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Thursday, April 04, 2013  Two Rowan County Republican lawmakers want their legislative colleagues to support a resolution backing their county commissioners and their use of sectarian prayers at official meetings.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  The Boy Scouts of America is reaching out to its members to find out what they think about the possibility of lifting the group's ban on gays.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Palmetto Goodwill is teaming with the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce for the 3rd Annual Myrtle Beach Job Fair.

Monday, January 21, 2013  The story goes that on this day people are depressed because they are dealing with failed New Years resolutions, it's winter, and the Christmas holiday high is gone.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  A Grand Strand man's incredible weight loss has turned his life around, and it's inspiring others to do the same.

Friday, October 12, 2012  A national conference for the textile and sewing industry started Friday in Myrtle Beach.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  If you're not getting enough sleep at night, you could be suffering from obstructive sleep apnea. An estimated 18 million Americans have the condition, which causes them to stop breathing temporarily while they sleep.

Saturday, August 04, 2012  Saturday, thousands are expected to join hands across our nation's beaches in protest of offshore drilling.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  South Carolina lawmakers continue to work on a fix to a foul-up that left nearly 200 candidates off the state's primary ballot. Last week, the state Supreme Court ruled those candidates didn't file the required Statements of Economic Interest on time.

Sunday, January 01, 2012  About 50 people started 2012 off on a healthy and green note. They participated in a first day hikes event at Myrtle Beach State Park.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  An Omaha meatpacker denies supplying tainted beef to Cargill Meat Solutions Corp. that sickened dozens of people in 2007. A statement issued Saturday by Greater Omaha Packing Company President Henry Davis says all products shipped to Cargill tested negative for E. coli.

Saturday, June 18, 2011  Two leaders of South Carolina's Medicaid agency took jobs with a company overpaid by $10 million months before the problem was discovered.

Friday, June 17, 2011  New regulations for black sea bass recently approved by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will reduce the recreational bag limits for the fish.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  In 2009, 1770 children died nationwide from abuse. On January 25, 2010, Tylashia Grant, 3, of Florence County died in what police say was a homicide case. Her aunt and cousin are charged in her death. Some SC lawmakers and child advocacy groups are now trying to raise greater awareness of the child abuse issue.

Wednesday, April 06, 2011  Legislators are honoring the 15 military men and women from South Carolina who died overseas last year.