Paul Reynolds
Media round-up: Mixed reports on spring bike rallies
After months of commotion and anticipation, another spring rally is behind us. Was all the time we spent preparing (or dreading in some locals' cases) worth it?A couple of different reports and perspectives give us the impression that the whole...
First tropical storm of 2012: Alberto; Surfer's delight & rip current danger
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for our area as Tropical Storm Alberto makes his way alongside our coast.Alberto is projected to pass by us in the next 24 or so hours. Be careful if you plan on hitting the water...
Council Chairman campaigns on Facebook, parodied on Twitter
Social media has leveled the playing field in many ways. On the political front, it's a way for candidates and elected officials to make a direct connection with their constituency. For their supporters and detractors, it's a way to voice their...
Chamber lobbyist sues The Sun News for libel
Just yesterday we mentioned how the politics and controversy surrounding the tourism development tax has polarized the community. Today The Sun News reports that Mark Kelley, a former SC representative and lobbyist for the Myrtle Beach...
Nightclub opening at Waccamaw Pottery
According to a brief report from WMBF News, a new nightclub called "Block Party" will be opening soon at the Waccamaw Pottery near the Boathouse. Details are thin and my normally impressive Google-Fu is letting me down. But the WMBF...
Dead Dog Saloon destroyed by fire (Update: Ready for business this week)
Update May 16, 2012: Just to put a final wrap on this story, Myrtle Beach Restaurant News has photos and coverage of the new Dead Dog Saloon.Update March 26, 2012: Yesterday, Sunday, March 25, 2012, On the Half Shell restaurant in Murrells...
City of Myrtle Beach looking into making sales tax permanent, borrow money
The City of Myrtle Beach is considering borrowing money against future sales tax revenue to build a large outdoor venue next to the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The problem is there are only six years left on the sales tax revenue that was...
NMB Chamber "Building North Myrtle Beach" plan touts private sector after failed tax hike proposal
The North Myrtle Beach Chamber has raised $1.5 in commitments for their $2.5 million dollar, five-year strategic plan known as "Building North Myrtle Beach."WPDE reported about the luncheon held this week. Those details are here. ...
