WBTW Articles: June 1, 2020

June 1
Horry County high school seniors get ready to graduate during coronavirus pandemic On the spot where George Floyd died, his brother urges calm Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office, community comes together for morning of prayer MBPD releases aerial footage of Sunday’s walk with protesters Police in Ohio looking for man allegedly involved in protesters destructive acts Woman arrested in Myrtle Beach, charged with murder in death of pregnant NC woman Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane season is officially underway Medical examiner lists George Floyd’s death as homicide Sunny, nice weather continues Trump wants governors to ‘dominate’ protesters Congressional Black Caucus drafting police reform bills California lawmakers hope to give voice to protestors’ concerns while condemning violence, looting FEMA head urges hurricane prep in midst of coronavirus pandemic Pres. Trump threatens to deploy military if states don’t stop violent protests US lawmakers split on President Trump’s claim to declare Antifa a terrorist organization House Republicans’ lawsuit seeks to stop proxy voting by members ‘A very peaceful protest’: Myrtle Beach leaders, protesters respond to Sunday’s George Floyd demonstration Renfrow’s contract as athletic director not renewed by Horry County schools Gov. McMaster sings at West Florence High School graduation Sunny, nice weather continues Police arrested 26 during Sunday protest for disorderly conduct or violating curfew ‘My heart is broken’: Lawmakers weigh in on protests across the nation Coroner identifies bicyclist killed in crash Friday in Florence Tidelands Health to allow visitors with some restrictions Simms withdraws from NBA draft, will return to Clemson for his senior season Family autopsy: Floyd asphyxiated by sustained pressure COVID-19 deaths in SC hit 500, 297 new cases announced Take the Quiz: How well do you know hurricanes? Myrtle Beach preparing for more possible protests Where do tropical systems form in the Atlantic? ‘It’s the right thing to do’: People out cleaning up streets after weekend protests NYC mayor eyeing curfew after violence flares amid protests Third named storm likely as 2020 Atlantic hurricane season begins Presbyterian College to begin fall semester early WATCH: ‘Agitator’ apprehended by protesters, handed over to police Sunny and nice this afternoon Violence-stricken cities clean up, brace for more unrest Frontier requiring temperature checks for passengers, crew before boarding Trump slams governors as ‘weak,’ urges crackdown on protests More than 1,000 tested during free Tidelands Health COVID-19 testing in Myrtle Beach ‘It’s the right thing to do’: People out cleaning up streets after weekend protests Springmaid Pier opening to be delayed after a lightning strike City of Darlington clerk of court fired after posting on Facebook about riots Former Florence County deputy charged with misconduct in office Conway Police Department to conduct safety checkpoints throughout June North Myrtle Beach re-opens facilities, social distancing still top priority The different threats of a hurricane Flood warnings continue for several rivers in our area LOTR cast reunites while apart, raises money to help feed kids 1 person hit on bike in Horry County, taken to hospital Lego unveils Lamborghini model kit WATCH: Driver rescued from out-of-control SUV, breaks stopped working Family of passenger who died of COVID-19 sues Carnival and Princess cruises Homeless Florida student to graduate as valedictorian Federal officials investigating if extremist groups infiltrated protests Semi rolls into protesters, no apparent injuries Protests reducing COVID-19 testing, could be ‘giving the virus another head start’ Father drowns at NC beach after trying to rescue wife, son in rip current Trump took shelter in White House bunker as protests raged Virus-proofing sports facilities, outdoor facilities have high contaminant potential, experts say Civil unrest could influence Biden’s search for running mate US heads into a new week shaken by violence and pandemic George Floyd’s son, ‘Violent protests solve nothing’ 2 Atlanta investigators fired in ‘excessive force’ arrests Sunny and mild to start the week Red Springs man arrested on drug charges after search