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Sunday, December 16, 2012  Nine players with ties to the Pee Dee and Grand Strand regions of South Carolina made an impact in the NFL on Week 15.

Friday, August 24, 2012  Story updated with video: The superstar cyclist's seven Tour de France titles could all be stripped away.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Sam Yarbrough clinches spot in season ending Myrtle Beach 400 with the win

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Stephon Gilmore goes to Buffalo at #10 and Melvin Ingram to San Diego at #18

Thursday, April 05, 2012  A Kentucky judge has sentenced Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson to 15 days in jail and three years' probation for a drug-related charge.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Former CCU running back Mike Tolbert returns to the Carolinas signing to play for Ron Rivera and the Panthers

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson, former Coastal Carolina receiver, could receive a 60-day jail sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to a drug-related felony charge as part of an agreement with prosecutors, further clouding his future in the NFL.

Sunday, November 13, 2011  Seven NFL players with ties to the Pee Dee and Grand Strand in South Carolina made an impact on week 10.

Sunday, November 06, 2011  Six players with ties to the Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas made an impact on week 9 of the NFL season.

Sunday, October 30, 2011  Never mind that Tyler Howell does not have a driver's license. The 13-year old driver won the Charger division race at Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville, South Carolina on Saturday night.

Sunday, October 23, 2011  Five players with ties to the Pee Dee and Grand Strand made an impact on Week 7 in the NFL.

Sunday, October 02, 2011  Six area players make an impact in the NFL on Sunday, October 2, 2011.

Sunday, September 25, 2011  A list of six area stars who made an impact in the NFL on week 3.

Sunday, September 18, 2011  A pair of former Wilson High defensive stars, Lawrence Timmons and Justin Durant, led the Steelers and Lions to victory on Sunday. Four other players with connections to the Pee Dee or Grand Strand also made an impact on Week 2 of the NFL season.

Sunday, September 11, 2011  Former Coastal Carolina running back Mike Tolbert scored three touchdowns for the San Diego Chargers in a 24-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Tolbert led the Chargers with nine catches for 58 yards and two scores. Big Mike ran the ball 12 times for 35 yards and another TD.