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Monday, April 29, 2013  It's about that time again for summer rules to take effect in Myrtle Beach.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Legislators say this weekend could decide the fate of the South Carolina High School League.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  North Carolina legislation making clear it's illegal for women to go topless in public places is heading to the House floor.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Horry County Council's Public Safety Committee met Monday night and there was only one item on the agenda, discussion of the May bike rallies. The meeting served as an opportunity to go over rules and regulations specific to the yearly events.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Sign companies now have permission to put up digital billboards around Florence County, although a new county ordinance governs their use.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  The hope is the law will cut down on voter fraud.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Proposed legislation would exempt weapons made in South Carolina from federal regulations.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  The fires burning in Colorado serve as a reminder of how dangerous wildfires are and how quickly they can spread. In South Carolina, outdoor burning of yard waste and brush is legal in counties when certain conditions are met, but some cities like North Myrtle Beach don't allow it.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  The South Carolina House has changed its rules to open up its ethics investigations if probable cause is determined.

Monday, April 16, 2012  A federal judge in South Carolina says the National Labor Relations Board can't make private businesses post notices informing workers about their rights to join or form a union.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  A South Carolina Senate panel has approved a bill that would increase the amount of time that state ethics investigators have to prosecute public officials.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  A Washington, D.C. judge ruled in favor of four tobacco companies, stating new, graphic picture cigarette pack labels are unconstitutional.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Senators will discuss a measure preventing Occupy Columbia protesters from resuming their around-the-clock presence on Statehouse grounds.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  With the Spring Harley Rally right around the corner, Horry County's Public Safety Committee held a special meeting concerning bike week rules.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  Next month, businesses across the nation that have pools for their customers will have to follow new federal regulations set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The changes include installing pool lifts or a sloped entry, but some say the changes are expensive and aren't a one-size-fits-all solution.