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Friday, March 22, 2013  Customers at East Side Grocery at 129 N. Everette St in Bennettsville are hoping for a repeat performance after owner Zaki Khattab sold a $200,000 winning ticket to one of his regulars.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  A popular gathering spot for Grand Strand veterans is facing a crisis. The owners of the Veterans Cafe and Grille are losing the lease on their building.

Monday, November 19, 2012  As Christmas approaches, there are many families in need within our area, and one local business is trying to change that.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  You can help children in our area stay warm this winter by donating new and gently used coats and blankets through the Coats For Kids drive.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  If you are a World War II Veterans, you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to fly to Washington D.C. for free to see the monument in your honor.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  An Horry County parent says Horry County Schools are cheating kids out of spots in a competitive math and science program, called STEM.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  A man feared drowned in waters off New York's Long Island is believed to be alive and well

Monday, July 16, 2012  Dr. James C. "Jim" Mezick was honored by the South Carolina Senate recently.

Monday, June 18, 2012  It was a scary situation for some residents in Murrells Inlet Monday morning after they say a nearly 400-pound black bear was spotted in their neighborhood.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Holly Roesing knows the long-lasting effect a tick bite can have. She has Lyme disease, after she was bitten in 2005 by a tick that tested positive for the disease in South Carolina.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Lottery winner says fixing her home "has been a dream."

Monday, June 04, 2012  The next time you take a walk through the woods, keep in mind that conditions are right this summer for some tiny pests that could cause you big health problems.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  BLT, a company that runs a bar on Lucas Street called 52 Night Spot, formerly known as "The Spotlight Club," was denied a liquor license.  Florence County deputies conducted a compliance inspection on August 28, 2011 and found the club to be operating without a license and other violations.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Firefighters from across the country are on the Grand Strand training for the Scott World Firefighter Combat challenge. Saturday was day two of a three-day training camp for other teams from places like Massachusetts, Alabama and Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Mercy Care held a pinning ceremony and gave out certificates of appreciation to those who served our country.