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Police kill gunman who held 3 at Discovery Channel Video included

A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people...

Island evacuations start as Earl nears East Coast Video included

Hurricane Earl steamed toward the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday as communities from North Carolina to New England kept a close eye on the forecast, worried that even a slight shift in the storm's predicted offshore track...

Gamecocks roll over Southern Miss 41-13 in season opener Video included

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Quarterback Stephen Garcia and freshman tailback Marcus Lattimore each ran for two touchdowns and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier won his 18th straight college opener 41-13 over Southern Miss on Thursday night.

Interstate businesses looking for big holiday weekend

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Businesses in the Pee Dee along Interstate 95 say they are looking forward to a big holiday travel weekend, after a good summer.

Alvin Greene accused of using anti-white, anti-gay slurs

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The man who shocked the political world by becoming a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate has been accused of using anti-gay and racial slurs.

Bernanke: Shut down banks if they threaten system

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis that regulators must be ready to shutter the largest institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system.

Apple refreshes iTunes software, updates iPods

Users of Apple Inc.'s iTunes software will now be able to see what songs their friends are buying and where their favorite bands are playing next.

Pet of the Week - Kinsley

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It's no secret that raising a puppy can be quite a handful, but one golden retriever-mix is an exception to the rule.

SCDOT debuts new signs for inmate highway crews

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Non-violent offender inmates working on construction projects across the Palmetto State will be marked by new road signs from the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

Kia recalling Soul, Sorento autos for wiring fix

Kia Motors is recalling about 35,000 Soul and Sorento vehicles to fix wiring in the interior lighting panels that could lead to fires.

Coast Guard closes NC commercial ports for Earl

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The Coast Guard is ordering commercial vessels and barges to stay in port until Hurricane Earl blows past North Carolina's waters.

WMBF News, Red Cross team up for Drive for Life Video included

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Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, and now WMBF News is teaming up with the American Red Cross to help boost the region's blood and platelet supply.

Myrtle Beach monitors Earl's impact on coastline

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This week the City of Myrtle Beach says they are monitoring the coastline of the Grand Strand closely, looking for any erosive effects Earl may have on the area's sandy beaches.

Teens arrested, charged in delivery truck shooting

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Two teens have been arrested and charged by Dillon Police in connection to the shooting of a delivery truck driver on July 21.

27-year-old dies in Hartsville hit and run

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Officers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal accident in Darlington County Thursday morning.

Durham Road closed due to water main break

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Roxboro Road is currently closed between Pettigrew Street and Main Street in downtown Durham.

Fundraiser targets area breast cancer organizations

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Money raised from a two-mile breast cancer walk in Murrells Inlet will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure, according to event organizers.

Ex-USC prez pushing med school paid by hospital

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A former University of South Carolina president who's been pushing for an expansion of the medical school to Greenville is being paid more than $200,000 a year by the Greenville Hospital System.

Marion Co. deputies search for clues in August home break-in

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Firearms, televisions and tools were taken from a Marion County residence during a break-in on Aug. 10, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Beach, Boogie & BBQ Festival not phased by Earl

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A close call with Hurricane Earl won't be putting a damper on the Beach, Boogie and BBQ Festival planned for this weekend in Myrtle Beach.

Time dwindling on voter registration deadline

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Time is ticking for residents in Horry County to register for November's upcoming general election.

Women: $3,200 stolen from MB apartment

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Police in Myrtle Beach are investigating claims that more than $3,000 in cash was stolen from an apartment on Sept. 1.

Police investigate purse snatching along Kings Hwy.

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Police are investigating claims made by an 18-year-old man that a man stole his bag while walking in Downtown Myrtle Beach.

Earl keeps lifeguards, swimmers on alert

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As Hurricane Earl continues to track towards the East Coast, lifeguards are warning both swimmers and surfers to be on alert for dangerous rip currents.

NC woman shot, killed over Facebook status change

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Sheriff's officials in North Carolina say a woman was shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend after she changed her Facebook status to "engaged."

AAA Carolinas predicts rise in Labor Day travel

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Gas prices have fallen across the state in August helping lead AAA Carolinas to forecast an 7.7 percent increase in Labor Day travel.

Graham shuts media out of meeting with Tea Party

Lindsey Graham said he was satisfied with his meeting with the Charleston Tea Party.

Green Party US Senate candidate to open SC office

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A third-party candidate for U.S. Senate in South Carolina is opening his state campaign headquarters in the capital city.

Donkeys and mules needed for state fair

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The South Carolina Donkey and Mule Association is partnering with the SC State Fair to host the SC State Fair Donkey and Mule Show, and is in need of more donkey and mule entries.

HCPD officials announce safety check points

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Officers with the Horry County Police Department will be conducting a series of traffic safety checkpoints in September, according to officials.

CCU's German exchange program celebrates 10 years

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Nineteen German students are completing a three-week exchange program at Coastal Carolina University.

Brunswick Co. to hold intercultural festival

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The annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival is set for Sept. 11.

North Myrtle Beach to host wind energy conference

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The City of North Myrtle Beach has been working to put up wind turbines as an alternative energy source, and now they're gaining some national attention through the announcement of a wind conference headed to the North Strand.

SC Ports CEO provides update on cruise industry

Associated Press - September 2, 2010 4:15 AM ET CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The top executive of the South Carolina State Ports Authority is issuing an update on the state's growing cruise...

Send off set for SC sailor in solo ocean race

Associated Press - September 2, 2010 4:15 AM ET CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolinians are preparing to bid "bon voyage" to the only American in this year's solo race around the world race...

Pornographic pics lead to arrest of Mullins HS coach

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A judge has set bond at $35,000 Wednesday for a Pee Dee football coach accused of showing pictures of his genitals to a 16-year-old student.

NC Gov. requests federal emergency declaration

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NC Gov. Bev Perdue sent a letter to President Barack Obama on Wednesday requesting a federal pre-landfall emergency declaration.

SC Sheep Industries Association to hold fall meeting

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The South Carolina Sheep Industries Association is holding its fall meeting on Oct. 10 via teleconference.

Bed bug seminar held at MB Convention Center

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A bed bug training seminar was held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on Wednesday.

Earl prompts NC gov to declare State of Emergency

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Gov. Bev Perdue has signed an executive order Wednesday afternoon to declare a State of Emergency in North Carolina, as residents anticipate the arrival of Hurricane Earl.

Officials eye addition to affordable housing complex in MB

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Members of the Myrtle Beach Community Appearance Board are expected to review plans for a four-building addition at an affordable housing complex along Mr. Joe White Avenue.

MBACC increases stakes for Biggest Loser Challenge

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The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is giving area schools a $1,500 incentive to get students signed up for September's Biggest Loser 5k/1 Mile Challenge.

Spurrier: South Carolina focused on Southern Miss

Steve Spurrier says South Carolina is focused and ready to play Southern Miss, no matter how often he's asked about potential NCAA problems.

NC man pleads guilty to 2nd child killing

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A North Carolina man who would have eligible for parole in November after serving a life sentence for killing a girl has pleaded guilty to raping and killing another girl.

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