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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill that supporters say could expand the film industry in South Carolina.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Melanoma cases have increased by more than 20,000 over the past nine years, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Since May is recognized as Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a local dermatologist reminds everyone to practice sun safety.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The South Carolina Department of Transportation will soon start installing a new style traffic signal, commonly known as the "flashing yellow arrow."

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a measure that lays out how nonprofits in South Carolina could legally hold raffles, should voters approve a constitutional referendum next year.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley has signed legislation to give the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for its expansion plans in South Carolina.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Communications officials with the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) say they're conducting a preliminary review of the theft of missing campaign signs in the McColl community of Marlboro County.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Horry County Fire Rescue is on scene of a wreck at Highway 410 and the Highway 9 Bypass in the Finklea community.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Nearly 1.5 million people have signed up for a year of credit monitoring offered by South Carolina after the hacking of the Revenue Department's computer system last year.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The South Carolina state treasurer is refusing to sign a check the state retirement fund wants to invest.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A bill aimed at shutting down sweepstakes cafes in South Carolina will soon become law.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Windsor Green condo fire has been devastating for the community and the firefighters involved in putting it out. For support, firefighters have turned to each other.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  The sign to the mobile home park featured in the new TLC reality show "Welcome to Myrtle Manor" was stolen overnight.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  After almost eight years as head of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI has resigned his post. Millions across the globe commemorated his resignation Thursday, including Catholic churches across the Grand Strand.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The director of South Carolina's unemployment agency has resigned, effective March 1.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Pope Benedict XVI is telling the faithful in his first public appearance since announcing his resignation that he stepping down for "the good of the church."