WBTW Articles: April 28, 2020

Coker’s Jared Merrill looks ahead to coaching after having a stroke back in December South Strand beaches prepare for full reopening after pandemic restrictions lifted Horry County RV travel parks prepare to reopen North Carolina governor OKs NASCAR race at Charlotte Georgetown County puts ultraviolet light to use in combat against virus Surfside Beach lifts restrictions on beach activities, allows short-term rentals Warm tomorrow, storms tomorrow night Hillary Clinton becomes latest Democrat to endorse Biden Watch: White House rolls out COVID-19 ‘testing blueprint,’ but is it enough? Senior care facility in Florence has 47 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths South Carolina social distancing score drops to ‘F’; lowest score in the country White House unveils COVID-19 testing blueprint 33 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Robeson County Apple Maps now shows COVID-19 testing locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico Senators ask for review of prisons’ handling of coronavirus Lawmakers work to protect consumers from scammers, price gouging amid pandemic Georgetown Co. votes to reopen public beach access DeSantis visits DC to update Trump on Florida’s coronavirus response Effects of FDA confirmed hydroxychloroquine drug shortage felt along the Grand Strand Senator advocates for universal paid sick leave, says it could’ve slowed spread of virus in US Myrtle Beach police bust 5 in alleged theft ring, find drugs and stolen goods Goodwill reopens amid pandemic Warm tomorrow, storms tomorrow night DACA ruling could deport thousands on front lines Reports of PPE shortage at VA facilities raise questions from lawmakers Tractor-trailer driver dies after SUV crosses highway in Scotland County, NCHP reports 15 new coronavirus deaths reported by DHEC, including 3 in Horry County HCPD will ‘dispose of unexploded ordnance’ Tuesday afternoon Greensboro Coliseum in NC to host 2023 ACC men’s basketball tournament WATCH: President Trump speaks about supporting small businesses through Paycheck Protection Program Colorado man wins $1M Lottery jackpot twice on same day Bicyclist killed in crash with car in Darlington Co. Police: Man charged after punching police officer in the face in Myrtle Beach WATCH: Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette take part in AccelerateSC meeting Horry County to end short-term rental prohibition on April 30 US grapples with when to reopen schools Ocean Lakes Family Campground will open May 1; visitors from NY, NJ, CT excluded Carnival Sunshine leaving Charleston Family dog tests positive for coronavirus in North Carolina DHEC distributes 15 rapid-response testing devices, testing supplies to facilities across SC SC Army National Guard, nonprofit help hand out student meals in Horry County Dillon Co. coroner identifies victim in deadly shooting 101-year-old woman born during Spanish flu pandemic survives coronavirus TBI issues Endangered Child Alert for 9-year-old girl Spring weather continues today with shower and storm chances returning mid week Tidelands Health donates 1,500+ hand-sewn masks to area organizations HCFR crews respond to structure fire in Socastee area JetBlue to require all customers to wear face coverings during travel Trump urges states to consider opening schools before summer Medical lab announces first consumer-ordered antibody test for coronavirus Myrtle Beach council reopens beach access, postpones vote on reopening accommodations NC woman’s remains found in trunk of her car; suspect arrested Doctor who recovered from coronavirus dies by suicide, police say Gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from coronavirus complications Japan Medical Assn: Tokyo Olympics difficult without vaccine Sunny and warmer today, rain returns Wednesday night