After rumors and reports that A.C. Reed’s B & S Lounge, 213 E. Main St., was closed, it will open its doors once again at 4 p.m. today.

Velvet McNaire, manager of A.C. Reed’s, said that while the lounge has not had live acts recently it is not closed for good. McNaire said money troubles were at the root of the temporary closing.

McNaire said she is getting everything back in order so the business can run smooth again.

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I am going to do everything in my power so we can get a foothold on this business, she said. You know, get it running like it is supposed to be.

McNaire sees the road to stability a difficult one but insists that through commitment, it will stay open.

I’m not going to let him (owner A.C. Reed) down, she said. I’m trying to work it all out and so far, so good.

A.C Reed and his band The Sparkplugs are currently touring Europe and will return in late February.

The lounge was closed the entire weekend of Jan. 20 but did open on Saturday.

We’re not closed, McNaire said. We just have not had any entertainment.

Live entertainment returns to the lounge tomorrow night with Jim Skinner Rhythm and Blues Band, a local band that has been together off and on for the last seven years. Skinner also will perform Saturday night. The lounge will once again have regular business hours Thursday through Saturday night from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

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