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CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Conway Medical Center is receiving national attention for how it cares for children during a crisis.

CMC received an Advanced Pediatric Ready Emergency Department accreditation, making it the third hospital in the state to earn the designation.

The accreditation follows a two-year process in which surveyors evaluated the hospital’s staffing, training, equipment and specialized protocols, all focused on the unique needs of children.

As a result, the hospital added a children’s waiting room and a dedicated pediatric emergency space.

Maile Swanson, a registered nurse, said the new environment makes care more comfortable for patients and their families.

“It’s definitely been more welcoming, the kids are feeling more comfortable,” Swanson said. “Coming into the doctor’s office, everybody remembers as a kid, it’s not the most fun thing, it’s kind of scary, especially for the parents too. So having a welcoming environment definitely brings more smiling faces and more comfortable with us.”

The hospital also got new equipment, including a color-coded crash cart, an emergency go pack and a mobile PANDA machine that provides heat, monitoring and respiratory support for newborns.

Swanson said the portable equipment has changed how staff respond to emergencies.

“Having portable equipment has been a game-changer for us,” Swanson said. “Having everything on the go makes us so much faster in our responses and makes the care better for our patients.”

Swanson said she has noticed an increase in patients coming to the hospital since it received the accreditation. She said staff preparedness has improved the overall care environment.

“When you’re prepared as a staff member, and our other staff members are prepared, it makes a fantastic environment to take care of these children,” Swanson said. “When every staff member knows where their equipment is, what their jobs are, it makes the job as a whole much smoother, so it makes us more confident in our care.”

Research shows hospitals with high levels of pediatric readiness have a 76 percent lower mortality rate for critically ill children and a 60 percent lower mortality rate for injured children.

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North Myrtle Beach 4 Conway 0

North Myrtle Beach picked up a 4 to 0 win over Conway on Tuesday behind a dominant showing on the mound. Gabe Priest led the way with 11 strikeouts across five plus shutout innings before Sawyer Smith closed it out to secure the combined shutout. The Chiefs broke through in the third and stayed in control with steady offense and clean defense. Evan Steudl paced the lineup with two hits as North Myrtle Beach totaled nine hits in the win.

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One of the top uncommitted arms in the class. Got the ball for the Chiefs in the region opener and was the star of the show. Went 5 ? shutout innings while fanning 11 hitters. While the velo was 84-85 throughout which for him is a tick down, the stuff did not disappoint. SL is a true out pitch, but also showed the ability to flip it in early counts as well. FB has life to it and is the pitch he leans on. Command of both pitches were on high display, especially after the 1st inning in which he had 2 BB. A lot to like in the 6’2 195 lb frame. Uptick in velo should come later into the spring.

2026 LHP Gabe Priest @GabrielPriest8 @NMBAthleticsGreat early season look at the senior southpaw. Worked around early traffic but settled in nicely. Lived in the zone all night with FB/SL mix. Great feel for SL which got a lot of S/M late in outing. A few of his… pic.twitter.com/utWYd90Ibl

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CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Construction is underway on a redevelopment project at the Coastal Centre shopping center in the heart of Conway.

Developer Rise Partners hopes to revitalize the 230,000-square-foot retail space. Large anchor tenants already on the books include Burlington Coat Factory, Five Below, Marshalls and HomeGoods.

The redevelopment is expected to change shopping options for residents who live farther inland by offering more retail choices closer to home, potentially reducing the need to travel to Myrtle Beach.

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“Still a bit of a commute. You know, and I know a lot of people dont like the 501 so much so, the fact that it's going to be around and close in proximity and with, the downtown too, I think that that's going to be great just for people to kind of move around and function to where we can stay in our little section if we want to, for sure,” said Danielle Flores of Simply Trendy Floral and Fashion Boutique.

City leaders are also expected to benefit from additional tax revenue as new businesses open. Downtown Conway business owners said the project could also increase foot traffic in River City, creating more opportunities for local shops to attract new customers.

“I actually drive there pretty often. And I see all the construction that they're working on there. So I'm really excited to see like, what kind of stuff they do with it,” said Bradley Nesbitt of Power Comics.

The Conway Chamber of Commerce declined an interview but shared this statement supporting the redevelopment:

“The coastal centre mall has been vacant for a very long time. Projects like this redevelopment are vital for keeping retail dollars local and making Conway a destination for shopping, dining and services. We advocate for both national retailers and local entrepreneurs to fill the spaces because they complement each other and satisfy the desires of locals and visitors alike.”

Rise Partners’ website says Phase One of the Coastal Centre redevelopment will be done this spring or summer.

Attempts to reach Rise Partners for more details about additional retailers and the timeline for a grand reopening were not returned in time for publication.

(PRLeap.com) "Escaping… the Devils in My Pocket", a new book by Debra Merfert, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

A searingly honest account of surviving generational trauma and reclaiming one's life from the shadows of emotional neglect.

In this moving narrative, Merfert pulls back the curtain on the "hidden world" of narcissistic abuse. By chronicling her journey from a fractured childhood through a cycle of toxic adult relationships, she provides a roadmap for others trapped in similar patterns of emotional devastation.

This book is more than a recounting of painful memories; it is a journey of awakening. It is an invitation for survivors to recognize their own patterns, reclaim their self-worth, and realize that it is never too late to break the cycle.

Written with a voice that is both reflective and empowering, Escapingthe Devils in My Pocket serves as a vital resource for survivors of narcissistic parents and complex trauma, advocates seeking to understand the psychological toll of emotional neglect, and readers looking for a story of profound personal transformation and rebirth.

Through every heartbreak, Merfert offers a message of unwavering hope: that survival is only the beginning, and rebirth is possible for anyone willing to face their past.

About the Author Merfert is a survivor and advocate dedicated to shedding light on the complexities of generational trauma and narcissism. Her work focuses on the intersection of healing, self-love, and the human spirit's resilience.

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