tax Return and and four counts of conspiracy.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Amy McAllister, 26, of Conway was arrested Thursday afternoon and charged with Forgery, Assisting in the Preparation of a False Income Tax Return and two counts of Conspiracy, according to the State Department of Revenue.

Monday, August 06, 2012  In less than a month, there have been two mass shootings, killing 18 people and injuring dozens others in Colorado and Wisconsin. Now police locally and across the country are reaching out to teach others and their own about what to do in a mass shooting.

Saturday, January 14, 2012  An estimated 3,000 people are expected to attend the debate. In addition 382 members of the local, national, and state media have registered to come, according to the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Tree removers are extremely busy as they prepare for Irene's arrival. Although her impact to the Grand Strand should be minimal, residents are not taking any chances.

Thursday, August 25, 2011  Although the path of Hurricane Irene is still uncertain, one thing is certain - you need to be prepared.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  Horry County residents prepare for the impact of Hurricane Irene.

Thursday, April 28, 2011  When the right conditions converge, a tornado watch or warning is issued. Experts say you should take those alerts seriously every time.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  United Way of Horry County has been partnering with local agencies and the Internal Revenue Service on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The VITA Program offers free tax help for low to moderate income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers from the community received training to help prepare basic tax returns in our county.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  As 2010 comes to an end, it's time to think about getting your tax paperwork together and plan ahead for any tax changes that may be coming up in the new year.