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

Saturday, November 17, 2012  According to the Mullins Fire and Rescue, all four lanes of Hwy 76 are closed from Millers Rd to Bargain Building Supplies due to downed utility lines.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  As New York and New Jersey prepare for a Nor'easter following the destruction of Superstorm Sandy, we've heard stories of friends and family here trying to help. One woman off Shore Lane is among those stories. She and her neighbor are filling a giant 26-foot moving truck.

Friday, November 02, 2012  When Patty Toth's house was set on fire this summer, her neighbor stepped in to help. Now, Patty and Susan Volpe want to help others, including their friends and neighbors in New York and New Jersey.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Bennettsville police officers have "adopted" students at Bennettsville Primary School. They pledged to volunteer at the school on a regular basis so children can see them in a different light.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Students in the Pee Dee got some free school supplies from some local leaders Friday.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  HTC, along with the Kiwanis Club of Conway and Waccamaw Publishers, is giving away free school supplies Wednesday.

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Free school supplies offered at back to school events around the area Saturday.

Friday, August 10, 2012  Some kids who come from struggling families got the chance to start their school year off right by shopping for school supplies with the Salvation Army Thursday.

Friday, August 03, 2012  South Carolina's tax-free weekend is officially underway. Shoppers can avoid paying taxes on everything from school supplies and computers to clothing and shoes.

Monday, July 30, 2012  This coming weekend is South Carolina's Sales Tax Holiday, where you can save six percent on school supplies.

Friday, March 16, 2012  It's just about time for spring cleaning and the Horry County Solid Waste Authority wants to help you out by giving you a chance to recycle hazardous products for free.

Friday, February 10, 2012  The national charity Feed The Children is distributing 1,900 backpacks and supplies to homeless school children from South Carolina.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  The head of Duke Energy is telling southern governors that the days of cheap, plentiful energy will soon be behind them because power companies are upgrading plants and competition is heating up for increasingly scarce fuel.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Georgetown County and Florence District One start classes today.

Sunday, August 07, 2011  A national nonprofit is helping the children of South Carolina Air National Guard service members get ready for school.