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SC HELP funding not being put to use

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State officials are encouraging people, facing foreclosure, to get help. $300 million dollars of federal funding is set aside to help responsible but struggling homeowners in the state. But state officials say some people in the Pee Dee aren't taking advantage of the program. More>>

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Company to offer free tax help

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Tax season has begun and now the pressure is on to get tax returns in the mail on time. For those who rely on services to file taxes in, there are a couple of options to consider that are free of charge.
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Labor director says she'd bring legal eye to DHEC

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The head of South Carolina's labor agency says she's become increasingly excited about the prospect of taking the helm of the state's public health and environmental protection agency. More>>

Arrest made in July murder of Hartsville man

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Six months after a Hartsville man was gunned down outside of his home, U.S. Marshals have made an arrest in Florida. More>>

Lawmakers discuss who should pay to pick kids up at school

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Currently the money comes from the state account, but the question at the state house right now is should the school districts pick up the transportation tab, or should the state keep paying the bill? More>>

Suspect in lead pipe beating turns self in

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The Darlington County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man wanted for allegedly beating another man with a lead pipe during an argument. More>>

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SLIDESHOW: 2012 Oscar nominees

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its 2012 Oscar nominees Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. Big winners include 'Hugo,' a film nominated for 11 awards. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Mt. Myrtle demolished by The Democratic Women of Horry Co.

The Democratic Women of Horry County demolished Mt. Myrtle Monday morning after the GOP Presidential candidates headed to Florida for the next primary. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Decision 2012

The Myrtle Beach GOP Debate was one of the many events scheduled during the SC GOP Experience as five GOP presidential hopefuls descended on the Grand Strand and Pee Dee. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Loris home fire kills 3

A mobile home fire in Loris killed three people, including two young boys and their grandfather, Wednesday morning. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Mug Shots of the Day

Arrests made over night in Horry County. Mugshots and information featured in this slideshow were taken from horrycounty.org. More>>

SLIDESHOW: 2011 Celebrity hook-ups and break-ups

Katy Perry and Russell Brand announced Friday they are divorcing. The pair were spotted separately and without their wedding bands over Christmas, sparking rumors the couple's union was in trouble. This year seemed to be an epic one for celebrity hook-ups and break-ups. Here are a few notable ones. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Plane lands on shore near Surfside Beach

Private plane makes emergency landing near Surfside Beach after complete engine failure. More>>

SLIDESHOW: NMB Bar-B-Que House fire

Investigators in North Myrtle Beach are trying to figure out what sparked a blaze at the Barbeque House Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach. More>>

SLIDESHOW: Mitt Romney visits the Grand Strand

Governor Mitt Romney visited the Grand Strand shortly after receiving an endorsement from South Carolina's Governor Nikki Haley. Send your photos to pics@wmbfnews.com. More>>