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

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The bombing in Boston was far away from our community, but we're still impacted by it, both emotionally and psychologically.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Allergy season may be getting longer and worse because of global warming, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says flu season is here in full force. Some area schools have seen that's true and they're scrambling to deal with it.

Friday, February 24, 2012  The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Friday, it's investigated more than twice the usual number of reported outbreaks thought to be associated with Norovirus since the start of 2012.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  There seems to be a virus going around the Grand Strand and a lot of people are catching it. Most of them will just work their way through a cold, using some over-the-counter remedy to get rid of the symptoms and waiting for the bug to go away.  But what if it's more serious? How do you know if you should you see a doctor?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais has been released from the hospital after treatment for flu-like symptoms.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  South Carolina Education Superintendent Mick Zais remains in a Columbia hospital with flu-like symptoms.

Monday, March 21, 2011  The Grand Stand and Pee Dee are one day into Spring as of Monday, and for many, the allergy season has sprung.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Ornamental trees are flowering, dandelions are emerging and the grass is turning green. For most, that means spring is right around the corner. But for thousands of Grand Strand and Pee Dee residents, it also means allergy season.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  An easily attainable mineral may have you telling the common cold to 'catch me if you can.' What's your remedy for the common cold?

Monday, February 14, 2011  More than 100 students per day missed school due to flu-like symptoms in Georgetown County schools last week, officials said.

Friday, January 21, 2011  A minimum security prison in Columbia will be closed to visitors after a swine flu outbreak that has made 140 inmates sick.

Friday, October 15, 2010  Fall brings cooler temperatures and allergies. Doctors offices and pharmacies are seeing a rise in the number of patients seeking relief from symptoms like sneezing, runny noses, and itching.

Sunday, May 23, 2010  The Coast Guard says crews have rescued a scuba diver who was suffering symptoms of a heart attack while diving nine miles off the South Carolina coast.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  The spring holiday is starting a day early at one South Carolina middle school after about a dozen teachers called in sick with Norovirus-like symptoms.