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Romney looks to take N.H., then close it out in S.C.
01/10/2012

The circus is coming to town.

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More states say yes, communities no to medical marijuana
01/10/2012

More and more states are saying yes to medical marijuana. But local governments are increasingly using their laws to just say no, not in our backyard.

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Grand Strand restaurant landscape remains steady
01/10/2012

Last year, as in years before, some restaurants withstood the economy’s quake, while others closed after being shaken too much. Industry folks said restaurant life is tough on the Grand Strand, but life can be decent and good if owners and operators can hold steady when things get wobbly.

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Myrtle Beach gets a new peach: Peaches Corner update nearly complete
01/10/2012

The iconic Peaches Corner in Myrtle Beach is offering up an icon of its own along with its new facade: a large, spinning peach atop the building’s new signs.

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Public meetings for the Grand Strand
01/10/2012

•  Horry County Board of Education winter retreat

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DeCenzo talks about CCU football’s new leader
01/10/2012

Sitting in his office Monday morning, Coastal Carolina University President David DeCenzo talked publicly about the school’s new head football coach for the first time since introducing Joe Moglia at a Dec. 20 news conference.

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Atlantic Beach Mayor jailed, charged with DUI
01/10/2012

Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce Sturdivant claimed she was set up late Sunday when she was arrested on a driving under the influence charge after police officers in Conway said she failed a field sobriety test minutes after they saw her driving erratically on city streets.

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Surfside Beach settles wrongful termination lawsuits with former directors
01/10/2012

Surfside Beach has agreed to financial settlements in a pair of lawsuits filed by former employees who said they were wrongfully terminated from their positions with the town.

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Statewide Tea Party convention arrives in Myrtle Beach ahead of GOP presidential debate
01/10/2012

The South Carolina Tea Party Coalition is hosting its first-ever state Tea Party Convention in Myrtle Beach prior to the GOP presidential debate.

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Police | Pregnant woman jailed on assault charge
01/10/2012

A woman who said she was pregnant was arrested Sunday night after police said she assaulted a woman at a home in Myrtle Beach, according to a police report.

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Horry County school board retreat addresses overcrowding
01/10/2012

The Horry County Board of Education revisited the subject of school overcrowding at its winter retreat Monday and is moving forward with district-wide and site committees that will examine ways to solve the problem.

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Myrtle Beach Notebook | Demolition of Breakwater Inn has begun
01/10/2012

If you’re headed for North Ocean Boulevard this week, don’t try to go north near 14th Avenue North. Myrtle Beach Police officers have closed the northbound lane in the 14th-15th block because construction crews are tearing down the old Breakwater Inn.

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Teen Mom Shoots, Kills Intruder with 911 Dispatcher on the Phone
01/05/2012

Authorities don't plan to file charges against an Oklahoma woman who fatally shot a New Year's Eve intruder at her house while she had a 911 dispatcher on the phone, but the intruder's alleged accomplice has been charged in the death.

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Recruiting Report 1.4.12
01/05/2012

PK Nick St. Germain of Marietta, GA committed to USC Wednesday afternoon following an in home visit with Gamecock special teams coach John Butler. It was during that meeting St. Germain landed his offer from the Gamecocks and he quickly accepted. “It’s exciting,” St. Germain said shortly after committing. “I’m ready to get to work [...]

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3rd Quarter Recap: West Virginia extends its lead
01/05/2012

Here are the highlights from the third quarter of the Orange Bowl: West Virginia opened the second half with the ball. The Mountaineers picked right up where the left off in the first half, driving 73 yards on seven plays. The scored on six yard touchdown pass from Geno Smith to Stedman Bailey. That put [...]

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4th Quarter Recap: West Virginia wraps up rout
01/05/2012

Here are the fourth quarter highlights from the Orange Bowl: West Virginia failed to convert a third down play to start the fourth quarter and punted away to Clemson. The Tigers moved across the 50 into Mountaineers territory before Tajh Boyd tossed his second interception of the game. It was Boyd’s third turnover counting the [...]

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4th Quarter recap: West Virginia wraps up route
01/05/2012

Here are the fourth quarter highlights from the Orange Bowl: West Virginia failed to convert a third down play to start the fourth quarter and punted away to Clemson. The Tigers moved across the 50 into Mountaineers territory before Tajh Boyd tossed his second interception of the game. It was Boyd’s third turnover counting the [...]

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Familiar name on search list for USC linebackers job
01/05/2012

USC defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward is heading up the search for a new linebackers.  A source said Wednesday night Ward was interested in Arkansas linebacker coach Reggie Johnson.  But Johnson is expected to be named the defensive coordinator at UAB where the new head coach is former Arkansas offensive coordinator Garrick McGee.  The source said [...]

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Sole Survivor of Deadly Connecticut Home Invasion Engaged
01/05/2012

A doctor whose wife and two daughters were killed in a violent home invasion has become engaged to a woman who volunteered at events organized by the foundation set up to honor their memories.

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Teen Mom Shoots, Kills Intruder With 911 Dispatcher on the Phone
01/05/2012

Authorities don't plan to file charges against an Oklahoma woman who fatally shot a New Year's Eve intruder at her house while she had a 911 dispatcher on the phone, but the intruder's alleged accomplice has been charged in the death.

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Orange Crushed: West Virginia wallops Clemson 70-33 (AUDIO)
01/05/2012

  Clemson’s return to the bowl destination of its greatest glory turned into the site of its most embarrassing postseason loss. The Tigers went down to West Virginia by the eye popping score if 70-33 In Wednesday night’s Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. No team in bowl history, BCS or non, has ever allowed [...]

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Steele Press Conference Quotes
01/04/2012

Clemson defensive coordinator Kevin Steele held a press conference Monday to preview the Discover Orange Bowl. THE MODERATOR: Coach, a couple more days left to go before you all play in the Discover Orange Bowl. What’s left to do for your team in preparation? COACH STEELE: Well, same as a game week. You kind of [...]

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Andre Branch Unwired
01/04/2012

TheClemsonInsider.com goes one-on-one with Clemson senior All-American Andre Branch. Watch Branch discuss his final game as a Tiger, preparations for the Orange Bowl, the funniest thing he saw in Florida and much more on TCITV:

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Monday Practice Report
01/04/2012

The Tigers practiced for the final time Monday as they prepare for Wednesday night’s Discover Orange Bowl. “This is like a typical Thursday-type practice of game week for us, so we just tried to have the normal routine we’d have back at home, and I thought they were good. The hay’s in the barn and [...]

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One-on-one with Xavier Brewer
01/04/2012

Watch TheClemsonInsider.com go one-on-one with Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer on TCITV:

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