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Court Dismisses Lawsuit Filed by Business Against North Myrtle Beach

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that a hospitality company filed against the city of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which had accused city officials of damaging its business by passing an ordinance that banned motorcyclists from parking their vehicles in its lots. The decision, rolling in favor of the city, concluded a contentious phase of legal wrangling that had implications for local business ordinances and property rights. The hospitality company, which operates multiple hotels and guest facilities in the area, claimed that the parking ordinance specifically and unfairly targeted properties … Read more

North Myrtle Beach Eatery Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Denying Servers Minimum Wage

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North Myrtle Beach, SC – A lawsuit has been filed against a prominent local restaurant in North Myrtle Beach, alleging that the establishment failed to pay its servers the federally mandated minimum wage. This case highlights ongoing concerns about wage practices within the hospitality industry, particularly in this popular tourist destination. According to legal documents, the plaintiff, who was previously employed as a server at the restaurant, claims that the management routinely compensated the staff at rates significantly lower than the required federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Furthermore, the lawsuit accuses the establishment … Read more

Judge to Decide if Suspect in Myrtle Beach Bar Shooting Will Receive Bond

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (AP) – A judge is set to determine whether a suspect accused of fatally shooting a man outside a Myrtle beach area bar will be granted bond. Kvon Lawhorn faces charges for the shooting that occurred in October outside the now-closed Barfield’s Bar and Grill on Frontage Road near Palmetto Pointe Boulevard. Lawhorn allegedly shot two individuals, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Starquan Washington. During a preliminary hearing in January, the murder charge against Lawhorn was reduced to involuntary manslaughter by a judge, as explained by Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. … Read more