Democratic Primary Debate Palace Theatre

One week from Monday, the eyes of the nation will once again be on South Carolina. This time, Myrtle Beach plays host to the Democratic Primary Debate.
We're hearing this debate will be even more high profile, because of who's attending. About 40 U.S. Congressmen will be here for the debate, which is sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus. So, there will be more security this time around. And on the day of the debate, the area around the Palace Theatre will be on lockdown.
Monday, crews at the Palace Theatre were already getting ready, cleaning up to put on their best show. Cynthia Sweeny is the General Manager of the Palace Theatre. "Certainly the most prestigious event I think that we've ever done. It's a huge honor for us."
Brad Dean with the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce addressed the security issue with us. "There will be a lot more security, and because it's a different venue, that will require some new security challenges. But our local law enforcement and our State Law Enforcement Division are all over that."
Dean and the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce are more confident with their plans, knowing what worked the first time around. Dean says they'll tweak traffic plans and build the sand sculpture away from the road, unlike the Republican one that stopped traffic on Oak Street.
And as everyone gets ready for round-two, the Horry County Democratic Party expects even bigger crowds for this debate. Bernard Silverman is the treasurer for the Horry County Democratic Party. "I think a lot of South Carolinians are undecided still. We're having a lot of people call up for info about Hillary, Obama, Edwards, some of the other candidates. It's a good chance for everyone to see these candidates up close."