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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Ten new shops are opening at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, as the complex marks its 25th anniversary.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Cabela's Inc. is planning to open two new stores to sell outdoor gear and sporting goods in South Carolina and Minnesota in 2014.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Georgetown County and a developer are close to an agreement for plans Pawleys Island Plaza.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  A sporting goods chain says it's suspending sales of modern rifles nationwide because of the school shooting in Connecticut.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The month surrounding Christmas is often referred to as the season for shopping and gift giving. The National Retail Federation is expecting holiday sales to grow 4.1 percent but according to two local business, that forecast isn't coming their way.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Goodwill is opening two new stores in Georgetown County in 2013.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  At first glance it seems like a typical mall, but the Myrtle Beach Mall has added about a half a dozen non-retail tenants over the past year and a half.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The Powerball jackpot is at an all-time record $550 million, which means cashiers are selling tickets at an all-time rapid rate.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Thanksgiving shopping took a noticeable bite out of Black Friday's start to the holiday season, as the latest survey found retail sales fell slightly from last year.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  All day Thursday, people were lining up at their favorite stores throughout the area, waiting on the doors to open for big sales to start the holiday shopping season.

Sunday, October 21, 2012  The primary financial sponsor for Charlotte's annual Thanksgiving Day parade is withdrawing its sponsorship after this year.

Friday, August 03, 2012  A North Carolina produce supplier is recalling Athena cantaloupes sold at Food Lion and Reid's stores across South Carolina.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Myrtle Beach police charged Rolando Omar Vela with Armed Robbery, Kidnapping and Possession of a Handgun during the Commission of a Felony.

Saturday, June 02, 2012  A bipartisan group of Charlotte-area state legislators want to make sure the thousands of political animals who will pack the city for the Democratic National Convention can buy liquor on Labor Day.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  Officers with the Bennettsville Police Department and agents with the State Law Enforcement Division raided six convenience stores Monday and say they seized about 41 illegal video gaming machines.