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Fish to get "concrete condos"
by WPDENewsChannel15 214 views
A Myrtle Beach company is donating to South Carolina's most-visited artificial reef.
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Chance for rare transplant surgery offers hope for Pawleys Island woman
by WPDENewsChannel15 66 views
A Pawleys Island woman will travel to Ohio next month for a battery of tests that will determine whether she is a candidate for a rare intestinal transplant at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the few medical facilities in the world to offer intestinal transplantation. She says it's by chance that she's even getting this opportunity.
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Grand Strand reacts to debt ceiling debate
by WPDENewsChannel15 33 views
The debt ceiling has been raised 74 times since 1962. Since 2001, it has been raised 10 times. So if it's raised again, what will that mean to your bottom line?
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Bond denied for husband accused of double murder
by WPDENewsChannel15 48 views
A judge denied bond for a man who police say killed his wife and her mother in Florence.
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Police: where children feel the most safe is often where they can disappear
by WPDENewsChannel15 51 views
Tabitha Kelley keeps a close eye on her four kids as they roam the beach. "They're my responsibility. So, I can't let my guard down," she said. The recent abduction and murder of an 8-year-old boy near his home has reminded some parents to keep their guard up.
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Two bank robberies in one day, part of a string of recent Horry County robberies
by WPDENewsChannel15 138 views
Horry County police responded to two bank robberies in the socastee area in one day. These were part of what turned into a rash of bank robberies in Horry County in a matter of a few weeks.
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Surveillance blind spot allowed inmate to escape
by WPDENewsChannel15 280 views
At all times, two guards sit in the J. Reuben Long Detention Center's master control room scanning nearly 150 security cameras. But even with that happening 24/7, there are still some blind spots. Inmate Jeremy Jaquan Griffin took advantage of one of those blind spots by escaping from the detention center.
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"Surveillance blind spot allowed inmate to escape"
by WPDENewsChannel15 315 views
At all times, two guards sit in the J. Reuben Long Detention Center's master control room scanning nearly 150 security cameras. But even with that happening 24/7, there are still some blind spots. This weekend, inmate Jeremy Jaquan Griffin took advantage of one of those blind spots by escaping from the detention center.
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"Allyson Floyd - Ed Piotrowski's biggest fan"
by WPDENewsChannel15 248 views
As NewsChannel 15's Ryan Naquin finished telling a story about a Matthew McConaughey superfan, hoping to catch a glimpse of the actor while he was on the Grand Strand filming an HBO series, Allyson Floyd and Tim McGinnis began to talk about what they're superfans of....
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Public reaction to teen who shot at school officer sentencing
by WPDENewsChannel15 214 views
The 15-year-old Socastee High School student who fired a shot that narrowly missed a school resource officer and took pipe bombs to school last September, was sentenced to six years.
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Horry County couple gets back wedding ring missing since 1993
by WPDENewsChannel15 31 views
A wedding ring lost for more than 18 years finally makes its way home.
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Charges dropped against suspended Atlantic Beach Mayor
by WPDENewsChannel15 109 views
Atlantic Beach has had three different women serve as mayor in just one term. But, after having hit-and-run charges dropped, Retha Pierce, the embattled woman who was elected into the position, says she's happy to be back.
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Freestyle Park to come back to life under new owners
by WPDENewsChannel15 80 views
The Myrtle Beach amusement park that's been dormant for two years has a new owner with plans to reopen the park next year.
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One school district closes early due to Irene, another stays open
by WPDENewsChannel15 139 views
Georgetown County schools closed after half a day while Horry County schools stayed open for a full day.
Newschannel 15's Joel Allen looks at how school officials make the decision to keep schools open or close early due to the storm. -
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Irene flight cancellations have ripple effect in MB
by WPDENewsChannel15 131 views
Flight cancellations are a guarantee as Hurricane Irene creeps up the East Coast. Newschannel 15's Holly Morgan shows us the clock is ticking...and time is running out for passengers to fly to cities in Irene's path
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Locals enjoy last day of Tourists Summer
by WPDENewsChannel15 166 views
As another Labor Day weekend comes to a close, many of those who call the Grand Strand home say although they'll miss the money they bring to the area, they're happy to be waving goodbye to the tourists.
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Reaction to Obama's Jobs Proposal
by WPDENewsChannel15 5,744 views
Political pundits are already judging President Barack Obama's speech on jobs and so are many of you.
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090911 PKG 911 POLICE
by WPDENewsChannel15 136 views
Brendan O'connor and Mike Milne sing to help them get away from it all. But once a year, the thing that the two men are trying to escape from comes back when they sing a tribute for the attacks of 9/11.
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by WPDENewsChannel15 84 views
North Myrtle Beach pays tribute to 9/11 victims
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Eagle Scout creates 9/11 memorial
by WPDENewsChannel15 206 views
Eagle Scout candidate Austin Meares from Troop 360 created a 9/11 memorial outside the Midway Fire Rescue headquarters station in Litchfield Beach. The memorial was create using a piece of steel from the World Trade Center towers.
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Patriotic Parade held in Florence
by WPDENewsChannel15 149 views
Parts of Florence turned into a sea of red, white and blue Saturday for the Patriotic Parade.
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Florence Sheriff's Benefit Ride
by WPDENewsChannel15 205 views
Florence County Sheriff Kenney Boone hosted an event that drew about 1,000 bikers to the streets of Florence Saturday.
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9/11 remembered at Dead Dog Saloon
by WPDENewsChannel15 241 views
Dead Dog Saloon in Murrells Inlet held its 10th Annual 9/11 Benefit in honor of the men and women who lost their lives 10 years ago today. The theme of this year's fundraiser was "Honoring America's Heroes" and around 2,000 people came out to show their support.
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Green Lasers cause nuisance on Grand Strand
by WPDENewsChannel15 554 views
A Myrtle Beach ordinance looks to ban the sale of laser pointers to minors and how adults can use them.
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Transgender community speaks out about Chaz Bono and DWTS
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,133 views
ABC's Announcement of this season's cast of Dancing with the Stars has fueled backlash from the ballroom.
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Motorcyclist dies during police pursuit
by WPDENewsChannel15 5,211 views
Horry County Police chase 49-year-old Longs man, Hartwood Dwayne Holmes, after he sped passed police on Highway 9 near Green Sea, SC.
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Georgetown County businesses optimistic about full-time marketing director
by WPDENewsChannel15 56 views
Georgetown County is taking a step towards improving its exposure to outside communities. The county's Chamber of Commerce plans on hiring a full-time Marketing Director who will be dedicated to promoting the area.
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US Postal Service's post office of the Future?
by WPDENewsChannel15 402 views
The US Postal Service is closing down stores that are operating at a loss and opening stores inside retail stores.
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I73 Forum held in Florence
by WPDENewsChannel15 71 views
Supporters and opponents of I73 squared off at a forum Friday held at Francis Marion University.
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Airman dad surprises son after returning from war
by WPDENewsChannel15 952 views
LaShaon Davis, 6, was shocked when his father surprised him after returning home from Iraq.
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Vietnam veteran receives high honor
by WPDENewsChannel15 109 views
Outside the American Legion in Murrells Inlet men and women held American flags to mark Friday's ceremony.
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Volunteers take to North Myrtle Beach for annual clean sweep
by WPDENewsChannel15 160 views
More than 100 people got their hands dirty Saturday morning for an annual clean sweep of the beaches and marshes along the Grand Strand.
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Don't Ask Don't Tell- Horry County speaks out
by WPDENewsChannel15 343 views
Newschannel 15 went out into the community and asked people how they felt about the ban on gay men and women from entering the military being lifted
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Residents continue to feud with NMB over Barefoot bridge
by WPDENewsChannel15 111 views
Repairs are in the works for the Barefoot Swing Bridge in North Myrtle Beach, but not all residents are on board.
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State Health Officials say get your flu shots early!
by WPDENewsChannel15 82 views
Now's the time to get your flu shots
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Abused dog facing euthanization in Horry County
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,182 views
A dog mistreated by his owner beat the odds now faces euthanization by the county.
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Carolina This Week 9.18.2011 Brad Lofton
by WPDENewsChannel15 71 views
Brad Lofton, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic Development, talks about luring industry to the Grand Strand.
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Carolina This Week 9.18.2011 Chad Vail
by WPDENewsChannel15 68 views
Chad Vail with Junior Achievement talks about the program that teaches students about becoming entrepreneurs.
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Grand Strand organizations meet, homeless population a priority
by WPDENewsChannel15 56 views
More than 60 individuals from dozens of Human service organizations and the city of Myrtle Beach met Tuesday to discuss homelessness in the area.
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Hurricane Hugo: 22 Years Later
by WPDENewsChannel15 857 views
Grand Strand residents remember theimpact of Hurricane Hugo 22 years after she devastasted the coast.
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Facebook: New Changes, Unhappy People
by WPDENewsChannel15 312 views
Facebook updated the interface design on Tuesday and many people are not too fond of the changes.
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Domestic Violence in South Carolina: local woman speaks out
by WPDENewsChannel15 62 views
NewsChannel 15 asked women what they thought about the recent poll released on domestic violence in South Carolina
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Community Marches to end Violence in Neighborhood
by WPDENewsChannel15 89 views
"Stop the Violence Week" continues on the Grand Strand
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Drowning in Garden City, woman dies later of cardiac arrest due to drowning
by WPDENewsChannel15 325 views
After Savannah Kinkaid was pulled out of the Ocean on Friday September 23rd, she was taken to Waccamaw Communiy Hospital and at 10:00am Monday morning she passed away. Cause of death was cardiac arrest due to drowning
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SLED chief calls illegal gaming law confusing
by WPDENewsChannel15 176 views
NewsChannel 15 gathered more information regarding the new crackdown on video gaming machines.
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Marketing plan to entice people away from bridge, into Georgetown
by WPDENewsChannel15 23 views
To drive through the city of Georgetown, you have cross a couple of bridges and Georgetown business owners say that can be a problem.
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Horry County Board of Ed and parents prepping for possible rezoning discussion
by WPDENewsChannel15 103 views
About a month ago, Horry County Schools went back into session for the 2011 school year, and district officials are getting ready to talk about rezoning some overcrowded schools.
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Former Wall Street high roller now lives in Myrtle Beach
by WPDENewsChannel15 534 views
A former Wall Street insider, who now lives in Myrtle Beach, reveals the madness of life on the trading floor in his new memoir.
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Shark expert says "Boy most likely bitten by Shark"
by WPDENewsChannel15 328 views
Marine Biologist and shark expert, Dr. Dan Abel sits down with NewsChannel 15 to discuss his professional opinion on the shark bite incident in North Myrtle Beach
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Dredging task force member: $30 million needed to dredge Georgetown Port
by WPDENewsChannel15 31 views
A newly formed task force is meeting for the first time Tuesday night in Georgetown to discuss ways to assure funding for the port of Georgetown.
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Mopeds vs. Scooters: differences many do not know about
by WPDENewsChannel15 5,819 views
NewsChannel 15 looks into the difference between a moped and a scooter
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"It's a great day in South Carolina," Governor orders phone greeting
by WPDENewsChannel15 256 views
NewsChannel 15 went out into the community to see what the people thought about Governor Nikki Haley's phone greeting mandate for state workers
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CCU construction equals rise in snake sightings
by WPDENewsChannel15 168 views
About 9,000 students are enrolled at Coastal Carolina University. As the student population expands so does the need for more buildings. The major construction, however, has increased the snake population on campus.
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Cars collide at Carolina Forest Blvd and 501
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,183 views
Traffic is moving after 6:00p following a three car pile up at at the intersection of Carolina Forest Boulevard and Highway 501.
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Toddler in Myrtle Beach found in Pond
by WPDENewsChannel15 396 views
NewsChannel 15 went to the pond and got an inside look at a very scary moment for one family.
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Pet friendly hotels are a growing trend
by WPDENewsChannel15 183 views
According to the Travel Industry Association of America, 30 million people traveling with their pets, and more hotels are starting to see the demand and make the change to pet friendly.
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Banned books read out celebrates First Amendment
by WPDENewsChannel15 79 views
All this week libraries across the country are celebrating the freedom to read as part of banned books week.
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Discussion on DUI backlogs in Horry County
by WPDENewsChannel15 118 views
NewsChannel 15 digs deeper into the DUI backlog situation in Horry County
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Kids create popular selling bracelets
by WPDENewsChannel15 219 views
Learn how the popular FlipOutz bracelets were created and who sells them in the Grand Strand!
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Listeria outbreak worries many people on the Grand Strand
by WPDENewsChannel15 27 views
Although the listeria outbreak did not have a direct impact on South Carolina, we talk to some people who are still worried about getting sick
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Local tattoo parlor gives away ink for pink
by WPDENewsChannel15 101 views
It's estimated that more than 280,000 women across the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
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Gas Prices Going Down
by WPDENewsChannel15 61 views
The price of gas is usually a direct result of supply and demand.
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Grand Strand community banks hope customers upset with Bank of America will go to them
by WPDENewsChannel15 23 views
Bank of America customers have been outraged since the Charlotte, NC based bank announced Friday new charges for debit card users.
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Grand Strand community banks hope customers upset with Bank of America will go to them
by WPDENewsChannel15 113 views
Bank of America customers have been outraged since the Charlotte, NC based bank announced Friday new charges for debit card users.
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Trooper Crash and Fire
by WPDENewsChannel15 3,551 views
South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper's car crashed and caught fire after police say a suspect in a high speed chase rammed the patrolman's car in Horry County on Highway 501 on October 3rd, 2011
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Horry County police allegations investigated
by WPDENewsChannel15 226 views
Horry County Council discusses allegations made in an anonymous letter against the Horry County Police Department.
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World War II Veteran shares story, piece of history
by WPDENewsChannel15 949 views
With the Honor Flight right around the corner, NewsChannel 15 profiled Joe Griffith, a World War II veteran that had a big role in protecting Joe Roesenthal, the famous photographer
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Port of Georgetown Task Force investigation, private operator may be hired
by WPDENewsChannel15 32 views
A task force looking for funds to pay for dredging the Port of Georgetown will investigate what it would take to allow a private company to operate the port, instead of the South Carolina State Ports Authority, which owns and operates the facility.
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Virtual dogfighting smartphone game creating controversy
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,107 views
Violence is not uncommon in video games, TV shows, movies, or smartphone games these days, but one application is causing quite a bit of controversy amongst animal rights activists.
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Honor Flight Fundraiser
by WPDENewsChannel15 30 views
Newschannel 15 was at the Honor Flight Fundraiser Thursday helping the Grand Strand Honor Flight chapter raise money to help World War II Veterans fly to see the WWII memorial in Washington DC.
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Woman competing in Myrtle Beach Triathalon holds state title
by WPDENewsChannel15 191 views
Sports tourism is growing on the Grand Strand and one woman who's competing in this weekends triathlon holds a state title.
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Myrtle Beach and Ireland collaborate for a direct flight
by WPDENewsChannel15 95 views
For County Meade, Ireland native Margaret Sobel of North Myrtle Beach, having access to a direct flight from the Grand Strand to Ireland would be almost as exciting as kissing the Blarney Stone.
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Lack of permit delays Highway 31 extension
by WPDENewsChannel15 107 views
The highway 31 or Carolina Bays Parkway runs into some delays after the approval of one permit might take longer than expected.
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Drug shortage could hurt Grand Strand clinics, patients
by WPDENewsChannel15 95 views
Patients, hospitals and clinics around the Grand Strand and Pee Dee are feeling the impact of drug shortages that will likely make 2011 a record-setting year for deficiencies of prescription medications, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA reports that about 180 drugs are in short supply this year.
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Horry County Council asks SLED to investigate Horry County PD
by WPDENewsChannel15 201 views
An anonymous letter led to Horry County Council to request the State Law Enforcement Division investigate the Horry County Police Department evidence room and its procedure.
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Carolina This Week 10.9.2011
by WPDENewsChannel15 52 views
Kris Southard with Honor Flight Myrtle Beach talks about the group's mission to provide trips for WWII veterans to see the memorial in their honor in Washington D.C.
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Myrtle Beach looks to join Occupy Wall Street Movement
by WPDENewsChannel15 406 views
South Carolina is becoming a part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Though there haven't been any protests in Myrtle Beach or Florence yet, organizers are making plans.
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Holiday hiring in the Grand Strand
by WPDENewsChannel15 70 views
NewsChannel 15 asks local and national stores if they will be hiring for the holiday season and why they believe it is important to the futures of their companies.
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ACLU objects to proposed SC congressional map
by WPDENewsChannel15 71 views
The American Civil Liberties Union Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of South Carolina are urging the U.S. Justice Department to strike down a proposed congressional redistricting map.
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Dashcam video of Hwy 501 high speed chase and trooper wreck
by WPDENewsChannel15 10,918 views
Police release dash cam video
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One person killed in Conway crash
by WPDENewsChannel15 688 views
Horry County Deputy Coroner Tony Hendrix says Rosalba Villegas, 51, of Myrtle Beach was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Foreclosure Crisis: Money from the Government available
by WPDENewsChannel15 93 views
With more than 30 percent of single family homes in foreclosure or pending short sale, the economic crisis cuts deep in the Myrtle Beach area housing market. That's not to mention the 37 percent of condos in the same situation.
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Test drive the new Chevy Volt with NewsChannel 15
by WPDENewsChannel15 47 views
The first Chevrolet Volt have arrived on the Grand Strand. Two of the vehicles are on display at the Myrtle Beach Chevrolet Cadillac dealership
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Cooper Theft: Reward offered for information
by WPDENewsChannel15 130 views
Police say thieves are risking their lives by stealing copper from electrical substations. NewsChannel 15 sat down with Marlboro County Sheriff to see what they are doing to prevent this from happening again.
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College Football: Liberty 63 Coastal Carolina 27
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,104 views
The Liberty Flames beat the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 63-27 in college football on Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Lynchburg, Virginia. For more highlights on this game be sure to watch The David Bennett Show Sunday at noon on October 16. Or go to the WPDE NewsChannel 15 website: http://www.carolinalive.com/sports/
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Georgetown Port Task Force prepares for a solution
by WPDENewsChannel15 79 views
A task force will meet for a thrid time to discuss dredging the Georgetown Port. The group will meet with the Army Corps of Engineers and The South Carolina State Ports Authority Monday at 10:00 a.m. At the Waccamaw Council of Government building located at 1230 Highmarket Street in Georgetown. The public is invited to attend. Some say it's time for less talk, and more action. NewsChannel 15's Lindsey Theis reports.
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Georgetown port task force hears cost estimate for dredging
by WPDENewsChannel15 35 views
The committee that's working on a plan to dredge the port of Georgetown now knows how much the project would cost and how long it would take to complete. The challenge for the task force now is to come up with the money to do it.
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Carolina This Week 10.16.2011 Curtis Loftis
by WPDENewsChannel15 66 views
SC State Treasurer Curtis Loftis talks about transparency in government and the Palmetto Payback program.
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Voters not happy, hosts a rally
by WPDENewsChannel15 39 views
More than 30 people attended a local voter rally in Conway Monday, October 17th. Dissatisfaction with government and need to vote were key messages at voter rally. NewsChannel 15's Lindsey Theis reports.
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Governor Haley visits Florence Town Hall
by WPDENewsChannel15 25 views
Governor Nikki Haley wrapped up a town hall tour in Florence Tuesday night. Haley spoke to more than 60 people at the Francis Marion University performing arts center. She started the tour two weeks to unveil grades she issued for legislators on how they've handled her legislative priorities.
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Violence in schools, students speak out
by WPDENewsChannel15 540 views
Students at Moore Intermediate School in Florence pledged to stay away from guns. The school held a special program to help students understand gun violence. Several law enforcement officers, including officers with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) told students thousands of kids in this country die every year because of gun violence.
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SC CARES Animals
by WPDENewsChannel15 184 views
Could an animal escape of Ohio scale happen in Myrtle Beach? NewsChannel 15's Lindsey Theis reports.
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by WPDENewsChannel15 306 views
5-year-old child left on school bus in Lake City had to start walking home
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Vietnam War Veterans remember the best and worst of times
by WPDENewsChannel15 502 views
Three Vietnam Veterans recollect about their time during the war and how it made them who they are today.
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by WPDENewsChannel15 209 views
More than 50 of Myrtle Beach area residents joined the first Myrtle Beach Occupy Wall Street movement Saturday.
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Georgetown Church on fire
by WPDENewsChannel15 277 views
Neighbors near St. Stephen AME Church off Winyah Road say they called 911 after it caught fire around 6:30 Sunday morning. By noon, crews were still on the scene putting out hot spots. No one was hurt in the blaze.
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Stem Cell procedure curing pets of pain
by WPDENewsChannel15 696 views
A procedure using adult stem cells takes just hours to complete cures animals of painful arthritis for years.
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Military dad on leave surprises kids at school
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,101 views
Petty Officer First Class Stewart Little, Jr. gave his kids the surprise of their lives Monday, when he showed up at their school unannounced.
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Gopaldas preliminary hearing: double murder case
by WPDENewsChannel15 613 views
Florence County Magistrate Belinda Timmons ruled during a preliminary hearing Tuesday there is probable cause against Hiralkumar Gopaldas, accused in the murders of his wife and mother-in-law.
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Grand Strand realtors: Refinance program good, but will leave many out
by WPDENewsChannel15 77 views
President Barack Obama announced a new program to help struggling homeowners Monday, but there are questions about how much it will help homeowners on the Grand Strand and Pee Dee.
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Survey Shows Grand Strand Tourists prefer smoke free
by WPDENewsChannel15 40 views
More than a dozen members of the North Myrtle Beach community met Tuesday afternoon to share results of a smoke free survey.
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Veterans arrive in Washington DC
by WPDENewsChannel15 65 views
World War II Veterans arrive in Washington DC after taking a ride of their honor flight
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World War II Veterans in DC
by WPDENewsChannel15 62 views
Veterans in Washington DC from the Grand Strand
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Grand Strand splurges for Halloween
by WPDENewsChannel15 119 views
NewsChannel 15 gets an inside look into the booming Halloween business on the Grand Strand
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The Grand Strand's reaction, new student loan proposal
by WPDENewsChannel15 121 views
NewsChannel 15 went out into the Grand Strand to see how people feel about the new student loan proposals for improvement
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Honor Flight veterans come home
by WPDENewsChannel15 480 views
Honor flight Myrtle Beach lands back at home to a warm welcome.
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TRAIN VS. CAR
by WPDENewsChannel15 7,100 views
Highway Patrol and South Carolina Central Railroad conducted a mock train vs. car wreck to bring awareness about railroad crossing dangers and to allow investigators to witness the dynamic of this type of crash.
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Man walking his tortoise draws a crowd in Little River
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,158 views
On any given afternoon, Gallagher, who lives in Calabash, NC, can be seen walking his African land tortoises, also known as sulcata or spurred tortoises, on an empty lot next to Highway 17 in Little River.
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Myrtle Beach's GOP Debate will mark 17th within a year
by WPDENewsChannel15 119 views
The road to become the next Republican presidential nominee now runs through Myrtle Beach.
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What would you do? Life on Wheels
by WPDENewsChannel15 918 views
In our latest in a series of stories called "What Would You Do?" we ask, "What would you do if you suddenly lost the use of your legs?"
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Coast Guard honors boy who saved dad's life
by WPDENewsChannel15 429 views
The U.S. Coast Guard gave a special commendation to a boy who helped save his father's life. His father's arm was severed on board a shrimp boat in June.
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School tells student to remove Confederate Flag from Truck
by WPDENewsChannel15 23,867 views
A Carolina Forest resource officer told a student to remove a Confederate Flag from his truck.
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C Versie Street House Fire
by WPDENewsChannel15 394 views
Thefire started around 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 30th at a home on C Versie Street in Horry County. One person inside the home made it out safely.
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Halloween candy packs a punch in calories.
by WPDENewsChannel15 94 views
A report says the average bag of Halloween treats contains between 3500 and 7000 calories.
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Carolina This Week 10-30-2011 Newt Gingrich
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,713 views
Part of a longer interview with former House Speaker and current GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.
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Legend says ghost of former SC First Lady wanders Georgetown County
by WPDENewsChannel15 386 views
Ghostly legends abound in Georgetown County, but of all the tales of lost lives and tragic endings, perhaps no ghost story is sadder than that of Theodosia Burr Alston.
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Deck the home for Halloween
by WPDENewsChannel15 129 views
Remember when the only time of year you saw decorations outside people's homes was Christmas?
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Sandy Island Residents fed up
by WPDENewsChannel15 324 views
The small commununity of Sandy Island says some of their services that they pay taxes for haven't been provided in a long time.
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New body scanning technology comes to MYR
by WPDENewsChannel15 181 views
The airport unveiled new body scanning machines Tuesday that are designed to eliminate one of passengers' biggest objections to the earlier scanners.
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Man says infant daughter died during bureaucratic nightmare
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,028 views
A North Myrtle Beach man says his child died needlessly from government red tape. Clay Riggsbee says his Vietnamese fiance was denied a visa to come to the U.S. and while she was waiting, their baby died for lack of medical care.
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County hopes new industrial park will diversify job market
by WPDENewsChannel15 85 views
The acronym ITAP stands for International Technology and Aerospace Park, but for Horry County officials, the industrial park represents a diversified job market.
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Pet owners worry coyotes killed neighborhood cats
by WPDENewsChannel15 470 views
Cats disappear... pet owners blame coyotes.
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60 ballots challenged in Atlantic Beach election
by WPDENewsChannel15 156 views
The town of Atlantic Beach has a newly certified mayor-elect, but supporters of one of the losing candidates are vowing not to give up.
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Pee Dee teacher arrested on sex charges
by WPDENewsChannel15 300 views
Carole Ann Hope, 36, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday with criminal sexual conduct second degree with a minor and lewd act on a minor.
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The Balancing Act...Feeding a family healthy on a food stamp budget
by WPDENewsChannel15 957 views
A chef and a mother take this challenge of getting only $68.88 for a week to feed a family of four and try to meet federal health guidelines.
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Pee Dee teacher arrested on sex charges
by WPDENewsChannel15 409 views
Carole Ann Hope, 36, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday with criminal sexual conduct second degree with a minor and lewd act on a minor.
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Pee Dee teacher facing sex charges out on bond
by WPDENewsChannel15 445 views
A Pee Dee teacher facing sex charges in Darlington and Horry counties is out on bond.
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SC election official questions Atlantic Beach election hearing
by WPDENewsChannel15 202 views
The Atlantic Beach Municipal Election Commission may have pushed the limits of state election law in its vote certification hearing Thursday, according to a training official with the SC Election Commission
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Horry County lawmakers discuss texting and driving ban
by WPDENewsChannel15 43 views
A texting and driving ban bill died during the 2011 South Carolina legislative session, but according to lawmakers on both sides of the argument, a ban on texting and driving in our state is not as far away as you may think.
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Residents of Barefoot Resort are warned, Bears seen in the community
by WPDENewsChannel15 358 views
While Barefoot Resort residents are used to hearing about bear sightings, the city's Department of Public Safety was concerned enough about bears to send out an alert Sunday night and the homeowners association is advising people to take precautions.
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Walkability: Myrtle Beach works on its fitness
by WPDENewsChannel15 60 views
With high gas prices, people are looking for alternative ways to get around. Walking can cut down your gas bill, but is it feasible?
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Number of Americans living in poverty higher than ever
by WPDENewsChannel15 77 views
49.1 million people, or 16 percent of the U.S. population, live in poverty.
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New Beginnings
by WPDENewsChannel15 21 views
Myrtle Beach High students raise awareness about eating disorders
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Voting decisions and candidate mistakes
by WPDENewsChannel15 20 views
Skeletons in the closet. It's a phrase we often hear when talking about political candidates and their past experiences. Newschannel 15 takes to the community to ask what they think
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Shakeup on Conway city council after election
by WPDENewsChannel15 105 views
Only one incumbent was re-elected outright in Tuesday's election. One incumbent has lost her seat, and the other is in a runoff in two weeks to try to keep his.
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Boat ticked for having too much fish, fisherman's reaction
by WPDENewsChannel15 275 views
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has charged the crew of a commercial fishing boat docked in Georgetown with catching more than their limit of fish.
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Georgetown Sinkhole causes structural issues
by WPDENewsChannel15 305 views
A sinkhole in a Georgetown parking lot appears to be having a structural impact on buildings around it. The sinkhole was discovered more than a week ago.
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Penn State sexual abuse scandal puts Joe Paterno amid debate.
by WPDENewsChannel15 407 views
Allegations against Penn State Assistant football coach, Jerry Sandusky, put head coach, Joe Paterno amid debate.
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Secret shoppers grade downtown MB businesses
by WPDENewsChannel15 44 views
A secret shopper is someone who goes into a business posing as a regular customer, but the employees don't know they are under review.
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Republicans ranging in age tune into GOP debate
by WPDENewsChannel15 92 views
GOP Candidates debate Wednesday night
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Local tree growers speak out about tree tax
by WPDENewsChannel15 363 views
It's almost time to start shopping for your Christmas tree. Local tree growers hope more people this year will buy a real tree, instead of one that's artificial.
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Honor Flight: Through a Veteran's Eyes
by WPDENewsChannel15 310 views
November 11th we honor our veterans, but for more than 80 Grand Strand and Pee Dee vets, the honor came early - in a trip to Washington D.C. to see the World War II Memorial.
In the video, we show you Honor Flight through the eyes of one of those veterans, Ray Davis of Hartsville.
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Player with down syndrome talks about the play of a lifetime
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,669 views
Hilton Head football player, Chip Mullen talks about his play of a lifetime.
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Francis Marion University faces hazing allegations
by WPDENewsChannel15 3,505 views
The Florence County Sheriff's Office is investigating an allegation of hazing involving a fraternity at Francis Marion University.
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Number of Debates Rising... but who is watching?
by WPDENewsChannel15 53 views
CCU Professor weighs in on number of debates
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Veteran explains what Veterans Day means to him
by WPDENewsChannel15 199 views
At a Veterans Day ceremony at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, we asked a former Army Chaplin what Veterans Day meant to him.
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Veteran plays 11 rounds on 11-11-11 in under 11 hours
by WPDENewsChannel15 218 views
Veterans is able to play 11 rounds of golf on 11-11-11.
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Iraq War leaves North Myrtle Beach woman raising grandchild
by WPDENewsChannel15 178 views
On Veterans Day we honor the sacrifices of our military men and women. But it's often the families left behind by the troops overseas who feel the biggest void during the holiday. One grandmother talks about raising her grandson while both of his parents are in Iraq.
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Blue Star Mothers box care packages for holidays
by WPDENewsChannel15 81 views
More than 40 members of the community, many of them from Blue Star Mothers of Coastal Carolina, came together Sunday to pack 143 care packages to send to troops who won't be able to make it home for Christmas.
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Horry County Fire and Rescue competes in combat challenge
by WPDENewsChannel15 408 views
If you want to get in good shape, you can run sprints, lift weights or climb stairs. Or, you can be a firefighter and do all three of those within two minutes time. The Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge is being held in Myrtle Beach this week.
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Too Many Catch Limits?
by WPDENewsChannel15 349 views
Newly proposed catch limits on Black Sea Bass have fishermen seeing red.
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Tommy Clack is back: shady contractor scams again
by WPDENewsChannel15 1,899 views
A paving contractor with a history of ripping people off is back in business in South Carolina.
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SC law requires certain individuals to report child abuse
by WPDENewsChannel15 75 views
Newschannel 15 gets an inside look at who reports child abuse and the law mandated by the state of south carolina to report any alleged child abuse.
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Boeing sponsors business summit in Florence
by WPDENewsChannel15 44 views
More than 200 educators, politicians, ministers, parents, business and community leaders gathered at Florence Darlington Technical College for a business summit sponsored by Boeing on Tuesday. The summit focused on early childhood education.
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Weaver out as Horry County administrator
by WPDENewsChannel15 16 views
In a decision that was not entirely unexpected, Horry County is going to be looking for a new administrator.
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Weaver out as Horry County administrator
by WPDENewsChannel15 77 views
In a decision that was not entirely unexpected, Horry County is going to be looking for a new administrator.
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TSA Myrtle Beach conducts explosives demonstration
by WPDENewsChannel15 277 views
To better understand the destruction explosives can cause, the TSA conducted a safety demonstration at Myrtle Beach International Airport Wednesday morning. It included the live detonation of explosives like C4 and dynamite, hidden inside common baggage, like a briefcase.
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Airline fees: reading the fine print
by WPDENewsChannel15 30 views
The holidays may be called the most wonderful time of the year, but they're not always the most wonderful time to fly. NewsChannel 15 digs deeper into these "too good to be true" airline fees.
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2011 Scrooges and Angels list released
by WPDENewsChannel15 42 views
Each year, the South Carolina Secretary of State's Office releases a list of organizations that either earn the title "Scrooge" or "Angel" depending on the percentage of expenditures that actually go to program activities.
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Mande Wilkes, Carolina This Week, 11.13.2011
by WPDENewsChannel15 407 views
Mande Wilkes, local author and TV show host, talks about her run as a Republican for the new 7th Congressional District seat in South Carolina.
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Retirement Lost: Both Sides of Bahama Island
by WPDENewsChannel15 158 views
Dozens of people lost millions of dollars in a failed North Myrtle Beach condo project called Bahama Island.
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NMB police shut down traffic to investigate rolling meth lab
by WPDENewsChannel15 237 views
North Myrtle Beach police arrested a man in connection with a rolling methamphetamine lab found in a truck Wednesday.
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Horry County sues casino boat for not paying passenger fees
by WPDENewsChannel15 116 views
Horry County is suing the operator of a casino boat based in Little River for breach of contract.
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Occupy Wall Street movement moves into Myrle Beach
by WPDENewsChannel15 176 views
Occupy Myrtle Beach: "We are the 99%"
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Partial Building Collapse in Georgetown
by WPDENewsChannel15 396 views
A sinkhole may have collapsed part of a Georgetown business on North Fraser Street.
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Partial building collapse re-routes Georgetown traffic, sinkhole to blame
by WPDENewsChannel15 2,264 views
A sinkhole in a Georgetown may be to blame for collapsing the front portion of the Parrish Place building on North Fraser Street, also known as Highway 17, about 11 p.m. Thursday.
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Food Giveaway shows near poor numbers on the rise
by WPDENewsChannel15 87 views
The Church of the Resurrection in Surfside Beach off Highway 17 holds a free food distribution once a month. On past Saturdays, organizers say they have been averaging 115 families who are in need of their services. This weekend, they counted 185 families. They also normally feed 350 people and today they fed 500.
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Survival story of former photographer Jimmy Moore
by WPDENewsChannel15 286 views
We have an extraordinary story to share about our former Chief Photographer Jimmy Moore and his new bride, our former producer Jaimie Moore. Story courtesy of WSPA and reporter Chris Cato.
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WPDE, WBTW join forces for Jimmy Moore Shootout
by WPDENewsChannel15 57 views
We have an extraordinary story to share about our former Chief Photographer Jimmy Moore and his new bride, our former producer Jaimie Moore.
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Buildings remain closed in Georgetown because of sinkhole
by WPDENewsChannel15 235 views
The sinkhole problems continue in Georgetown. More than three days after the collapse of the Parrish Place retail building, more structural problems are showing up in other buildings nearby.
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Technology helps solve about 80 cold cases in Darlington County
by WPDENewsChannel15 103 views
Garry Billiot is a certified fingerprint examiner with the Darlington County Sheriff's Office.
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Georgetown DOT meeting about sinkhole
by WPDENewsChannel15 245 views
State Department of Transportation Commissioners, Georgetown city council memebers and state senators were among about 40 people who met Monday afternoon in Georgetown to discuss the problems caused by a sinkhole in the downtown area near Highway 17. A building collapsed into that sinkhole Thursday night.
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Are you addicted to sugar?
by WPDENewsChannel15 64 views
It's the age of addiction. From methamphetamine to oxycodone, we hear about drug addiction everywhere.
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Huge power poles upset Murrells Inlet residents
by WPDENewsChannel15 174 views
How would you feel if a huge utility pole suddenly showed up in your back yard? That's what happened recently to some Murrells Inlet residents.
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Darlington retailers ask you to shop local on Black Friday
by WPDENewsChannel15 21 views
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Darlington.
