WBTW Articles: April 9, 2020

CCU students track coronavirus data in real-time Clemson’s Aamir Simms takes a chance on NBA Draft, still eligible to return Horry County leads SC in unemployment claims as state is inundated with phone calls When will I get my stimulus check? Payments expected to start next week Buoys on the Boulevard feeds nurses around the Grand Strand 1 killed in motorcycle crash in Horry Co. Man accused in 2017 deadly shooting in Hartsville released from jail on bond UPDATE: Missing Robeson County man has been found safe Senator sells stocks while ethics group calls for investigation Dems want universal vote-by-mail during COVID-19 pandemic but GOP is pushing back Community donations save a Carolina Forest business from closure Deputies investigate homicide in Darlington Co. As first stimulus check looms, lawmakers working towards next round of relief Police: Conway woman faces DUI charge after crashing with 2-month-old in car COVID-19 racial disparities: Lawmakers call for action Baptist association in Loris offers ‘no questions asked’ food give-away Cooler weekend ahead; Watching for storm potential Sunday into Monday Surfside Beach will furlough town employees Horry County 911, Police Department urge public to use non-emergency line for social distancing calls Cooler weather heading into the weekend Nonprofit “overwhelmed” with requests for care packages for isolated pediatric cancer patients ‘Paycheck Protection’ may run out of stimulus cash USDA confirms bird flu case in commercial turkey flock in Chesterfield Co. What we’ve learned about fired FCSO Lt. Mark Fuleihan since his arrest Rep. Don Beyer and other lawmakers call for stricter COVID protocols at airports Cooler weather moves in tonight Democrats block new virus aid as lawmakers squabble over funding Lawmakers press Bureau of Prisons for answers on new coronavirus procedures 19-year-old Conway man charged with murder in shooting death Tidelands Health to furlough some employees, reduce pay due to COVID-19 President Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold Thursday briefing 241 new cases of coronavirus in SC, 8 in Horry Co.; 2,792 cases total in the state How to safely re-enter your home after essential work or trips to stop the spread of COVID-19 Truck drivers find signs they’re not welcome while delivering the goods we need UPDATE: Search for missing swimmer in North Myrtle Beach now a recovery effort Police: Florence man assaulted, cut victim’s head with knife Georgia bar owner removes $3,714 worth of bills stapled to the walls to give to unemployed staff 16.8M Americans thrown out of work as economic toll rises NC sees coronavirus-related deaths jump by 19%, nearly 400 hospitalized SC Dept. of Education launches new website offering digital teaching, learning resources Stimulus check calculator: How much will I receive? When will I get it? Very warm today before a brief cool down. Strong to severe storms possible for Easter and Monday 2nd Horry Co. Schools nutrition services employee positive for COVID-19 Fed announces $2.3 trillion in additional lending as virus outbreak continues SCDEW: Over $18M paid in unemployment benefits to South Carolinians Record 16.6 million have sought US jobless aid since virus North Myrtle Beach non-emergency phone lines restored ‘Congratulations and enjoy this special time together’: Surfside Beach Police Dept. family grows by 2 Migrant mother says border agents endangered her life while giving birth UPDATE: NC toddler at center of Amber Alert safe, father arrested after mother stabbed, police say Logan’s Roadhouse locations in Carolinas to stay open as others across nation close One more warm day before a big cool down News13’s partnership with Harvest Hope Food Bank in efforts to raise money for Coronavirus Relief Fund