October 05, 2008
Bikers last day at fall rally
Bikers had different experiences this time around at the 2008 fall rally. Some say they were caught off guard by new city ordinances, others say they were ready.
October 02, 2008
Curfew law part of new Myrtle Beach ordinances
But Myrtle Beach police hope that in the future you will see fewer teenagers out on the boulevard early in the morning, thanks to a new law that reads in part, that teenagers under the age of 18 cannot be out from 1-6 a.m. without a valid reason.
Business owners file suit against Myrtle Beach
The city of Myrtle Beach is facing another lawsuit over some of the new ordinances passed by city council, designed to curtail the May motorcycle rallies.
School bus crash sends children to the hospital
An Horry County school bus accident sends 11 children to the hospital.
October 01, 2008
Horry County Council members address rally issue
In the first meeting of an ad hoc committee formed to focus on the Grand Strand bike rallies, the four member committee chose councilman Kevin Hardee as chair.
Fall bike rally in full swing despite ordinances
Wednesday was the first day of the Harley-Davidson fall motorcycle rally. Organizers said this year’s rally is progressing like any other, but many those involved aren’t sure how many of this week’s participants will be back in the spring.
September 30, 2008
Myrtle Beach police offer bikers free muffler checks
The fall Harley-Davidson motorcycle rally starts Wednesday, but the Myrtle Beach police started free sound checks Tuesday to make sure if you’re riding your bike through the city your pipes are not in violation of the city’s noise ordinance.
Business owners consider ways to fight biker ordinances
New group wants to seek legal options for any actions against the City of Myrtle Beach regarding the recently passed ordinances meant to curtail bike week events
Myrtle Beach police offer bikers courtesy sound checks
Myrtle Beach police meters will be giving courtesy motorcycle exhaust sound checks Tuesday, from 1-3 p.m. at the law enforcement center annex on Mustang Street
September 29, 2008
Lawsuit filed against Myrtle Beach
A lawsuit has been filed against the city of Myrtle Beach over two of the ordinances passed by Myrtle Beach city council last week designed to curtail the rallies.
Myrtle Beach cycle shop closing
Ben Brown, owner of B&M Custom Cycles said after 19 years of business, he is closing his shop.
September 25, 2008
NAACP conducts Conway community forum
The “Last Voice Round-Up” started with a representative from Conway National Bank telling people what they needed to do if they found themselves in financial trouble, but it quickly turned into a debate and sometimes a shouting match over the city’s 15 ordinances designed to curtail the may bike rallies.
September 24, 2008
First full day of approved Myrtle Beach ordinances
Wednesday was the first full day for a series of new ordinances in Myrtle Beach. City council passed the ordinances at Tuesday afternoon’s council meeting, primarily to try to stop the May bike rallies.
Myrtle Beach council makes final decision about rallies
Myrtle Beach City Council approved 15 ordinances designed to curtail the May bike rallies. The ordinances brought about some spirited discussion from both council members and some people who showed up to hear council’s final decision.
September 23, 2008
Residents speak out on bike rally ordinances
Dozens of people crowded into a meeting room inside city hall to hear council members talk about proposed ordinances designed to curtail the May bike rallies in Myrtle Beach.