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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Pawleys Island Town Council just approved buying cameras to be placed at the entrances to the town. While crime is low on the island, Police Chief Mike Fanning said installing cameras is about safety and being proactive.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Dr. Frank B. Lee, 94, passed away on Monday, according to the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Because of the extreme impacts caused by "superstorm" Sandy last October, the name has been retired from the list of names used by the World Meteorological Organization.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  strong storm system that's produced tornadoes and several feet of snow over the past two days is headed toward the Carolinas.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Florence City Council passed first reading on an ordinance Monday to assume control of the Timmonsville combined water and wastewater system.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The South Carolina state treasurer is refusing to sign a check the state retirement fund wants to invest.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The National Weather Center will have a statewide tornado drill in South Carolina on Tuesday, March 5 at 9 a.m.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Students and faculty were notified about the shooting at a housing community near Coastal Carolina University through text messages, emails and Facebook, but some students say they wanted the information faster.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  South Carolina's top jurist says she's confident that the technology used by the state's court system is secure.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A developing storm system and arctic air rushing into the area will produce rain, followed by a changeover to snow Saturday afternoon and evening.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  State officials say a three-year effort to evaluate and upgrade computer security systems at state agencies should begin in March.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  A storm system along the Gulf Coast has produced heavy snow over parts of Mississippi and Alabama Thursday morning. That storm system is headed through the Carolinas tonight and will bring rain, cold and even snow.

Saturday, December 29, 2012  More hospitals in North Carolina are restricting visitors in an effort to stop the spread of the flu.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South has begun punching its way toward the Northeast, slowing holiday travel.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  A group of Coastal Carolina University are guaranteed to have a white Christmas as they pack their bags and head to Antarctica for the holidays for a research expedition.