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Horry Co. Administrator: Property tax increase possible

By Joel AllenFriday, November 21, 2008 at 4:50 PM

Thursday, Horry County's administrator told county council leaders he may have to ask for a property tax increase. Other county officials say the budget won't be passed until next June, and anything can happen before then.

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Shellfish beds reopen

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 6:19 PM

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Suspected campus shooter at Savannah State caught

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 5:34 PM

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Obama stops by for sandwiches

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 5:27 PM

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Obamas chose private Sidwell Friends School

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 5:24 PM

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Stocks jump on report of Geithner nomination

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 5:18 PM

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SC's Bob Jones U. apologizes for racist policies

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 5:13 PM

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Bob Jones University is apologizing for racist policies that included a one-time ban on interracial dating and its unwillingness to admit black students into the 1970s.

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SCDOT: Construction contract spending down

By Johnny GreenFriday, November 21, 2008 at 5:11 PM

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Man charged with sexual assault

By Amanda KinsethFriday, November 21, 2008 at 5:10 PM

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Schaefller reports layoffs in Chesterfield County

By Tonya BrownFriday, November 21, 2008 at 5:07 PM

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Air patrols, sharpshooters, cameras to watch inaugural crowd

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 5:07 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) - The crowd is expected to be huge, so security will be robust for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

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NMB makes cuts in all departments

By Joel AllenFriday, November 21, 2008 at 5:06 PM

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SC jobless rate hits a high

By Johnny GreenFriday, November 21, 2008 at 5:05 PM

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Unemployment... from the unemployment office side

By Tonya BrownFriday, November 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM

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Search continues for missing boater

By Tonya BrownFriday, November 21, 2008 at 4:47 PM

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Smithsonian Renovation

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 4:45 PM

Renovated American history museum reopens

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5 Rivers suspects head to court in December

By Amanda KinsethFriday, November 21, 2008 at 4:43 PM

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Clinton says discussions with Obama 'on track'

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 4:29 PM

Sen. Hillary Clinton, in line to become Secretary of State, said through a spokesman that discussions were "very much on track" for her appointment but no final arrangement had been made.

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Santee Cooper: Wind could save you money

By Amanda KinsethFriday, November 21, 2008 at 4:25 PM

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Student shot at Savannah State University

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 3:13 PM

A SWAT team surrounded a dormitory and the campus shut down Friday after a student was shot and wounded.

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Early absentee voting pushed Obama to win in Fla.

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 12:29 PM

More Floridians voted for John McCain than Barack Obama on Election Day, but the Democrat sealed his victory in the state by winning more early and absentee votes.

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Oil tanker company wants protection from Somali pirates

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:56 AM

One of the world's largest oil tanker companies is calling for a multinational military force to protect ships against pirates off the Somali coast.

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Palin pardons turkey while others slaughtered on camera

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:50 AM

Gov. Sarah Palin has granted the traditional Thanksgiving pardon to one lucky turkey, but the video that shocked some viewers captured what was happening in the background.

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Highway Patrol: Surveillance picture shows hit & run SUV

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 11:03 AM

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GM to extend holiday shutdown, may cut production

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10:41 AM

General Motors Corp. will extend its holiday shutdown or make other production cuts at up to 10 factories as it deals with a continued U.S. auto sales slump and fights to stay solvent.

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