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Sunday, May 19, 2013  Honor Flight, the non profit organization that flies World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to see the monument in their honor, is planning a flight for August.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  South Carolina military supporters are making sure the state's Korean War veterans know their service is appreciated.

Monday, February 18, 2013  If you are a World War II Veteran, 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.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The Myrtle Beach Gun and Knife Show wrapped up Sunday afternoon. Although it brought record crowds due to pending gun legislation, some were interested in what the past had to offer.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Lt. Col. George Hardy, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, is in Georgetown County this weekend for an event honoring the group. The celebration of the Red Tails continues Saturday starting at 9 a.m. at the Georgetown County Airport.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  A charter flight of World War II veterans from the Grand Strand flew to Washington, DC Wednesday to visit the WWII Memorial and other landmarks in the nation's capital.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  South Carolina's electric cooperatives are hosting dozens of World War II veterans on a daylong tour of military monuments in Washington.

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.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  The fourth Honor Flight Grand Strand took off bright and early from Myrtle Beach on May 23, with 88 World War II veterans on board. The men were excited to get to Washington since this was the first time they were going to see the World War II monument.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  A flight of 150 people landed Wednesday night, about 100 of the men and women served in World War II.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  Horry County Deputy Coroner Tony Hendrix said asphyxiation by carbon monoxide inhalation was the cause of death for a Loris grandfather and his two grandsons who died in a house fire Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Hugh Elliott, 85, was a World War II veteran. Austin Daniel Elliott, 9, and Connor Lynn Elliott, 7, attended Green Sea Floyds Elementary School. Grief counselors spoke with students to help them deal with the deaths of their classmates.

Friday, November 25, 2011  More than 100 aging World War II veterans are flying to Washington, D.C., to see the monument dedicated to their service through a gift from South Carolina's electric cooperatives.

Friday, November 11, 2011  On a blustery Veterans Day morning, at 11 a.m. on 11-11-11, Myrtle Beach paused to remember the men and women who have served and are still serving in our military.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  There were cheers, tears, and plenty of "Thank you's" at Myrtle Beach International Airport Wednesday night when about 90 WWII veterans from our area came home from a trip to Washington D.C.