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A girl facing charges after the discovery of a stillborn fetus off S.C. 544 must stay in state custody another 10 days, a family court judge ruled Tuesday. Full Story »

The first policy for the new Myrtle Beach boardwalk is likely to involve sidewalk cafes, and it will likely be considered by the City Council right after the new year begins. Full Story »

In its final meeting of 2009, the Surfside Beach Town Council got a five-year road map for planned pavement and sidewalk projects. Full Story »

The search for a full-time Horry County administrator ground to a halt Tuesday night after County Council deadlocked on whether to approve a request for more money to cover an executive search firm's expenses. Full Story »

North Myrtle Beach lawyer Chad Hatley wants a former business partner to pay him $1 million for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Hatley's conduct during a failed land deal, according to court documents filed last week at the Horry County courthouse. Full Story »

A criminal investigation is under way into the actions of two Horry County police officers who were suspended without pay this week after GPS readings from their patrol cars indicated they did not work shifts for which they received special-assignment pay, Horry County officials said Tuesday. Full Story »

Ocean Isle Beach commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday asking that federal flood insurance cover homes damaged by gradual coastal erosion, a move that at least one board member believes has no chance of happening. Full Story »

An Horry County prosecutor testified Tuesday morning that he was shocked when an Andrews man attacked him after the reading of a verdict in a 2006 trial held in Georgetown County. Full Story »

Above: Odette Sweeny (left) and other "Needle Nuts" are honored by Gay Cooke, director of volunteers for the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center (right). Full Story »

After 20 years as a prosecutor, Fran Humphries is retiring as deputy solicitor for the 15th Judicial Circuit at the end of the year to go into private practice. Full Story »

A 16-year-old girl will remain in state custody for another 10 days after she was charged Monday in Full Story »

A criminal investigation has begun into the actions of two Horry County police officers, who were su Full Story »

The private Reserve Golf Club in Pawleys Island has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a move its Board of Managers hopes will facilitate the sale of the club to McConnell Golf. Full Story »

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A mother's calls on Sunday and Monday about her unruly daughter led police to discover a fetus that had been buried and to charge the girl related to the death. Full Story »

A 37-year-old Myrtle Beach woman charged in a fatal crash that happened last week was released from jail on bail Monday morning, according to jail records. Full Story »

As oyster roast season kicks into high gear in the Lowcountry, oyster eaters are being urged to avoid consuming oysters harvested from San Antonio Bay in the Gulf of Texas because of reports of illnesses. Full Story »

The Horry County School Board on Monday approved a $88 million, two-tier capital improvement plan that includes construction of a third Carolina Forest area elementary school. Full Story »

A St. James Middle School teacher charged with having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old female student has resigned from his teaching position, said Teal Britton, spokeswoman for Horry County Schools. Full Story »

Bidders raised their paddles at one of the largest delinquent tax sales ever in Horry County on Monday, but many were not in it for the property itself. Full Story »

Myrtle Beach will host two national track and field youth championships in 2011, which officials say will draw thousands of tourists and millions of dollars for the city of Myrtle Beach, adding to the area's growing roster of sports tourism events. Full Story »

A.E. Jackson Jr. is a name almost synonymous with Myrtle Beach. Full Story »

A Ridgeville homeowner foiled an attempt to break into his home Sunday morning by firing several rounds of birdshot at one of the intruders. Full Story »

Two lawsuits against Myrtle Beach over the helmet law could be heard by the state's high court in the new year. Full Story »