July 17, 2008

Charges remain against Atlantic Beach councilwoman

The resisting arrest and reckless driving charges remain against Retha Pierce after a court appearance Tuesday in Conway. Pierce told News13 on Tuesday that a magistrate dropped the charges.


July 01, 2008

Atlantic Beach resident blasts councilman over business dealings at meeting

An Atlantic Beach land owner listed more than $340,000 in judgments and tax liens against town councilman Donnell Thompson during Monday night’s meeting. Thompson said his business dealings do not impact his ability to lead the town.


June 30, 2008

Atlantic Beach moves forward on budget, discusses police staffing

The town of Atlantic Beach met Monday night to start work on the town’s budget after two previous attempts this month failed. Members decided to pass a resolution to continue operating the town’s budget on last year’s budget.


June 12, 2008

Atlantic Beach resident sues over Bikefest public drinking

A resident of Atlantic Beach is suing the city, trying to end public drinking during the annual Bikefest motorcycle rally each May. The lawsuit filed by Paul Curry before last month’s rally also seeks to stop the city from using golf carts during the rally and to ban a street party.


June 03, 2008

Atlantic Beach council meeting goes nowhere

Following a shooting early Sunday, some on council wanted to discuss providing the town with 24 hour police service. Council members planned to discuss the matter at Monday night’s meeting, but after more than an hour, members couldn’t agree on what to argue about.


April 25, 2008

County waiting on Atlantic Beach officials to get mayoral election going

Nearly six months since Atlantic Beach residents cast their voted for mayor, the town remains without a mayor. County election officials continue to wait for town officials to act to get the seat filled.

April 16, 2008

New election ordered for Atlantic Beach mayor’s race

The 15th Judicial Circuit’s administrative circuit judge, Michael Baxley, ordered a new trial in the contested mayor’s race from Atlantic Beach, according to a certified order News13 obtained from Horry County clerk of court, Melanie Huggins Wednesday.

New election ordered for Atlantic Beach mayor’s race

A judge upholds the town of Atlantic Beach's election commission's recomendation to hold a new election for the town's mayor.

April 11, 2008

Atlantic Beach mayoral candidate turns down plea deal

Retha Pierce, who won the disputed Atlantic Beach mayor's race in November, turned down a plea agreement from the solicitor's office Friday morning. Pierce faces reckless driving and resisting arrest chagres.

April 09, 2008

Still no decision in Atlantic Beach mayor race

Atlantic Beach voters cast their votes for mayor and town council back in November. The mayor's race came down to one vote, both candidates continue to await a judge's decision.

March 24, 2008

Atlantic Beach town manager has troubled employment history

Indicted Atlantic Beach town manager, Marcia Conner, was a town manager in Austin, TX and Durham, NC. Now, Conner faces prison time for crimes investigators said she committed in office.

March 17, 2008

Judge could decide Atlantic Beach mayoral election

A judge heard appeals from two candidates for mayor of Atlantic Beach Monday morning in Conway. Irene Armstrong lost the election to Retha Pierce by one vote, Armstrong contesting votes.

January 16, 2008

Mayoral Candidate didn’t show up to court

Councilman Retha Pierce was arrested on traffic violations and resisting arrest.

Mayoral candidate didn’t show up to court

The Atlantic Beach mayoral candidate charged with traffic violations didn't show up for her court date Wednesday.

Retha Pierce due in court Wednesday

The Atlantic Beach Mayoral candidate and current town council member who was charged with resisting arrest and traffic violations is set to appear before a judge Wednesday afternoon.

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