Downtown Conway is celebrating the "Love of Art" and you are invited to enjoy a very special art and music event featuring local artists and musicians presenting and performing in venues throughout downtown Conway, SC.

As we close the fourth quarter, we find Downtown Conway continuing to wrestle with the recession.  Like swimming in peanut butter, it takes a  determined effort to make even the smallest amount of progress.  Last year's sales were dismal and as this year ends most businesses find themselves in the same spot that they were in last December.  There are no great financial success stories, but there are a few businesses that have posted slightly improved numbers.

The big news this week was the arrival of the new Conway Visitor's Map.  It turned out great and we appreciate all the positive feedback we have received.  I presented it to City Council and requested input and guidance for the next printing.  Every Council comment was positive, even the requested changes.

Local churches, Conway Main Street USA, and City of Conway are all the talk in Downtown Conway South Carolina this month.  The pace and complexity of the issues would require a room full of lawyers, hours of debate, and action from City Council to resolve.  Indications are that we will see all of the above in the coming months.