Helping Conway, SC Tell Its Story

This week Boyce, Ann, and Della have the honor of having special guest Cheryl Adamson (Who is becoming quiet the celebrity here at Conway Journal/River Town Radio) come join their discussion about the book of Ruth. You don't want to miss out on this very special episode...

The Conway Solid Gold Club is hosting their 28th annual raffle on February 25th at the Waccamaw Shrine Club in the marina district of Conway. Come and enjoy an evening of fun with your neighbors and maybe pocket some cash!

Dinner will be served at 6:30 with the drawings starting at 7:30. The Grand Prize is $7000. That's right, seven thousand dollars!

This week, Ken and Eddie review a very good Safe House, a better than necessary Journey 2 and the newly 3D'd Star Wars Episode 1.

If anybody ever tells you that living in a family is easy, just go on and slap them because they deserve it for spewing that ridiculousness. Living in a family is one of the hardest and best things that will ever happen to a person. It can feel like a certified three ring circus. It’s like the deep fried version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

There are crazy times. Like when you are

Here is the audio of  yesterday's City Council meeting. Awards, Budget reports, Rec center update and concerns about the state legislation's loyalty to local communities...

You know, it always upset me that Charlie Brown didn't get any valentines. I remember watching the special and thinking that his school teacher must be a dunce (at 7 "idiot" was still a no-no word) for letting her students completely leave out poor Charlie.

Every year the same special would run on TVand every year I sat and endured poor Charlie getting only a pitiful used valentine at the end from Violet. A used Valentine! What heartless writer came up with this crap? (At 11, crap sounded very tough.) Yes I always felt sorry for old Charlie, especially when every year my Dad always made sure my siblings and I had a card and candy.

The City of Conway has several boards and commissions with vacancies. Contact City Hall if you are interested in serving in one of these positions.

 
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee-3 Vacancies

Bike, Hike and Paddle Committee- 3 Vacancies

Join Boyce, Ann, and Della once again as they continue to study in the book of Ruth

Nope, not that kind of heart. The kind in your chest. The ladies interview Cheryl Paul, Director of Intensive Care and Leslie Milligan, Director of

Consignment at 910 3rd. avenue in downtown Conway (across from the Visitor's Center) is opening this Monday at 10 am.

The recent Conway Medical Center Gala featured a very groovy theme. A happening time was had by all...

This week the ladies got to talk to the lovely Rev. Cheryl Moore Adamson about her 7th Annual Women's BeachWalk Retreat sponsored by

From the Myrtle Beach Restaurant News -

"Dan and Tina Malfroid have leased their current Burger Brothers restaurant to Alan and Kellie Shulver, who are turning the spot at 1518 4th Ave. in Conway into Burger Brothers Express. When the transition is complete, the plan is for the express location to serve burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries and ice cream in five minutes or less, and will specialize in carry-out and drive-through service.

Tigernet.com has just included Conway's Mykal Moody in "Palmetto State's top 2013 prospects".  The article features only 8 SC football players, and has Mykal listed 2nd. 

Tigernet's David Hood says of Mykal, "Moody is a dual-threat quarterback that ran for 1,500 yards in 2011.  He is hearing from schools all over the country, including South Carolina, Clemson, Oregon, Alabama and Florida".   

The Ultimate Gullah store located at 900 3rd Ave. has announced their Tales N' Uddah T'ings Film Series starting this month.

The first presentation will be God's Gonna Trouble The Water on Feb. 16th at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. The series will highlight documentaries and movies about the Gullah culture and people.

Plan your special day in Downtown Conway

Conway Downtown Alive presents the Conway Bridal Expo on Saturday, February 25 from noon-5:00 PM at the The Sidewheeler in Downtown Conway. The Conway Bridal Expo is presented with the generous support of Conway Rental Center, Cumulus Radio, Santee Cooper and PCRX Computers. With 40 vendors, the Conway Bridal Expo offers brides the opportunity to interact with potential vendors without the crowds of larger bridal showcases. A 4 PM Bridal Fashion Show features the spring collections from Haberdashery and Amanda's Collection.  After visiting the expo hall attendees can utilize the Conway Alive Bride Guide to visit Downtown Shops that offer bridal registries and accessories. Admission to the Conway Bridal Expo is free and vendor spaces are still available.

The latest issue of Grand Strand Magazine has a great piece on Downtown Conway, SC.   I appreciate how they spoke with and featured some of the business that are typically overlooked by visitors.  Of course they missed a few gems as well, but they could not be expected to show all of the great stuff we have to offer.

This week the ladies had the pleasure of interviewing the wife of Isaac Bailey, Mrs. Tracy Bailey, about her wonderful program called “Freedom Readers.

Conway SC resident Steven Murdock, 39, was featured in a recent Washington Post article.  We almost missed it, and thought that some of you may have too.

Read:  Washington Post Article

In our on-going drive to give a voice to the masses, we bring you Black Water Honey. She is the thinking woman's woman and a champion of straight talk. While we may not always agree with everything she writes, we love the way she does it. Let us know what you think. 

 The Conway Chamber of....

The Theatre of the Republic will present Ain't Misbehavin', The Fats Waller Musical Show in February. Our Steel Magnolias of UCLA interviewed some of the cast members in our studio. Take a listen and get an idea of the fun and great music in this TOR presentation.

Tickets are available online at Theatre of the Republic.

Horry County Council Chairman and Congessional candidate, Tom Rice, stopped by the RivertownRadio.com studio for a chat with Eddie about family and personal history, politics and an unscheduled swerve into real estate...

The Mitt Romney  Campaign stopped in Conway Friday morning to an enthusiastic crowd. Mayor Alys Lawson was on hand along with many other local dignitaries. Hear the speeches at:

RivertownRadio.com

While Republican's were listening to speeches inside the Peanut Warehouse, Occupy Myrtle Beach camped outside. The six revolutionaries waved signs and chanted slogans...