WBTW Articles: April 7, 2020

Businesses near The Murrells Inlet Marshwalk struggle to stay open ‘It’s a crucial time’: Coronavirus lockdown strands Myrtle Beach family in Colombia while adopting child UPDATE: ‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Georgetown Co. turns himself in College Board offering free virtual AP Exam prep; exams to be taken online in May Reports: Country artist John Prine dead at 73 after battle with COVID-19 ‘Pharma Bro’ wants out of prison to research coronavirus Teachers and students adjusting to home schooling; rural students face challenges with internet Microsoft engineer adapts fan-tracking app for COVID-19 use Companies across the U.S. work to combat COVID-19 any way they can Gibson Cancer Center rolls out curbside treatment to protect patients Can your pet get coronavirus? What about in their fur? Local grocery store makes changes to follow “home or work” order Exclusive: Dr. Fauci explains what’s next for the U.S. in the coronavirus battle Wife watches virus-stricken husband die from a distance ‘Zoom-bombing’: What it is and how to prevent it from happening during your next call China’s virus pandemic epicenter Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown 16-year-old pilot flies medical supplies to rural hospitals Congressman Tom Rice talks coronavirus testing and federal financial help Little Caesars donating 1 million pizzas to first responders Dr. Fauci: ‘We need to put our foot on the accelerator’ to see an end to COVID-19 pandemic Southport cancels Fourth of July celebration, events through Labor Day Warm weather will continue through Thursday Georgia senator sends private jet to bring stranded Florida cruise ship passengers home MUSC Florence sees 629 at drive-through; donation of supplies encouraged Four suspects arrested in ‘rash of breaking and entering’s’ in Lumberton Concerns about housing crisis after coronavirus Attorney’s offices nationwide tasked with investigating coronavirus scams City of Florence lifts boil water advisory for Alligator Road area Lawmakers worry that rural hospitals could be overwhelmed if faced with outbreak SC police officers rescue ducklings from drain, reunite them with momma duck Computer issues at SBA said to hold up small business loans Police in Texas arrest teen who claimed she was intentionally spreading coronavirus Warm weather continues through Thursday SC coroners ask if they must release names of COVID-19 dead President Trump pledges additional $250B in small business relief, attacks WHO over coronavirus pandemic Athletes already qualified for Tokyo Games get to keep spots SCEMD sends out public alert: ‘Home or Work’ order now in effect DHEC: 187 new cases of coronavirus in SC, 15 new in Horry Co DHEC updates cases by ZIP codes, through Monday, April 6 NASCAR announces 15 nominees for 2021 Hall of Fame class St. James High School donates medical supplies to Tidelands Health Body by Bill: Bill Murray creates workout video to support local gym Florence man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor, child porn Horry County leaders give update on coronavirus efforts Lowe’s will close stores Easter Sunday to give employees ‘much-deserved day off’ US coronavirus death toll tops 11,000 Woman caught after escaping custody in Florence County, sheriff’s office says Worker at Georgia-Pacific Darlington plant tests positive for COVID-19 NY records 731 new coronavirus deaths in its worst day yet, bringing total deaths to over 5,400 Police chief: NY man placed in custody after violating quarantine order in Lake City New coronavirus cases reported in Scotland, Robeson and Columbus counties HCPD investigates deadly shooting near Conway Color the Weather: Tionna – Rosenwald Elementary Color the Weather: Javon Warm afternoon with a few showers and storms Lanes of Hwy. 501 in Conway blocked as crews respond to 2-car rollover crash ‘with entrapment’ North Carolina reports 2,870 COVID-19 cases, 33 deaths, 270 hospitalized Sheriff: ‘Get yours and your kids’ burial policy paid up’ if you won’t stay away from crowds As U.S. marks 10,000 coronavirus deaths, Trump hopeful situation will improve Supermoon: This week’s full moon will be the biggest and brightest of the year Man handcuffed in front of daughter at Colorado park for allegedly violating social distancing ‘I suffered’: NC man shared COVID-19 experience, thanks hospital workers he says saved him Warm again today with a few afternoon storms. More “non-essential” businesses close