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

2 hours, 55 minutes ago  For the first time, Horry County Emergency Management has come out with a short-term hurricane recovery plan.

Today at 5:55 PM  Taxes are going up for about half of the people who live in Horry County. The increase amounts to an additional $24 in taxes for a $100,000 home.

Today at 5:43 PM  County Council approved a resolution at Tuesday's meeting setting the terms for establishing  PTR Industries in the county.

Today at 8:11 AM  One more day with periodic rain showers and storms before drier conditions move in to end the week.

Yesterday at 6:00 PM  Foreign students who were staying at a Myrtle Beach motel that was shut down have found new places to live.

Yesterday at 8:36 AM  Unsettled weather remains through the middle of the week before drier conditions move in to start the weekend.

Monday, June 17, 2013  A portion of a Myrtle Beach motel where foreign students live is shutdown due to safety concerns and overcrowding, according to Myrtle Beach Fire Marshal and Assistant Chief Bruce Arnel.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Greg Eliason claims the false charges were retaliation against him for finding an officer drunk in a car.

Monday, June 17, 2013  A front stalling across the Southeast will bring more rain and humidity back to the area.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  It's been nearly four weeks since an Horry County Sheriff's deputy was laid to rest. On this Father's Day, his community has shown that he is not forgotten. A Myrtle Beach restaurant donated 10 percent of this week's sales to Deputy Tim Causey's family.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  A group of people paddled for a cause Saturday to help raise funds for the Tara Hall Home for Boys in Georgetown County.