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

2 hours, 52 minutes ago  Dr. Allie Brooks, the superintendent of Florence School District One, has decided to retire when his current contract ends in June 2014.

Today at 8:50 AM  Federal nuclear regulators are visiting Hartsville to discuss safety at a power plant.

Yesterday at 9:09 PM  Around noon Tuesday, Dale Hair, 55, was found collapsed and unresponsive in his office at Green Sea Floyds High School. Hair was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Horry County Coroner Robert Edge.

Yesterday at 3:55 PM  State health officials say three patients have developed hepatitis B after receiving medical injections at a North Charleston clinic.

Yesterday at 5:40 AM  South Carolina State University trustees are meeting to approve the salary of the school's new president.

Yesterday at 5:30 AM  The budget debate in the South Carolina Senate enters week two.

Yesterday at 5:25 AM  After almost a quarter century, the city of Charleston is again building low-income housing in an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Hugo.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Sheriff's Deputy Timothy Causey, 50, died Sunday, more than two months after he fell ill while providing security during the Windsor Green condo fire.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The state inspector general says prescription painkiller abuse is rampant in South Carolina, but there's no statewide effort to combat it.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating why a passenger tumbled out of a moving car on Interstate 95 and died after landing in front of a tractor-trailer.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  It's estimated a quarter of brides are choosing destination wedding over a traditional hometown affair. To make the process easier, a local developer created a free smartphone app for those who want to plan a wedding on the Grand Strand. It's called the Myrtle Beach Virtual Wedding Mall.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  An Horry County Sheriff deputy who was injured during the Windsor Green fire, died Sunday morning.

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.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The Spoleto Festival USA this season will be the largest ever, offering 160 performances by 45 artists and ensembles.

Friday, May 17, 2013  With the influx of bikers and tourists combined with the people who live here, law enforcement is working hard to keep the roads safe.