Monday, January 05, 2009

While police investigate the shooting deaths of a Mt. Gilead newlywed couple, the family of the female victim is asking in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Citizens Against Spouse Abuse.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Long-time Horry County biker establishments don’t want to see the spring motorcycle rallies end. In fact, Jimmy Motley, owner of the original SBB biker bar in murrells inlet, told me today he doesn’t think they’ll ever get rid of the rallies.  They being “the city of Myrtle Beach.“

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

  The bike rallies are over along the Grand Strand.  Hundreds of thousands of bikers cruised the area for more than two weeks.  Four bikers died during the rallies.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Senator Edward Kennedy’s doctors say the Massachusetts Democrat has a malignant brain tumor. Physicians say tests conducted after the 76-year-old suffered a seizure over the weekend found the tumor. 

Friday, February 22, 2008

  Just this week I made a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles.  Most people cringe at the thought of going to the DMV. 

  Flu activity in South Carolina remains widespread.  In North Carolina, the number of flu cases has reached a four-year high.    And a Georgia hospital says it’s working at full capacity as members of its staff continue to call out sick and more people are coming in with flu symptoms.

Thursday, February 07, 2008

  Flu season is in full swing.  The latest numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there are wide outbreaks in 11 states.  And if that wasn’t bad enough, there’s a new strain of flu coming out that wasn’t targeted by this year’s vaccine.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

  A bill will be introduced this week in the House to replace the end-of-the-year state test taken yearly by third- through eight-graders.  Landrum Representative Bob Walker says the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Test would be replaced by an exam that gives teachers more detailed and timely information. 

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

    It’s January 1, 2008.  Happy New Year everyone!  Where does the time go?  It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

  You might say folks in Horry County got an early Christmas present today.  The county announced a new prescription discount card program today.  The goal is to say everyone a little money.  And that’s great news, since most of us are spending more money than usual because of Christmas.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Today I spent a good part of my day with a senior from South Florence High School.  Chloe Rodgers shadowed me to get an inside perspective on broadcast journalism.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

  Christmas, in my opinion, is the most wonderful time of the year.  I’ve already started my holiday shopping, and this year I shopped online for about half of the items on my Christmas list. 

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

  As Thanksgiving Day approaches, I’m reminded of all I have to be thankful for.  The main blessings in my life are my two children.

Friday, November 16, 2007

  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce held its 28th Annual Summit Banquet last night at Marina Inn at Grand Dunes.  The state Chamber is considered the unified voice for business and industry in South Carolina.  This basically means the Chamber’s goal is to improve the quality of life in South Carolina, by improving the business climate, and enhancing the state’s global competitiveness.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

  The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce is holding its 28th Annual Summit.  Business leaders from across the state have converged in Myrtle Beach to discuss ways to recruit more business and industry, increase tourism, make the state more prosperous and achieve global competitiveness.