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September 25, 2008
NAACP conducts Conway community forum
The “Last Voice Round-Up” started with a representative from Conway National Bank telling people what they needed to do if they found themselves in financial trouble, but it quickly turned into a debate and sometimes a shouting match over the city’s 15 ordinances designed to curtail the may bike rallies.
Health insurance is going up
American health insurance premiums rose 5-percent on average this year
Temptation may be a good thing when dieting
Temptation for dieters may be a good thing.
Building muscle mass early is key to better health
Baby boomers should build some muscle before it’s too late.
Hard Rock pass holders may have to wait
Hard Rock Park officials would not release specific numbers for just how many customers purchased $150 season passes for the bankrupt park’s first season, but now that the company is under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, those customers could have to wait until 2009 to get any money back.
Myrtle Beach police look for kidnapping, assault suspect
Myrtle Beach Police investigators say they are looking for 44-year-old Floyd Edward Caulder, a man they say held a woman against her will for more than 10 hours inside a motel room, where he severely beat and sexually assaulted her.
Three Conway business cited for selling alcohol to minors
During a sweep of businesses across the city, police find three businesses offered to sell alcohol to an undercover underage buyer
September 24, 2008
First full day of approved Myrtle Beach ordinances
Wednesday was the first full day for a series of new ordinances in Myrtle Beach. City council passed the ordinances at Tuesday afternoon’s council meeting, primarily to try to stop the May bike rallies.
Hard Rock Park files for bankruptcy
The end of a very bad first season for the much-anticipated Hard Rock Park came Wednesday, as the park closed for the rest of the season and its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Marion police increase patrols to reduce crime
The Marion Police Department is stepping up patrols in the wake of recent crimes and concern from city residents.
DTV myths
Myths surrounding the Digital Television Swith. We answer some of those here.
State sponsored committee takes look at Myrtle Beach airport
A state sponsored committee that is looking into the best way to manage the Myrtle Beach International Airport held its first meeting Wednesday afternoon in Conway.
SC senators split over economic bailout plan
Even though they’re from the same party, South Carolina’s two U.S. senators don’t agree on the $700 billion economic bailout plan being debated in Washington. Sen. Lindsey Graham says the bailout is a bad choice, but not passing it would be catastrophic to our economy. Sen. Jim DeMint says passing the bailout will worsen our debt and weaken the dollar.
Reaves elected to Latta Town Council
James Reaves was elected to serve on Latta Town Council during a special election Tuesday.
Hormone therapy may not be best treatment for prostate cancer
Older men with early-stage prostate cancer may want to stay away from hormone therapy.
The connection between smoking and drinking
Young adults who smoke on a less-than-daily basis may have high-risk drinking habits.
New research show preemies face more challenges
Premature babies are apparently at greater risk of developing emotional and behavior problems.
Get ready for Taste of the Town 2008
“Tuesday’s TASTE ‘n Good”! Mark your calendars and save the date for Taste of the Town 2008.
Seaside Computer owner arrested, again
A computer store owner is arrested for the third time this year.
Myrtle Beach council makes final decision about rallies
Myrtle Beach City Council approved 15 ordinances designed to curtail the May bike rallies. The ordinances brought about some spirited discussion from both council members and some people who showed up to hear council’s final decision.
Atlantic Beach employees ‘sent home’
After some spirited discussion council did not approve the sale of the land. Interim town manager Charles Williams said the land had been sold last week and the money generated from that sale was going to be used to pay bills and keep the town running.
September 23, 2008
Unemployment insurance fund could run out soon
As South Carolina’s unemployment rate is at a 15-year high, the trust fund from which the state pays unemployment benefits is running dry. It had contained nearly $800 million in 2000 but is now down to about $115 million. The state’s unemployment rate in August was 7.6 percent, fifth-highest in the nation.
Police seek suspect in recent ‘snatch and grabs’ in Conway
Police are looking for person or persons responsible for two separate “snatch and grabs” that happened this month in Conway, according to a press release issued by Conway police.
Residents speak out on bike rally ordinances
Dozens of people crowded into a meeting room inside city hall to hear council members talk about proposed ordinances designed to curtail the May bike rallies in Myrtle Beach.
Florence City Councilman’s arrest spawns public comments
The latest arrest of Florence City Councilman Ed Robinson has prompted a lot of angry responses from the community. Many Florence residents are once again calling for Robinson’s resignation.
Researchers compare medical treatment to where you live
Where you live apparently makes a difference in the medical treatment you receive.
Headaches and overweight children
Heavy children may have more headaches.
New approach to breast cancer treatment
Shorter, more intense courses of radiation treatment may work just as well as more drawn-out therapy for breast cancer patients.
Grand Strand veterans gearing up for trip to Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of veterans will take busses to visit war memorials in our nation’s capital on Veteran’s Day weekend
Myrtle Beach police say man robbed at knifepoint
Officers look for two suspects wanted for taking a man’s wallet at knifepoint
