On the heels of South Carolina Governor Haley’s comments about eliminating future Black Bike Week events the North Myrtle Beach community struggle to find tools to eliminate the accompanying violence.
Last week we estimated the borrowed police cost around $105,000 to $150,000 for the 3-day weekend. North Myrtle Beach Police Public Information Officer, Pat Dowling, confirms the labor cost at $127,000 in the following article:
North Myrtle Beach – Whether or not Gov. Haley’s comments stick about putting an end to Bikefest, leaders in North Myrtle Beach are going to get prepared for the return of bikers next year, just to be safe.
There is no word yet into the details of next year’s safety plan in response to Bikefest, but North Myrtle Beach Public Information Officer Pat Dowling said it will be conducted through the police department.
City residents have been voicing their concerns to city council through e-mail. Many people are complaining about not feeling safe and a lack of enforcement by police for the noise ordnance. (more…)







