Councilman Mike Chestnut says some people were happy about the lack of noise in the city last week. Harley-Davidson spokesman says city council is responsible for low turnout.

A group called “Help Eliminate Lousy Politicians” or H.E.L.P is holding an open forum to discuss the economic impact of the new Myrtle Beach laws and the Harley-Davidson spring 2009 motorcycle rally.

North Myrtle Beach mayor Marilyn Hatley said while her city didn’t have as many bikers this year during the Harley-Davidson spring 2009 motorcycle rally; they still had a very good week. 

A woman charged with killing a biker in a DUI crash Friday night posted $100,000 bond, but remains jailed awaiting a GPS monitor.

Horry County will implement a Concerned Citizen Line during the upcoming Memorial Day Bike Fest.

If you live along the Grand Strand, you’ve no doubt, noticed a significant decrease in bikers riding around; specifically in the City of Myrtle Beach.

A lot of bikers may have chosen not to ride around the City of Myrtle Beach but they definitely made their way to Jamin’ Leather in Surfside Beach.

Store employees auctioned off several items since Thursday to raise money for the victim of the recent wildfires and donate to the local chapter of the American Red Cross.

One resident says he cannot get a peaceful night’s sleep during the rallies.

Two bikers are confirmed dead after separate wrecks in Horry County Friday night. The first wreck happened around 9:45 p.m. on SC 544, not far from Coastal Carolina University.

A traffic checkpoint on US 501 near the US 17 Bypass interchange had the beach-bound traffic lanes backed up for much of the late morning.

Kay Turner said she sees the normal preparations for bike week happening, but bikers are passing her by.

Part of the fun during the bike rallies are the stunt shows and special events, and one of those happened Thursday. Motorcycle daredevil Robbie Knievel, the son of famous daredevil Evel Knievel, was at the Texas Roadhouse in Murrells Inlet signing autographs and taking photos with fans.

By most accounts, the 2009 Harley-Davidson spring rally is slow for many businesses, vendors, and even bikers.  Harley-Davidson spokesman Mike Shank says the overall numbers are fair, but they should be much better than they are.

Business Owners Organized to Save Tourism (BOOST) is calling for the City of Myrtle Beach to end safety checkpoints.

“It’s obvious bike weeks aren’t going to be the same anymore,“ said Ted Panos, who owns the Havenwood Pancake House in Myrtle Beach. “Business has been dramatically reduced.“