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Thursday, May 02, 2013  Some South Carolina mothers are holding rallies at the offices of the state's two U.S. senators to voice their concerns over recent votes on gun control legislation.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Horry County and Conway Police departments teamed up to lower the amount of unlawful weapons in Horry County.

Friday, April 26, 2013  For the past week, the Florence County Sheriff's Office and 20 other local, state and federal agencies have been patrolling interstates 95 and 20 in search of illegal drugs, illegal guns and the people who traffic them.

Monday, April 22, 2013  A community coalition has organized to help fight the circulation of unlawful weapons and violence in Horry County's neighborhoods by hosting a second annual gun buyback initiative and community peace rally.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  Three men have been arrested in connection with the theft of nearly two dozen guns from a Lumberton pawn shop.

Saturday, March 23, 2013  President Barack Obama says each of his proposed steps to reduce gun violence should get a vote in Congress - even an assault weapons ban that both parties agree stands little chance at passing.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Wednesday afternoon U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) along with three other senators introduced legislation that would restrict those who have been deemed mentally ill, the ability to purchase or possess firearms.

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.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  Myrtle Beach police are investigating an assault where six people carrying guns and knives forced their way into a home and jumped a 32-year-old man.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Organizers expect this weekend's gun show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center to reach record numbers.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A gun-rights organization is reminding North Carolina lawmakers its members believe in the right to bear arms and they shouldn't attempt to pass legislation that narrows the freedom.

Friday, January 25, 2013  South Carolina Senator Lee Bright is proposing a bill that would teach the state's high schoolers how to use guns.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Conway police have charged a 15-year-old with Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder in connection to a shooting on January 7 in the Sugar Hill Community.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  South Carolina's top law enforcement officer says having a police officer in every school in the state is a must.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Tuesday evening, the Georgetown County School Board passed a measure that will put armed officers in elementary schools.