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Bob Bestler has penned a satirical look on life and news for The Sun News for years.

‘Twenty-one’ minutes of fame: Man’s death brings back memories of TV triumph, scandal

Bob Bestler

‘Twenty-one’ minutes of fame: Man’s death brings back memories of TV triumph, scandal

April 19, 2019 02:36 PM

How one quirky mayor made my arrival to newspapers an extremely unique experience

Bob Bestler

How one quirky mayor made my arrival to newspapers an extremely unique experience

April 05, 2019 03:12 PM

Hello? Robocall scams are so annoying they might just get Congress to cooperate for once

Bob Bestler

Hello? Robocall scams are so annoying they might just get Congress to cooperate for once

March 29, 2019 02:34 PM

Why an increasing amount of people are being deprived of the ‘heartbeat of a town’

Bob Bestler

Why an increasing amount of people are being deprived of the ‘heartbeat of a town’

March 15, 2019 04:06 PM

Walking a dog seems simple enough, right? Though, for some it can be very dangerous

Bob Bestler

Walking a dog seems simple enough, right? Though, for some it can be very dangerous

March 09, 2019 01:57 PM

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‘Best Picture’ at Oscars brings back memory in which Jim Crow reared its ugly head

March 01, 2019 04:02 PM

Some tips to help keep 2020 presidential candidates from looking dumb in SC visits

Bob Bestler

Some tips to help keep 2020 presidential candidates from looking dumb in SC visits

February 22, 2019 02:37 PM

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One person injured in stabbing at Myrtle Beach motel

April 22, 2019 03:46 PM

Myrtle Beach Food Truck Festival has something for everyone: Here’s what you need to know

April 22, 2019 04:37 PM

Myrtle Beach’s budget woes, ‘desire’ for money prompt tax dispute, Horry County says

April 22, 2019 07:45 PM

Mugshots, April 22

April 22, 2019 07:23 AM

She had a flat tire in rural SC. Then an NFL player pulled over to help, video shows

April 23, 2019 08:19 AM

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It’s OK to be a little nuts: Why I want to be reincarnated as this bushy-tailed critter

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It’s OK to be a little nuts: Why I want to be reincarnated as this bushy-tailed critter

February 15, 2019 02:35 PM

Why the controversial Patty Hearst will be a perfect fit for the City of Charleston

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Why the controversial Patty Hearst will be a perfect fit for the City of Charleston

February 08, 2019 02:35 PM

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Colder than Antarctica? I can’t say I miss the cold weather of the ice cube-shaped state

February 01, 2019 03:15 PM

The potential closing of ‘The friendly course’ brings back some fond golfing memories

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The potential closing of ‘The friendly course’ brings back some fond golfing memories

January 25, 2019 06:01 PM

Kudos to these South Carolina politicians for joining the fight against offshore drilling

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Kudos to these South Carolina politicians for joining the fight against offshore drilling

January 11, 2019 08:04 PM

I never voted for Mark Sanford. Yet, as he leaves, I say we need more like him in office

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I never voted for Mark Sanford. Yet, as he leaves, I say we need more like him in office

January 04, 2019 04:35 PM

Why pet insurance is a costly extravagance that’s not a necessity

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Why pet insurance is a costly extravagance that’s not a necessity

December 14, 2018 04:12 PM

Before there was eBay and Amazon, there was the Sears catalog

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Before there was eBay and Amazon, there was the Sears catalog

December 07, 2018 10:50 AM

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Why ‘The Match’ was a win-win despite Tiger, Phil being past their prime

November 30, 2018 04:03 PM

Oh, deer. ‘Tis the time of the year to be on the lookout for these beautiful animals

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Oh, deer. ‘Tis the time of the year to be on the lookout for these beautiful animals

November 23, 2018 02:47 PM

Why this Marine and other servicemen will especially celebrate this Veterans Day

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Why this Marine and other servicemen will especially celebrate this Veterans Day

November 09, 2018 03:36 PM

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On one day you have as much say as Trump, Obama. Why you shouldn’t let it go to waste

November 02, 2018 03:29 PM

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