
A little story about the little known Canine Courtyard dog park in Florence

There has been a lot of attention swirling around Mr. Holmes and the recent ESPN article. When I had the opportunity to photography Mr. Holmes tonight I wanted to get a “coming out of the darkness” photo in addition to what we needed for the daily paper. Here is my favorite; sometimes you get what you want. I reserve my opinion about the ESPN story, however I do wish Mr. Holmes all the best. I hope he has the opportunity to once again rise above his current circumstances.





MORNING NEWS/ REBECCA J. DUCKER
In front of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center members of Republicans for Environmental Protection, Conservation Voters of S.C., and the Back Porch Energy Initiative gathered to encourage Republican Candidates to make climate change a priority in the Republican party.







MORNING NEWS/ REBECCA J. DUCKER
Roaming the streets outside of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center is a feast for the eyes. Supporters representing each of the six republican candidates converged across the street, chanting slogans, carrying signs and speaking out for their causes.

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Five month old Catey McCollum chew’s her mother Sarah’s
sign at a Global Warming awarness rally held in front of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center before the Republican Presidential Debate.

STAFF/REBECCA J. DUCKER
Sara Tansey, and Mary Rafferty line up across the street as part of a Global Warming awarness demonstration prior to the start of the Republican Debate in Myrtle Beach. During the event, the girls made phone calls to the Republican candidates offices to encourage global warming awarness.


Brian Frank, a Ron Paul supporter from Gaffney, S.C., wears a decorated shirt covered in buttons to pass out to any one interested in learning about Ron Paul.
Members of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce prepare for a media and security lunch served before the Republican Debate.

Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Brad Dean greets visitors on the street in front of the Convention Center.

Ray and Faye Carter of Surfside Beach enjoy a picnic lunch in front of the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.



Finishing touches being placed on the giant sand sculpture featuring the Republican Candidates across the street from the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.