Friday, November 02, 2007

Coping with tragedy
This week has been an extremely difficult and emotional news week. The lives of seven college students were lost this week to a house fire in Ocean Isle Beach. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims families.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Taste of the Town a huge success
The Taste of the Town in Myrtle Beach last night was again a huge success. This was the 24th year for the Taste, and it was a night to remember.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Taste of the Town in Myrtle Beach
It's an event that people all along the Grand Strand look forward to attending every year. I'm talking about the annual Taste of the Town in Myrtle Beach.
It's tonight at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Pecan Festival 5 mile run
The Pecan Festival in Florence is a fun, family event. This year there is a new event. It's a 5 mile run.

Friday, October 05, 2007

Get your flu shot
Flu season is fast approaching. As the health correspondent for News13, I've had many conversations over the years with those in the medical field about the importance of getting a flu shot. The very young and the elderly are especially encouraged to get a shot. DHEC’s Florence County public health departments are now scheduling flu shot appointments.

Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Biker for a day…
Thousands of bikers are rolling into town for the Myrtle Beach Fall Bike Rally. While it's a smaller event than the one in May, it's still one of the larger rallies in the Carolinas. It's truly a unique experience, and the people are all so nice. I even had the opportunity to dress like a biker, even for just a little while. That was a lot of fun. And in case you think the leather is just for looks, think again. It's considered protective gear. It will protect a biker from the harsh pavement in the event of a crash.

Monday, September 24, 2007

Fire safety advice
I talked with Florence Fire Marshall Ken Carr today about the tragedy in Scotland County, where four young children died in a house fire. He says firefighters are devastated when they respond to a fatal fire. And it's extremely hard to cope with the loss of a child.