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October 31, 2009
Charlene Taylor serving as mayor in Atlantic Beach during Retha Pierce’s suspension
News13 and scnow.com continue to keep you covered on the latest from Atlantic Beach, where yesterday, Mayor Retha Pierce was suspended by Governor Mark Sanford after she was indicted on felony hit-and-run charges from an incident that happened in April.
October 30, 2009
What does the GDP jump mean to the economy?
What does the GDP jump mean to the economy?
First Atlantic Beach meeting since mayor’s suspension to be Monday
This is the first meeting that Mayor Pro Tem Charlene Taylor is expected to preside over.
Local leaders say Boeing plant will spur economic development across the state
Boeing’s decision to land a new aircraft assembly plant in South Carolina should mean thousands of jobs beyond the plant’s walls.
South Strand Ambulatory Care Center to offer seasonal flu vaccinations
The South Strand Ambulatory Care Center emergency department will provide seasonal flu immunizations from November 2 – 30 between 6 – 9 am daily on a walk-in basis.
Parade, parties, football to highlight homecoming at Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina University has released its schedule of events for next week’s Homecoming celebration.
Governor suspends Pierce as Atlantic Beach mayor
Gov. Mark Sanford suspended Retha Pierce as Atlantic Beach mayor Friday after a grand jury indicted her on a felony hit-and-run charge.
Grand Strand Regional announces visitor restrictions
According to a news release, visiting will not be allowed for individuals under the age of 19 or by anyone who is experiencing any flu like symptoms such as fever greater than 100, cough, sore throat or runny nose.
History of Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce’s arrest incidents
Atlantic Beach mayor, Retha Pierce, has been arrested four times since the end of 2007. Three of those times were traffic-related incidents.
Teen arrested in Robeson County homicide
Robeson County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a teen in the death of a 21-year-old.
Laurel Hill man dies after tree-falling accident
A Parkton man died after a tree fell on him.
October 29, 2009
Myrtle Beach airport expansion would offer promise of jobs
Close to fifty people showed up at a seminar for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Thursday night.
Boeing’s job impact should start in just weeks
Boeing is planning to have its new 787 Dreamliner production plant running in South Carolina in 2011, but state Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor said the plant will start having an effect on the state’s job situation in a matter of weeks because Boeing plans to break ground in November.
Halloween safety tips
Halloween safety tips
DHEC to soon offer H1N1 vaccines in schools
Some parents and school nurses say the vaccines will offer a convenient alternative for students whose parents cannot make it to the clinic or doctor’s office.
Myrtle Beach YMCA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony
The Claire Chapin Epps YMCA opened the first week of October, but it celebrated its grand opening on Thursday.
Jared the SUBWAY guy makes a stop in the Eastern Carolinas
Jared Fogle was a 425-pound student at Indiana University in March 1998 when he noticed a sign at the SUBWAY® restaurant near his apartment promoting the chain’s “7 under 6” menu - seven submarine sandwiches with six grams of fat or less.
October 28, 2009
H.E.L.P. asks for voter volunteers.
Organizers of the Myrtle Beach-area group “H.E.L.P.,“ which stands for “Help Eliminate Lousy Politicians” held a voter volunteer meeting Wednesday.
Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta donates books to Timmonsville Boys and Girls Club
The Florence Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gave back to the community Wednesday.
Arson dogs help put arsonists behind bars
Arson is serious business in the United States. Each year billions of dollars in property are lost and hundreds of lives are lost due to arson fires.
Florence clinic distributes H1N1 vaccines
On Wednesday, FirstChoice Healthcare of Florence announced that they were selected as one of the distribution sites for the vaccines.
Oh My Aching Back!
It’s one of the most common medical problems millions of us face some time in our lives. Back pain. According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 out of every 10 of us will deal with it at some point.
QUIZ: Oh My Aching Back!
Take the scnow.com online back pain quiz.
H1N1 vaccines available in Florence
FirstChoice Healthcare PC is one of the selected sites in the Pee Dee chosen as a distribution site for the H1N1 vaccinations.
Man charged in Horry Wildfire pleads guilty, claims no responsibility for wildfire
The Conway man accused of starting a fire near his home that eventually led to one of the largest wildfires in South Carolina history pleaded guilty today, but did not take responsibility for the wildfire.
October 27, 2009
Myrtle Beach chamber: Penny tax has done well for tourism
The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce presented its tourism tax expenditures and results report to city council Tuesday afternoon.
Teen charged in Dillon County shooting
A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with a shooting that happened almost a month ago, Dillon County Capt. Cliff Arnette said.
McLeod Diabetes Center will host a a free Diabetes Health Fair
The McLeod Diabetes Center is set to host its largest community event, the Diabetes Health Fair.
Chamber holds off on Elmer Fudd case, plans tourism tax presentation
In a midmorning board meeting Brad Dean President of the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce said there will be a board action against the Elmer Fudd case but not until after city elections.
Headaches are becoming a major problem for veterans
Some war veterans may be more prone to chronic headaches.
