“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.“

The Morning News changed its home-delivery subscription prices Monday.

The key to running a successful store is to keep the business simple and to remind patrons of simpler times, said Will Webster, owner of William and Taylor General Store and Tobacco Market.

The Myrtle Beach Area Hospitality Association hosted its third annual Trio Dinner Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel.

The Pee Dee State Farmer’s Market dedicated a building in honor of state Sen. Hugh Leatherman of Florence on Friday afternoon.
And along with the new building at the market, farmers there said they’re seeing more people purchasing all they need to plant their very own garden.

Property owner wants to build up nearly-empty lot with old-time family amusements; could be fully operational by next summer

Tax deadline day means those smiling, waving Statues of Liberty will have to find something else to do to make money.

Regardless of the state of the economy, there are some things people just can’t seem to do without, including candy.

Walk-in traffic accounts for most of Dixon Furniture Co.’s business. But the company also draws customers from Darlington, Florence, Pamplico and Timmonsville.

A Web site that helps students, adults and educators discover learning and career opportunities from employers launched recently, and businesses in the Pee Dee are encouraged to join.

The strangest thing about Florence student and resident Andrew Wade’s job at Musical Depot is that it doesn’t feel like a job at all.

A Norman Rockwell picture that appeared on the front of the “Saturday Evening Post” on March 18, 1939, says it all about Dixon Drug Co. at 160 S. Dargan St.

The scents haven’t been so heavenly in the candle-making business because of the economy, but Deby Smith isn’t ready to extinguish the flame that has inspired her for 13 years as owner of Heavenly Scents.

Mike Reichenbach came armed with a degree in accounting and 10 years’ experience in corporate finance when he bought Hub Ford Lincoln Mercury six months ago in a slumping auto market.

N2 Experience and the Stuart Laurence Salon will hold their monthly “Champagne & Snacks” event Thursday in Florence.