WBTW Articles: April 29, 2020

Sheriff’s office uses closed schools for training Short-term rental companies expect slow start after coronavirus ban is lifted Working to stay afloat: Value of livestock cut for Pee Dee cattle farm ‘Trolls’ went straight to homes. Movie theaters are fuming. Boeing to cut 10% of work force as 1Q revenue, profit slide Pair of fugitives arrested in Robeson County in connection with GA homicide Crews battle house fire in Hartsville ‘Some homes are not shelters but places of horror’: Man facing 16 charges after alleged tire iron attack on woman, DSS worker Robeson County man gets 9+ years for 20th criminal conviction One injured in shooting in Marion Watch: Will you see a meat shortage at the store? What lawmakers are doing to spike supply NCAA allows name, image and likeness compensation for student-athletes Lawmakers divided on Trump’s meat processing order Rain & storms tonight will move away tomorrow Heroes 4 Hire donating masks DHEC adds 29 additional COVID-19 deaths after reviewing death certificates Conway leaders hear about potential ‘nature-based’ flooding mitigation plan SC state parks prepare for upcoming reopening Conway small business will reopen on ‘a wing and a prayer’ waiting for phase two of funding List: What’s open in the Grand Strand, Pee Dee areas Lawmakers encourage states to allow hospitals to resume elective procedures Union at odds with Trump’s order for meat processors Some Texas businesses can reopen on Friday — but some lawmakers say it’s too soon Myrtle Beach task force releases recommendations for re-opening House Democrats push for support for federal support for public service workers House opts not to meet in person next week; plans underway to ensure safe return to Capitol Rain & storms tonight will move away tomorrow Florence Red Wolves, Coastal Plain League suspend season until July 1 Lumberton named co-champions for boys basketball by the NCHSAA Man wanted in connection with vehicle break-ins in Market Common area taken into custody Popular seafood restaurant closes on Shem Creek, property sold for $7M SC coronavirus death toll surpasses 200; 130 new cases reported Police: Multiple people inside Myrtle Beach bar against executive order Police: Man arrested for kidnapping, assaulting woman in Myrtle Beach State Superintendent creates task force for recommendations on summer, fall school operations Company says drug proved effective against COVID-19 in US study; first to pass strict test Federal social distancing guidelines to expire Walmart offers pick-up service for wine and beer at these local stores St. James High among 10 best high schools in SC Starbucks plans to reopen 90% of its company-operated stores by early June Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment Navy to widen carrier probe, delaying decision on commander Students at local colleges, universities should hear about federal relief money this week Highway patrol on scene of crash on I-95 in Florence County Person killed after pick-up truck crosses center line, strikes semi-truck head on in Florence Co. Where’s my stimulus check? IRS upgrades its payment tracker State lawmakers call on SC House of Reps. to end Gov. McMaster’s executive orders, allow businesses to reopen 13-year-old charged with 3 counts of attempted murder in Conway D.A. warns public of 7 ‘high-risk’ sex offenders released in California amid coronavirus pandemic EXCLUSIVE: taking a look inside a Tyson plant amidst COVID-19 Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 29, 2020 McMaster, Evette to take part in AccelerateSC meeting at 2PM; Graham, Scott to participate WATCH: Police patrol social distancing on the beach with drone video Mommy Minute: Family turns quarantine boredom into picture perfect project Giant asteroid will fly by Earth Wednesday, close enough to see by telescope City of Marion extends curfew Man arrested after Conway police respond to ‘waving a gun’ call ‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘Life of Pi’ actor Irrfan Khan dies at 54 Kentucky Gov. apologizes to Tupac Shakur over COVID-19 unemployment claim Color the Weather: Lani Kai Color the Weather: Janiyah Color the Weather: Savannah Darlington CO. Council on Aging provides free meals to seniors Sunny and warm afternoon; Shower and storm chances return Thursday morning NFL cornerback, former Clemson player arrested in SC Father of 7 arrested in Florida on 125 charges of child pornography, sheriff’s office says GDP report to show virus-damaged economy falling into recession Anti-vax groups target COVID vaccine before one even exists Dogs found wrapped in plastic bags inside a Nevada dumpster didn’t survive, police say Costco requiring face coverings for shoppers Mattel honors ‘everyday heroes’ of coronavirus pandemic with new collectibles A strange year coming to end: HS teachers say seniors meshing pandemic life with classwork Lawyer: Honduran teen deported despite claims father sexually abused her back home Mail fraud suspect named Speedy Gonzalez arrested in Georgia Largest U.S. mall operator to reopen 49 shopping centers in 10 states Justin Amash announces bid for presidency as Libertarian Warm and breezy today, storms move in tonight Florence Flea Market reopens; family business back up and running