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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Authorities have recovered the body of a man who disappeared while swimming in Beaufort County on Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The number of fatalities on South Carolina roads this Memorial Day holiday weekend jumped significantly, in part because of an increase in motorcycle deaths.

Monday, May 27, 2013  As people enjoyed the sand and sun, WACH FOX stopped by to find out how many people know why we celebrate Memorial Day.

Friday, May 24, 2013 

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Low gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Former Tropical Storm Beryl has become a depression with winds dying down.

Monday, May 28, 2012  Columbia-Richland Fire Department provides saftey tips for the holiday weekend, and remind citizens to be safety minded when it comes to grilling, fireworks use and heat exhaustion.

Sunday, May 27, 2012  Tropical Storm Beryl is close to making landfall in the southeastern U.S. as coastal areas are already starting to feel the impact of heavy rains and strong winds.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Memorial Day weekend travel in South Carolina is expected to increase more than 3 percent this year in part because the state has the lowest-priced gas in the country.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Of the nine deaths, four were not wearing their seat belts according to the Highway Patrol.

Thursday, June 09, 2011  Occupancy fell slightly last week along South Carolina's Grand Strand, the heart of the state's $18.4 billion tourism industry.  But the Brittain Center for Resort Tourism at Coastal Carolina University reports Thursday while occupancy fellt, revenue for each available room was up more than 7 percent over the same week a year ago.

Friday, April 22, 2011  However, SkyWACH forecasters are predicting a much brighter, hotter holiday weekend.  Get the full forecast here.

Friday, September 03, 2010  South Carolina troopers are saturating the state's roadways this weekend to crack down on speeders and drunken drivers over the Labor Day holiday.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  AAA officials expect a nearly 8 percent increase in Labor Day travel this year.  Lower gas prices are helping that number.