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Monday, April 08, 2013  Low income residents of the unincorporated areas of Horry County can put their names on a waiting list for funds to make emergency repairs to their homes.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  According to a new U.S. Census bureau report, the cost of child care has nearly doubled since the 1980s.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  The Conway Medical Center Smart Snacks Program is in the running for a $25,000 grant from State Farm but they need your help!

Friday, March 29, 2013  The Department of Social Services wants to request a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to change the eligible food list for those in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  South Carolina health officials are holding their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.

Monday, March 11, 2013  This week is Driver Suspension Eligibility Week in South Carolina, when drivers who have lost their licenses for suspensions included in the program may be able to reduce or clear the remaining time for their suspension.

Monday, February 25, 2013  Democratic and Republican governors were in Washington Monday to meet with President Barack Obama. They're in bipartisan agreement that they want to avoid the deep automatic spending cuts under the so-called sequester.  The $85 billion in across-the-board budget cuts will kick in on Friday, unless Congress can reach a deal.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program sponsored a seminar providing free legal advice at the Surfside Beach library branch on Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  A new program has been put in place by the State Department of Revenue to help prevent fraudulent filings of income tax returns.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Customers can get a free short stack of pancakes, and in return, staff hope you will make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals programs at Mcleod Children's Hospital.

Friday, January 25, 2013  South Carolina Senator Lee Bright is proposing a bill that would teach the state's high schoolers how to use guns.

Friday, January 11, 2013  Eight temporary employees of the Waccamaw Economic Opportunity Council in Horry, Georgetown and Williamsburg counties have been laid off because of federal budget cuts as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations that have yet to be resolved.

Friday, January 11, 2013  We would like to thank our viewers, the team at Horry Telephone Cooperative, and other cable partners for their patience, help and support as we upgraded our software and exciter on WPDE NewsChannel 15.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Myrtle Beach is making strides to improve the health of their residents with a choose program.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Some veterans accused of crimes in South Carolina are getting the chance to stay out of jail, thanks to a special court program. Earlier this year, Richland County started the state's first veterans court.