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September 23, 2008
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
Atlantic Beach City Council to meet in special session
Several topics are on the agenda for a special session of Atlantic Beach Town Council. Interim Town Manager Charles Williams tells News13 the focus of the meeting will be to discuss a contract with North Myrtle Beach, which would include North Myrtle Beach providing law enforcement for the town.
Myrtle Beach City Council to vote on bike rallies laws
The City of Myrtle Beach could give the final stamp of approval to ordinances to curtail the May bike rallies.
September 22, 2008
CCU marks founders day
Founders Day Convocation is Coastal Carolina’s way of expressing its great appreciation to those who have been instrumental in the development of the University and higher education in South Carolina.
Conway City Council meets for first time after mayor’s death
Monday night, Conway city council members held the first scheduled council meeting without Mayor Greg Martin. Mayor Alys Lawson said it was a little nerve-racking Monday afternoon trying to get ready for the first council meeting without Martin.
Police seek participant in Marion gang rape
Marion Police are looking for a man they say participated in the gang rape of a 13-year old female.
SC voters concerned about four big issues
If you want to know what the biggest election-year issue is in South Carolina, you only have to look at a local office of the state Employment Security Commission. Unemployed South Carolinians have been there, wall-to-wall, since before the latest Wall Street collapse put the economy at the forefront of the presidential campaign.
CHS offers free breast screening
In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Carolinas Hospital System will be sponsoring a free screening.
Cat Meow collector
Cecil introduces us to a woman who collectes Cat Meow collectables.
NAACP invites the public to a meeting to discuss bikers’ rally
The NAACP is inviting the public to attend a meeting to discuss bikers’ rally.
McLeod Hospice offers training for volunteers
McLeod Hospice of Florence is offering a new volunteer training program for those interested in helping Hospice patients.
McLeod offers Five Wishes program
McLeod Volunteer Auxiliary Members plan to help people with advance care planning.
Cat masks now a part of firefighters’ tools in Myrtle Beach
Local pet club makes donation of six masks to Myrtle Beach Fire Department
Benefits of lowering your salt intake
A new study’s found eating less salt does an even better job of lowering blood pressure than researchers expected.
Obesity may cause reproduction problems
Research data shows the heavier a man is, the less likely he is to become a father.
Groups advocate vaccine safety
A coalition of medical experts is warning the government needs to do more to restore Americans’ confidence in vaccine safety.
Ground broken for Crabtree Restoration Project
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Crabtree Swamp Restoration Initiative was held this morning.
September 21, 2008
What we learn as we grow older
Good morning, everybody, and welcome back to another Cecil’s World in Print. Let’s talk a little bit about growing up and what we learn as we get older. So go ahead and get another cup of coffee as we talk about things that change our lives.
Former Marion teacher files civil suit
The Marion teacher accused of choking a child last year is taking legal action and filed a civil suit. This summer a jury found the former teacher Mike Richardson not guilty. Now Richardson is suing the student, his parents, the city and the Marion Police Department.
September 20, 2008
SBI called to investigate Maxton shooting
A teen was shot by a Maxton police officer and the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident.
September 19, 2008
Fire destroys home near Green Sea
Flowers said four people were living in the mobile home, but no one was hurt.
Local Red Cross says donations are down
The United Way day of caring is the largest local volunteer effort the United Way has each year, according to Julie Kopnicky, Marketing and Communications Coordinator.
High school football announcer who is also a sheriff
Cecil introduces us to a sheriff who is also a high school football announcer on Friday nights.
Groundbreaking ceremony planned for Crabtree Swamp Restoration
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for the Crabtree Swamp Restoration Initiative.
