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09-02-09/Wednesday--- Photo shows the line of hotels along Ocean Boulevard Wednesday afternoon in Myrtle Beach. Area businesses dependent on tourism along the Grand Strand performed better than officials expected, thanks to new discounts, aggressive marketing and other creative strategies.

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EDUCATION

Aynor High teacher wins state Family and Consumer Sciences award

Aynor High School’s Kimberly Myers has been named Teacher of the Year by the S.C. Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences. Myers teaches Family and Consumer Sciences at Aynor High, where she is the adviser for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America chapter and...
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Myrtle Beach security guard reports robbery attempt

A security guard on patrol at a Myrtle Beach hotel told police that two men tried to rob her, but she didn’t have any money to give them, so they ran away, according to a police report.
CRIME

Second person charged in purse snatching outside Myrtle Beach restaurant

A second person, a 36-year-old woman, is charged in connection with purses being taken from two elderly women outside a restaurant in April, according to authorities.
CRIME

Horry County says goodbye to sheriff’s deputy

Public servants from at least 20 agencies across the state gathered at Green Sea Floyds High School Wednesday to honor Tim Causey, an Horry County sheriff’s deputy who died Sunday.
CRIME

Man reports being assaulted by biker in Myrtle Beach

A 48-year-old man told Myrtle Beach police he was walking in the city Wednesday night when a motorcyclist nearly hit him and then stopped and attacked him, according to a police report.
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See Thursday’s weather forecast for the Myrtle Beach area

Cloudy skies with chance of thunderstorms are expected today in the Myrtle Beach area with a high temperature of 81 degrees, according to AccuWeather. More clouds and rain are expected overnight with a low of 65. Friday’s forecast calls for a mix of rain and sun and 82 degrees.
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N.C. planning group approves toll lanes for I-77

A two-county planning group has given unanimous approval to build toll lanes on a portion of Interstate 77 despite protests from critics.

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It’s now House’s turn to create N.C. state budget

Senate Republicans handed off their vision of North Carolina’s state budget to their counterparts Thursday in the House, who are likely to take issue with several proposals and listen to what GOP Gov. Pat McCrory wants in a final plan.

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Lawsuit against N.Y. bank settled

A bank accused of losing $200 million of retirees’ money through bad investments has agreed to put $25 million back in South Carolina’s accounts and give the state discounts on future fees under a new, 10-year contract with the state, according to a copy of the settlement obtained...

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S.C. court: Some can challenge lifetime monitoring

People convicted of child-sex crimes in South Carolina should have the right to challenge rulings ordering them to be electronically monitored for life, the state’s highest court ruled Wednesday.