WBTW Articles: April 23, 2020

Horry County seniors petition against virtual graduation Man killed in shootout with Florence police SC Tourism Leader: Darlington will host spring NASCAR race $310B for small business loans likely spoken for, banks say Democrats expect ‘in-person convention,’ party chairman says 2020 Draft Round 1 Live Blog Paycheck Protection Program: ‘Is there political bias going on?’ UNC reserve freshman point guard Francis plans to transfer Surfside Beach restaurant gives away 1,000+ free meals Showers and storms overnight, clearing for Friday FTC warns Myrtle Beach business about ‘unsubstantiated’ coronavirus treatment claims Joe Burrow, Chase Young headline round one of virtual NFL Draft picks Georgia pushing ahead with reopening non-essential businesses despite Trump’s disapproval Stimulus checks: Why you may see ‘status not available’ on IRS website Music lessons go virtual at Saving Grace Music School Robeson County reports 85 total cases of COVID-19, 3 resulting in death House lawmakers debate expansion of COVID-19 relief package Ruiz Foods, Harvest Hope donate 145,650 servings to families Democrats and Republicans expand funding for coronavirus relief package Pee Dee sale of 40-pound cases of chicken sells out fast; another set for Friday Virus emergency aid package clears the House Sunshine and warmer weather returns Friday President Trump holds daily coronavirus briefing at the White House MBPD search for suspect in connection with vehicle break-ins Coronavirus cases in SC near 5,000; county-by-county breakdown Burrow to join exclusive NFL company if LSU QB is top pick Myrtle Beach woman finds strange man lurking in her child’s bedroom; police search for suspect Publix buying milk, fresh produce from farmers and donating it to food banks 169th Fighter Wing to salute medical professionals, first responders with statewide flyover Coastal Carolina announces four men’s basketball signings WATCH: Gov. McMaster holds first meeting of accelerateSC at USC Alumni Center Gov. Roy Cooper extends stay-at-home order until May 8 Duke student continues to test positive for COVID-19 despite feeling fine Honda plant in Timmonsville to resume production on May 4 Coronavirus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression Man killed in Florence officer-involved shooting identified, four officers placed on administrative leave Clothing company offering a free mask to every American ‘so we can stop this thing in its tracks’ Trump ‘disagrees strongly’ with Kemp’s decision to reopen as Georgia doesn’t meet Phase One criteria Blue Angels and Thunderbirds to fly over US cities in honor of essential workers Rabid coyote confirmed in Florence; no known human exposures Watching for a few strong to severe storms this evening Number of coronavirus cases in North Carolina jumps to 7,600, 253 deaths Elizabeth Warren’s brother dies of coronavirus SCDC continues COVID-19 response as first inmates test positive Hurricane Matthew Recovery Program re-opens for homes in Marion or Horry County Bulldog named ‘Big Poppa’ goes viral over quarantine sadness ‘They are using small home scissors and knives’: Dermatologist urges people to stop removing their moles while in quarantine Clemson Board of Trustees approves tuition, mandatory fee freeze for 2020-21 academic year At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana Man struck by minivan multiple times, killed in hit-and-run on NC road, troopers say Death toll climbs to 66 as three more veterans die at Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke Surfside Beach woman’s mask-making effort produces more than 5,000 masks from T-shirts Coroner’s office identifies man killed after being hit by train in Lake City 20-year-old arrested in killing of NC college football player, police say Unemployment claims in SC down for first time since mid-March, national claims hit 26M since virus outbreak Target workers plan ‘sickout’ May 1, organizers say not enough virus protection 10-year-old girl who made hand-sewn masks for healthcare workers killed in ATV accident Prospects ready for their closeup on draft night from home Restaurant’s air conditioning tied to 9 COVID-19 cases among diners who sat near single infected person At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana Outdoor activity businesses in Horry Co. see boost, ‘naturally social distancing’