Thursday, August 4 2011 11:00 PM EDT2011-08-05 03:00:59 GMT
Consider This: If the park has any hope of succeeding then the pricing and marketing has to be revised. Hopefully whoever takes over management of the facility will look at the past efforts and do something completely opposite.More >>
Tuesday, August 2 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-08-02 22:15:57 GMT
Consider This: Our country is at its best when Congress and the White House have to compromise to resolve their differences. When one party is in control there are no checks and balances and ultimately bad legislation and policy is approved.More >>
Thursday, July 28 2011 11:01 PM EDT2011-07-29 03:01:11 GMT
Consider This: The dispute between the boundaries in the original plans from the House and Senate had more to do with inflated egos than strong leadership.More >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-07-21 22:15:56 GMT
Consider This: The federal government is making decisions about how the airwaves are used, and these decisions would impact your ability to receive local news, severe weather warnings, public safety information and the quality programs you enjoy.More >>
Thursday, July 14 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-07-14 22:15:27 GMT
Consider This: Finally, we have some good news coming out of Washington. The U.S. House passed the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization bill that addresses a variety of issues, including the use of temporary pool enclosures.More >>
Thursday, July 7 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-07-07 22:15:56 GMT
Consider This: Although this group threatened to protest a local military funeral in Mullins, thankfully they did not show up. However, a different group did show up for the funeral.More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 6:16 PM EDT2011-07-05 22:16:06 GMT
Consider This: State House Legislators passed a common sense redistricting plan that created a 7th District in the Northeast corner of the state. It appeared South Carolina Senators would follow a similar plan.More >>
Thursday, June 30 2011 6:16 PM EDT2011-06-30 22:16:01 GMT
Consider This: Myrtle Beach has taken the lead on the sports tourism front with improvements to the Doug Shaw Stadium complex and the expansion of facilities at Grand Park.More >>
Tuesday, June 28 2011 6:16 PM EDT2011-06-28 22:16:05 GMT
Consider This: When my wife asked the young lady if she would not use that language around our child, the girl became offended and told her that if she had a problem with her language then she should move.More >>
Thursday, June 23 2011 6:16 PM EDT2011-06-23 22:16:00 GMT
Consider This: This is a tragic story about the death of a young girl. Having the public interested in our courts and gaining a better understanding of how our legal system works is a good thing, but seeing people cheering when selected to watch the proceedings or fighting for a spot in that line is disturbing.More >>
Tuesday, June 21 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-06-21 22:15:49 GMT
Consider This: This past weekend, in a fantastic, record setting US Open played at the Congressional Golf Club near Washington, D.C., someone at the NBC network level created what should have been a wonderful presentation of the Pledge of Allegiance.More >>
Friday, June 10 2011 8:09 AM EDT2011-06-10 12:09:38 GMT
Consider This: Instead of owning the fact that she made a blunder in her perspective about Paul Revere, Sarah Palin instead tried to justify her historical account and then blame her blunder on an ambush question from the media.More >>
Tuesday, June 7 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-06-07 22:15:19 GMT
Consider This: In the Pan American Pancake House suit, was the restaurant getting ready to close, was the facility full with no additional seats, were the patrons unruly?More >>
Thursday, June 2 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-06-02 22:15:58 GMT
Consider This: The new overpass and hundreds of millions of dollars in other road construction projects are funded by the Riding on a Penny initiative.More >>
Thursday, May 26 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-05-26 22:15:52 GMT
Like it or not, if we intend to compete for these major projects then we need to be prepared to offer these tax incentives. If we don't, there are plenty of states that will and the jobs will follow.More >>
Thursday, May 19 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-05-19 22:15:36 GMT
Consider This: We've already had two motorcycle fatalities and with biker traffic growing as we head into the busiest weekend of the Harley rally, chances for another major accident are increasing.More >>
Friday, May 13 2011 7:17 AM EDT2011-05-13 11:17:35 GMT
Consider This: We frequently complain about the inefficiency of government, and those complaints are certainly deserved, but we want to compliment Horry County Councilman Brent Schulz, Horry County Property Manager Jim Papadea and the other groups involved in tackling this issue in such a timely, efficient manner.More >>
Tuesday, May 10 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-05-10 22:15:44 GMT
Consider This: After learning that the I-73 project could create over 20,000 jobs Congressman Tim Scott said it best when he referred to the EPA as the JKA… short for Job Killing Agency.More >>
Thursday, April 28 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-04-28 22:15:47 GMT
Consider This: We have had a very active severe weather season across the Carolinas confirming the importance of being properly prepared with a plan of action to protect yourself and your family.More >>
Thursday, April 14 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-04-14 22:15:45 GMT
Consider This: Some people abuse animals intentionally because they enjoy it. Others abuse animals through their carelessness, often without even realizing the animal is suffering.More >>
Tuesday, April 12 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-04-12 22:15:48 GMT
Consider This: Many baseball fans say the people who attacked Bryan Stow, a father and medical technician, are not sports fans, merely thugs wearing the team colors. I agree. When you attend a sporting event you would think you could expect a safe environment.More >>
Thursday, April 7 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-04-07 22:15:47 GMT
Consider This: Last fall Republican candidates, on the promise that they would do something about the enormous deficit, were swept into office in historic fashion. They are now living up to that promise by proposing to eliminate trillions of dollars in debt – yes, with a T.More >>
Tuesday, April 5 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-04-05 22:15:49 GMT
Now that the Census numbers are in and the legislative redistricting process is underway it is important that you share your feedback with the redistricting committee.More >>
Thursday, March 31 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-03-31 22:15:40 GMT
Politics and education should fall into two separate categories, but recently Governor Haley decided to commingle the two by removing Darla Moore from the USC Board of Trustees and appointed a political supporter in her place.More >>
Tuesday, March 29 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-03-29 22:15:51 GMT
We were expecting a nice increase in the population numbers when the 2010 Census information was released, but South Carolina's growth surpassed even the optimistic estimates and that means good things for the area.More >>
Tuesday, March 15 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-03-15 22:15:55 GMT
Consider This: Current research shows more than 1,000 homeless people living in Horry County. However, officials are working on a plan to prevent homelessness and combat the problem over the next 10 years.More >>
Thursday, March 10 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-03-10 23:15:17 GMT
Consider This: The Wisconsin representatives, and any other state delegations, owe it to the citizens of their state to show up for work, debate the issues, cast their vote, and respect the process.More >>
Tuesday, March 8 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-03-08 23:15:47 GMT
Consider This: There appears to be no rhyme or reason to the fluctuation of prices at the gas pumps. However, I'm willing to place a bet that when the oil companies release their quarterly financial statements in April that you will see record profits.More >>
Thursday, March 3 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-03-03 23:15:56 GMT
Consider This: Voting is one of the most important rights we have as Americans so it seems that we would want to do everything we can to eliminate the chance for voter fraud or manipulation, and a photo ID card helps to accomplish that.More >>
Thursday, February 24 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-02-24 23:15:57 GMT
Consider This: In her speech Governor Haley criticized the idea of the penny sales tax. I guess Ms. Haley assumes that the millions of guests who visit the Grand Strand just happen to show up.More >>
Tuesday, February 22 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-02-22 23:15:47 GMT
Consider This: This year there was no concern for snow with the sun shining brightly all weekend and temperatures climbing into the 70s. That's Chamber of Commerce weather for sure…More >>
Thursday, February 17 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-02-17 23:15:58 GMT
Consider This: The website for the program states that the primary purpose of OffenderWatch is to give South Carolina Law Enforcement agencies the ability to manage and monitor the whereabouts, conduct and compliance status of the registered offenders in South Carolina.More >>
Tuesday, February 15 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-02-15 23:15:59 GMT
Although people living next door to the Horry County landfill may disagree, overall it is good news that an expansion of the facility is close to approval.More >>
Thursday, February 10 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-02-10 23:15:54 GMT
Consider This: We all know the educational aspect of college should be the #1 priority, but, like it or not, when it comes to marketing and visibility the athletic programs drive that train.More >>
Tuesday, February 8 2011 6:10 PM EST2011-02-08 23:10:58 GMT
Consider This: As millions of guests enjoy our beautiful beaches they have no idea they are crossing back and forth from one set of rules to another as they stroll along the shore.More >>
Thursday, February 3 2011 6:16 PM EST2011-02-03 23:16:00 GMT
We, as Horry County residents, need to engage ourselves into the Federal process and be a voice to save the livelihoods of our neighbors. Most of these men and women have grown up fishing, they are great at it and it is the only profession they know.More >>
Tuesday, February 1 2011 6:16 PM EST2011-02-01 23:16:02 GMT
Consider This: We want to hear from you. If you have an opinion and want to share it with our viewers we encourage you to e-mail your topic or rebuttal to considerthis@wmbfnews.com.More >>
Thursday, January 27 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-01-27 23:15:42 GMT
Consider This: The term rightsizing became the buzzword a few years ago when companies chose to reduce the size of their workforce. Downsizing just didn't sound as compassionate.More >>
Tuesday, January 25 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-01-25 23:15:15 GMT
Consider This: Anything that makes it easier to know how our elected officials vote on legislation that impacts us, the taxpayers who provide the funding for government to operate, is certainly a good thing.More >>
Thursday, January 20 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-01-20 23:15:15 GMT
Consider This: Although our political civility seems to be at a low point, the comments that seem to incite the whack jobs often come from people who are not in office, but from the screaming media pundits.More >>
Tuesday, January 18 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-01-18 23:15:19 GMT
Consider This: Last week South Carolina installed its first female Governor as Nikki Haley was sworn into office. Not only is Ms. Haley the first female Governor, she is also of Indian American descent making her the first non-white Governor for the state.More >>
Thursday, January 6 2011 6:15 PM EST2011-01-06 23:15:31 GMT
Consider This: Permitting and construction activity within the City of North Myrtle Beach was at its highest level in 2010 since record keeping began in 1989. In 2010 the city issued 2,405 permits, 65 more than the previous year.More >>
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