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Consider This: Experts say the increase is caused by a perfect storm of unrest in the Middle East, speculators buying up oil and refinery closings. More>>

Consider This: Flow Control Video included

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Consider This: First, what happened to home rule? And second, why would legislators from other counties care what is happening with waste disposal in Horry County? Something smells, and it's not the landfill. More>>

Consider This: Restructuring Horry County Law Enforcement

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Consider This: Horry County is one of few counties that have a police department and sheriff's department. With two independent departments it is easy to argue that there are additional operational and management costs. More>>

Consider This: Horry County Police Dept. Video included

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Consider This: It bothers me that so much credit was given to anonymous accusations. I understand that there are times when someone wants to speak off the record for fear of retribution, but to give an unsigned letter this much credit is not right. More>>

Consider This: Your Comments Video included

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Tuesday, we'll share your feedback on recent topics. More>>

Consider This: Don Cornelius Video included

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Consider This: No MTV, You Tube, satellite radio, facebook or Internet. Saturday was the only time we got to see our favorite musicians perform and Don Cornelius and Dick Clark made it special. More>>

Consider This: Mitt's Money Video included

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Consider This: I don't understand why people bash Mitt Romney for being wealthy. Why is that a bad thing? I like that he's smart enough to invest his money wisely. More>>

Consider This: National Right to Carry Law Video included

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Consider This: A South Carolina concealed weapons permit is not valid in all states, including our next-door neighbor Georgia. More>>

Consider This: North Myrtle Beach Smoke Free Ordinance Video included

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Consider This: Leaders who voted in favor of this ordinance were Councilman Thomas, Baldwin, Coyne and Mayor Marilyn Hatley. Nice job. More>>

Consider This: Vote Video included

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This weekend your vote plays a major role in the Presidential process. In fact, a strong showing in South Carolina is so important that the number of presidential contenders will most likely drop to two or three after Saturday's vote. More>>

Consider This: Republican Debate Video included

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Consider This: Myrtle Beach was mentioned frequently in media coverage and that exposure resulted in millions of dollars worth of marketing visibility. More>>

Consider This: e-Verify Video included

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With the New Year comes new laws and one will impact every business in South Carolina. More>>

Consider This: Presidential Race Video included

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Consider This: Since 1980 South Carolina has correctly picked the candidate who would become the Republican Presidential nominee. It's an important step in the nomination process and we should take the responsibility seriously. More>>

Consider This: 2012 Goals Video included

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Consider This: Here are 5 things that would have a positive impact on all of us in 2012. More>>

Consider This: The Power of Words Video included

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As we prepare to welcome in a new year I wanted to share a guest commentary from our sister station, KPLC-TV, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Madison Johnson, a nine year old student, had this message about The Power of Words. More>>

Consider This: Joe Moglia

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Coastal Carolina has its new head coach and Joe Moglia is saying everything you would expect from someone who is coming in to grow what officials are calling a stagnant program. More>>

Consider This: Thank You Video included

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Thank you, Thank you, and Thank you. Over the past few weeks you have stepped up to show how much you care about helping your neighbors. More>>

Consider This: Coach Bennett Video included

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We can all agree that Coach David Bennett is an awesome guy. And he's been a great ambassador for Coastal Carolina. But great guy or not, the school has decided to bring in a fresh perspective to lead its football program. More>>

Consider This: Your feedback

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I appreciate when you offer your opinion regarding my Consider This comments. Today I'm sharing your feedback. More>>

Consider This: Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Video included

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2011 was a record breaking summer along the Grand Strand and we have the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce to thank. More>>

Consider This: Bear Crossings Video included

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The hunt is on. For the next two weeks black bears are fair game in our area.  
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Consider This: PSA Tests Video included

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PSA tests play a major role in prostate cancer screening. However, a recent study recommends that men no longer receive the PSA blood test saying it doesn't save men's lives. More>>

Consider This: Record Setting Collections

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Horry County and Myrtle Beach experienced record growth this year and that's good news for all of us.
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Consider This: Herman Cain Video included

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Consider This: I like his 9-9-9 plan. Here how it works: a 9% business tax, a 9% individual flat tax and a 9% national sales tax. More>>

Consider This: The Playboy Club Closes Video included

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Consider This: The Playboy Club was basically a rip off of the program Mad Men, a TV drama like Desperate Housewives, Grey's Anatomy or Law & Order. The Playboy Club's biggest problem was the name of the show. More>>

Consider This: Hank Williams Jr. Video included

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Consider This: Hank Williams Jr. shared an analogy that compared the difference in the beliefs of President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner with that of Hitler and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. More>>

Consider This: Bank Fees Video included

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Consider This: The rules have changed and banks are required to lower fees that they charge merchants for credit card transactions. When you add up that loss in revenue it represents billions of dollars. So the banks found another source for that revenue …you. More>>

Consider This: Republican Primary Video included

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Over the next few days we'll learn more about the timeline of the Republican Presidential primary elections. More>>

Consider This: Bounce TV

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Consider This: This new network, available to Grand Strand and Pee Dee residents, features movies, documentaries, inspirational programming, and other original content. More>>

Consider This: I-73 Progress

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Last week the I-73 effort took a small step forward when the SCDOT awarded construction for a bridge project near Latta. However, we won't be fully committed until construction for the Interchange of Hope gets underway. More>>

Consider This: Barefoot Swing Bridge

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Consider This: Looking back to when the restored swing bridge was installed it seemed like an appealing, nostalgic idea. Knowing what we know today, with ongoing maintenance issues, it probably would have been a much better decision to build a stationary span bridge instead. More>>

Consider This: MLB Hat Ban

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Consider This: In case you have forgotten, sports were a necessary distraction in the months following the attacks. We needed that release, and that makes the relationship with these players, and sports, a much stronger bond than normal. More>>

Consider This: A moment of silence

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Ten years ago this Sunday the worst terrorist attack in our nation's history occurred.  All of us most likely can remember where we were when the planes hit the twin towers in New York, another hit the Pentagon, and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania as passengers fought back and thwarted terrorists. More>>

Consider This: License Plate Patrol

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Every year I look forward to seeing Lois Eargle, Horry County's Auditor, and her team lining the sidewalks as parents drop off their kids for school. They aren't there to greet the students; they are there to make sure the parents are following the rules. More>>

Consider This: Dangerous Surf

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It looks like we will get lucky and miss a direct hit from Hurricane Irene. However, even though we might not feel the full effect of the storm, we need to remember that Irene is a major hurricane churning up the waters offshore. More>>

Consider This: Hurricane Coverage

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Hurricane Irene is getting stronger and headed toward the Carolinas. Now is the time for you to prepare for the approaching storm. More>>

Consider This: In Your Community

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Consider This: WMBF's primary area of coverage includes nine counties, seven in South Carolina – Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Dillon, Florence, Darlington and Marlboro counties – and two in North Carolina – Scotland and Robeson counties. More>>

Consider This: Swimming sports tourism

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Consider This: You would think a beach destination would be the perfect spot to host these meets, but the size of area facilities will not support a major event. More>>