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Dear Reader | On anonymous sources and why we don't use them - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Some prefer “unnamed source,” others are “a source who would speak only on condition of anonymity,” or my personal favorite, “a source close to the ______.” (Fill in the blank with the name of the person you really wanted to hear from in the first ...
Scandal's pain extends deep into 'Penn State country' - Myrtle Beach Sun News
"Everybody's passing the buck," said a woman who was knitting with a group of friends inside a Lock Haven coffee shop but declined to give her name. She said it was time to move past the scandal and make sure it doesn't happen again. ...
Mexico's Monterrey, famed for industrial might, slipping into gangsters' grip - Myrtle Beach Sun News
Year-on-year business fell 18 percent in August, he said, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. Another businessman, who fled Monterrey with his wife and children to the Houston area, recounted how he'd opened an upscale bar with his ...
A new era for armed forces - Myrtle Beach Sun News
The captain, who asked that his name not be used because the policy is in effect until Sept. 20, said he will no longer need to censor himself when he talks about weekend plans or is asked whether he and his “wife” would like to come over for dinner. ...
Loris woman claims top lottery game prize - Myrtle Beach Sun News
The woman, who declined to be identified, told lottery officials she went through an array of emotions after learning she won the top prize in the $5 Money Multiplier game, according to the release. The woman said she almost crashed her vehicle into ...
Sudan's government crushed protests by embracing Internet - Myrtle Beach Sun News
He asked not to be identified for security reasons. The crackdown was so thorough that it's taken weeks for the movement to regroup, and it's still struggling to get back on its feet. The protests March 21, which Ahmad had scurried back to Khartoum for ...
Conway woman claims $200000 lottery winnings - Myrtle Beach Sun News
The woman, who declined to be identified, had the winning ticket for Thursday's drawing of the Palmetto Cash 5, said Holli Armstrong, a lottery spokeswoman. The ticket matched five numbers drawn and she purchased power-up for an additional $1, ...
Little River man claims $1 million Powerball winnings - Myrtle Beach Sun News
The man, who declined to be identified, told lottery officials he planned to retire from his job and “take life easier,” said Holli Armstrong with the ...
Fugitive arrested after wife fatally shot - Myrtle Beach Sun News
He then turned the gun on witnesses and told them they better get inside, according to the employee, who asked not to be identified. ...
U.S. contractor accused of fraud still winning big Afghan projects - Myrtle Beach Sun News
McClatchy was able to piece together more details about the case by reviewing government documents and speaking to officials who insisted on anonymity ...
Could a staffed fire station near Conway have saved life? - Myrtle Beach Sun News
A family member, who asked not to be identified, said Cannon was stricken with cancer, but made her way to the door daily to feed the two outside dogs and ...
Harm in Agent Orange not measured - Myrtle Beach Sun News
When I do, it brings to mind a quote I saw from a general who refused to be named saying, "We sprayed all those defoliants to try and save as many soldiers' ...
University official: Ross is choice for UNC chief - Myrtle Beach Sun News
The official requested anonymity to avoid pre-empting the announcement of a formal vote by the full board Thursday. Ross is a former Superior Court judge ...
White House downplays leaks in Gulf; cap stays on - Myrtle Beach Sun News
While marine spatial planning could ultimately affect offshore drilling, administration officials said any changes would be in line with the findings of a ...
Immigrant influx slows as dream fades - Myrtle Beach Sun News
"They suspected," said Maria, who asked not to be identified further for fear of detection. "They wanted to know the color of my school flag in Puerto Rico. ...
Teams tackle meth labs - Myrtle Beach Sun News
He and other deputies asked not to be identified for this story because of the dangerous nature of their work. Meth is considered a cheap and easy drug to ...