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**PC News**
Eve is said to be facing a new foe in the next chapter of PC's "Fate".

Port Charles's "Fate" arc paid off-the show jumped to a 2.2 as Eve's life hung in the balance after she was hit by a car.

DENISE GALIK-FUREY reprises the role of Rhonda Wexler, Karen's mother, beginning February 6th. Remarks Galik-Furey, "I finally got to meet my 'new' daughter, MARIE WILSON!"

KIN SHRINER(Scott) can't believe how much his TV daughter, CARLY SHROEDER(Serena), has grown since PC's premiere in 1997. "She's about a foot and a half taller! She was 6 when we started, and she's 10 now, and she's not a kid anymore. She has opinions, She likes to be around grown-ups, and she's learned a lot from LYNN HERRING(Lucy) and myself and the rest of the people she works around. She's smart as a whip.

DENNIS COCKRUM plays sam, a PI hired by Chris, Jan. 24.

TIM GRIFFIN has been cast in the recurring role of Travis, who entices Jamal to return to a life of crime, Griffin first airs Feb. 6th.
 

KIMBERLIN BROWN will leave her role as Rachel on PC, likely by the end of November, sources have told Soap Opera Weekly. Insiders whispers that her character will depart in a "spectacular" way.   "ABC doesn't comment on rumors," a PC spokesperson woman said. A phone call to the talent agency that represents Brown was met with a terse, "No Comment."   Brown joined PC in July 1999 after 8 years as the evil Sheila Carter on Y&R and B&B. A spokesperson for B&B denied a rumor that Brown will return to the show as Sheila.

Brown may not be the only one to go in the near furture. With the growing number of writers being added to the ratings-challenged sudser, insiders hint that there may be more exits ahead as the show revs up for its new story-arc format.

PC set a benchmark in daytime with the introduction of opening credits that include character names alongside the images of the actors who portray them.  "we were having a conversation about what can we do to make the show more accessible," explains PC Executive Producer JULIE HANAN CARRUTHERS. "Because as a half hour soap we're on for such a short amount of time, you don't neccessarily get to all the names. And we don't like to repeat the name of the character all the time. So we came up with including the characters' first names in the opening credits which was launched the week of September 25th.  Carruthers adds that the identification technique will come in handy with the new affiliates who've recently picked up the struggling soap, including Oregon and Nebraska. "That's the obvious goal," she notes. "To make the show easier to join in when you don't know what's going on."  The actors, however, aren't all thrilled to be identified by their characters names--especially when the No. 1 soap, Young and Restless, is showcasing the actor's names next to their images in the opening credits, echoing the openings of prime-time series.  "In the case of that show, they have longevity," rebuts Carruthers. "We don't have that luxury."

Carly Schroeder (Serena) will be appearing on Dawson's Creek this fall in the roll of Molly.

Jack finds a new game buddy in Jason Flaunt who plays Kane beginning Oct. 11.

Sources say KIMBERLIN BROWN (Rachel) is currently in talks with The Bold and The Beautiful to return to the CBS soap. "There is absolutely no truth to that rumor," responds a B&B spokesperson. "ABC doesnn't comment on rumors," says a PC rep. An ABC insider also dispelled talk of the supposed negotiations. "Kimberlin's stryline is very strong right now. She'll be busy all through October and play very heavily through November sweeps.

Starting at the end of November sweeps, PC will abandon the traditional soap format in favor of 12-week story arcs. That form os storytelling made monster hits out shows like L.A. Law, and ER, and ABC hopes the strategy will broaden PC's fan base while holding on to she show's current viewers. Given PC's disappointing ratings, a bold move may be in order.

Lorraine Broderick joins Barbara Esensten and James Harmon Brown on the PC writing staff.

KDRV-TV Anchor Brian Morton will have a guest appearance as a reporter October 5.
 
 

Former GL scribes Barbara Esensten and James Harmon Brown have signed on as co-head writers of Port Charles. "We are excited by Barbara and Jim's vision for [PC]," said ABC Daytime president Angela Shapiro in making the announcement. "I believe the fans are going to love what we have planned for the show." In addition to their Emmy-winning work at GL, Esensten and Brown have headed up the writing staffs at the now-defunct ABC soaps Loving and The City. They also penned episodes of Dynasty in the late '80s. PC's current head writers, Barbara Bloom and Karen Harris, remain under contract.

Kin Shriner will be traveling from Port Charles to Port Charles. Confused? No problem. Kin is reprising his role of Scott on General Hospital for six to eight weeks beginning September 22. GH takes place in Port Charles, not to be confused with Port Charles, the soap. Kin will be on hand to interact with Laura (Genie Francis) as she deals with Luke's (Tony Geary) return to the soap after Geary's summer vacation.

Marie Wilson (Karen) is expecting her first child in February.  There are no plans to include her pregnancy in current storylines.

Alex Mendoza will replace David Gail as Joe Scanlon beginning Sept. 25.  Mr. Mendoza will be the third Joe Scanlon on PC.  Michael Dietz was the original.

Brian Presley will debut as Jack on October 6.  Rumor has it that Jack is the younger brother of Chris Ramsey.

Kin Shriner (Scott) will begin a brief run on sister show GH on Sept. 22.  Scott will be defending former rival Luke.