Shut down Rascals Bar & Grill in Conway, SC

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Carol Hale-Keslar and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Last night, our dear friend was senselessly shot and killed while working at Rascals Bar & Grill in Conway, SC. This heartbreaking incident marks the second shooting at this establishment in just the past six months. It's a hotspot of ongoing drama and unusually police presence, causing immense concern for the safety of patrons and employees alike.

Rascals Bar & Grill, located in Conway, has become synonymous with violence and disorder. The repeated failures to ensure a safe environment for everyone frequenting the premises are evident and alarming. Safety should be a priority, not an afterthought, especially when the lives of individuals are at stake.

Statistics from local law enforcement show a disturbing pattern of repeated incidents at this location, each time placing innocent lives in jeopardy. With two shootings in such a short span, it's evident that regulatory oversight is urgently needed. Establishments that fail to provide a secure and tranquil environment should not be allowed to operate without facing consequences.

Closing Rascals Bar & Grill is a crucial step towards making Conway a safer place for its residents and visitors. It is imperative for the local authorities to act decisively by revoking its license. This will serve as a significant move to prevent further tragedies and restore peace in this community.

Join us in calling for the shutdown of Rascals Bar & Grill to protect our community and to honor the memory of Lester “Lil Man” Goldsmith’s life in this unnecessary loss. Sign this petition to urge local authorities to take swift action and ensure the safety of everyone in Conway, SC.

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Recent signers:
Carol Hale-Keslar and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Last night, our dear friend was senselessly shot and killed while working at Rascals Bar & Grill in Conway, SC. This heartbreaking incident marks the second shooting at this establishment in just the past six months. It's a hotspot of ongoing drama and unusually police presence, causing immense concern for the safety of patrons and employees alike.

Rascals Bar & Grill, located in Conway, has become synonymous with violence and disorder. The repeated failures to ensure a safe environment for everyone frequenting the premises are evident and alarming. Safety should be a priority, not an afterthought, especially when the lives of individuals are at stake.

Statistics from local law enforcement show a disturbing pattern of repeated incidents at this location, each time placing innocent lives in jeopardy. With two shootings in such a short span, it's evident that regulatory oversight is urgently needed. Establishments that fail to provide a secure and tranquil environment should not be allowed to operate without facing consequences.

Closing Rascals Bar & Grill is a crucial step towards making Conway a safer place for its residents and visitors. It is imperative for the local authorities to act decisively by revoking its license. This will serve as a significant move to prevent further tragedies and restore peace in this community.

Join us in calling for the shutdown of Rascals Bar & Grill to protect our community and to honor the memory of Lester “Lil Man” Goldsmith’s life in this unnecessary loss. Sign this petition to urge local authorities to take swift action and ensure the safety of everyone in Conway, SC.

The Decision Makers

Julie Hardwick
Conway City Council
Responded
Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding Rascal’s Bar & Grill. I understand the community’s deep concern following the recent tragic shooting. At this time, there is no clear data showing that the business’s operation itself is intrinsically unsafe. What we are seeing are isolated criminal incidents, which are currently under investigation. Rascal’s has served the Conway community for decades and is widely known as a longstanding local establishment. Respectfully, Julie Hardwick Conway City Council
Phillip Thompson
Horry County Sheriff
Barbara Blain-Bellamy
Conway City Mayor

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Petition created on August 16, 2025