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

Sunday, May 19, 2013  A lawyer says a state Court of Appeals ruling clears the way for gamblers to sue for money they lose by playing illegal gambling machines.

Monday, January 28, 2013  The Horry County Circuit Court ruled Helicopter Adventures may continue to operate from its headquarters on 21st Avenue North.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  North Myrtle Beach City Council approved final reading of an ordinance to amend Section 5-4 of the City Code of Ordinances titled "Placing Obstructions on the Beach."

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Members of both parties didn't like court rulings that kicked more than 200 candidates off the June primary ballot because of paperwork problems.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The South Carolina Appeals Court (http://sccourts.org/appealsRosters/dspCOARosterMenu.cfm) heard arguments Wednesday, in the case of MRR Southern Landfill verses Marlboro County.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  Opponents of South Carolina's controversial Voter ID law do not plan to appeal a federal court ruling Wednesday that upheld the law.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  In a 4-3 vote Monday, the Horry County Board of Zoning Appeals ruled in favor of residents who argued a helicopter tour company was given the wrong zoning category when the business applied for its permit with the county.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Most autopsies in South Carolina are paid for by taxpayers, but a state judge has decided they can no longer be reviewed by the public.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  The July 16th deadline is quickly approaching for hopeful candidates trying to be on the November ballot.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  South Carolina was among the first states to join a 26-state lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Health Care Reform act, within days after President Obama signed the act into law in 2010. Also, the state has yet to put into effect the health care exchanges that are required under the law.

Saturday, June 16, 2012  In a year when nearly 250 candidates statewide were tossed from primary ballots, petition candidates have a rare shot at winning in November. After last month's state Supreme Court ruling, 130 Republicans and 117 Democrats were decertified because of improperly filed paperwork.

Friday, June 08, 2012  The statewide primary is set for next Tuesday, but a supreme court ruling complicated matters.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  South Carolina's high court has turned down Florence County Republicans' request for clarity on a ruling that has resulted in the disqualification of more candidates for next week's primary.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Florence County Republicans want clarity from South Carolina's Supreme Court on a ruling that has resulted in the disqualification of more candidates for next week's primary.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The biker bar Suck Bang Blow has come out on top against an Horry County restriction.