WBTW Articles: April 2, 2020

South Florence alum Derick Urquhart sticking to his baseball roots in Florence ‘It’s so important’: Residents pray, show love for hospitals, coronavirus victims Fruit & vegetable pickup in Marion Co. helps more than 300 people get food ‘Doing God’s work’: NC woman provides mobile hand-washing stations for the homeless Hartsville restaurant delivers free pizza to seniors during virus outbreak Nearly 100 planes parked on Pittsburgh International Airport runways, taxiways States demand ventilators as feds ration limited supply University of South Carolina extends online learning through end of summer semester Dr. Fauci, face of America’s response to coronavirus, getting his own bobble head Lawmakers pressure administration to expand child care services US visitors don’t mind coronavirus checkpoints at Mexican border ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – April 2, 2020 Trump admin moves toward promoting broader use of face masks American businesses shift to making PPE for frontline medical workers Congress mulls more aid in face of record unemployment NC family exposed to coronavirus by Spectrum internet tech Kentucky is putting ankle monitors on coronavirus patients who ignore self-isolation order Q&A about stimulus checks with Myrtle Beach financial expert 2 juveniles charged with stealing car in Florence; gun found Myrtle Beach leaders pass financial relief measures, outline ‘Tourism Recovery Plan’ Sunny weather will last into the weekend 200,000 have survived COVID-19, 4 times more than have died Dems call on Trump administration to open ACA enrollment 2020 presidential campaign continues, even during COVID-19 pandemic Trump admin moves toward broad use of face coverings amid coronavirus pandemic Conway Medical Center announces first death of patient who tested positive for COVID-19 Horry County Fire Rescue investigating camper fire that spread to nearby trees City of Conway issues outdoor burn ban White House coronavirus task force holds Thursday briefing 3 out of 5 new deaths in SC from coronavirus are in local areas Myrtle Beach’s spring bike week will be combined with the fall rally in October Coronavirus can spread through talking or even just breathing, experts say SCHSL leaves the possibility open to play spring sports later this year Staley makes history as Naismith coach of the year SC murder suspect arrested in PA after police chase SC to give 1st responders virus new database to help protect them Treasury makes it easier for some to receive stimulus checks Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James giving dresses to teachers as a thank you Virus economic fallout mounts, along with competition for gear Doctors with Pittsburgh university announce potential coronavirus vaccine Former FCSO lieutenant arrested, accused of accepting bribes from gambling organization ‘associates’ City of Bennettsville enacts curfew as result of coronavirus outbreak More sunshine on deck Democratic convention moving from July to August due to virus concerns Color the Weather: Ivan Myrtle Beach SkyWheel extends closure due COVID-19 concerns Spirit Airlines, Sun Country cancel all flights at MYR for April due to virus outbreak LISTEN: Myrtle Beach City Council to hold special meeting Thursday for update on virus 18-year-old wanted for attempted murder arrested by Darlington police Horry County leads state with over 9,000 unemployment claims amid coronavirus outbreak A record 6.6 million seek US jobless aid as layoffs mount 4 arrested after drug investigation at Horry County hotel Coroner: Victims found dead in Georgia apartment were kids Woman loses 3 family members to COVID-19 TN nurse says lack of COVID-19 precautions prompted her to quit Newborn baby from Connecticut dies from COVID-19 New federal rules to help states combat coronavirus patient surge How coronavirus can impact your credit score MBPD detention officer parodies ‘Pitch Perfect’ song in reminder about social distancing Lots of sunshine today as we start a slow warming trend ‘This is our response’: Lamar man using 3D printer to make medical masks with reusable filters