WBTW Articles: June 10, 2020

Horry County emerges as hotspot as coronavirus cases rise statewide ‘Now is not the time to relax:’ Mayor of Conway warns community that COVID-19 is still a threat A&E show ‘Live PD’ canceled, host confirms Gamecock pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski drafted by Pirates in 1st round MUSC Florence nurses kneel in honor of George Floyd Police: Two pedestrians hit by vehicle in Myrtle Beach crossed roadway when vehicle had green light George Floyd’s brother pleads with Washington lawmakers: ‘I am here to ask you to make it stop’ Family sues Myrtle Beach resort where 11-year-old drowned last year ‘Stop the pain’: George Floyd’s brother testifies on police reform Conway Sports and Fitness Center summer camp cancelled after employee tests positive for COVID-19 Two injured in ‘large fight’ at beach access in Myrtle Beach; police search for suspects George Floyd’s brother calls for Congress to act on police brutality Fired Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane out of jail on bond ‘Enough is enough:’ George Floyd’s brother calls for police reform during congressional hearing Scattered storms for the rest of the week Debate continues on how to safely reopen schools in the fall Conway Medical Center, MUSC host Coronavirus testing site as Horry County becomes virus ‘hot spot’ George Floyd’s brother testifies before Congress as they discuss how to reform policing Ford recalls roughly 2.5 million vehicles over door latch, brake problems ‘America on precipice of eviction tsunami’ MB Speedway officials look to ‘keep everybody safe’ during July Horry County Fair Lawmakers and experts look towards safety as schools plan to re-open Scattered storms for the rest of the week NASCAR to ban confederate flags at events and their properties Congress begins to discuss nationwide police reforms DHEC announces 528 new COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths SEC moving football media days to a virtual format this summer WATCH: Sprinklers spray seniors, field during Ashley Ridge High School graduation Florida dog found alive after being strangled by owner, tossed in bushes Tracking the Tropics: Keeping an eye on Gulf of Mexico as water temperatures get warmer Car shot, man charged with attempted murder in Longs Panthers remove embattled ex-owner Richardson’s statue Twitter tests new feature that recommends reading an article before sharing it Fisherman describes moment whale landed on boat Myrtle Beach milkshake shop brings dessert to a whole new level $2 million Mega Millions ticket sold in South Carolina Man in surgical mask, safety vest wanted in connection with Florence bank robbery Color the Weather: Faith Color the Weather: Ford Dr. Linda Bell expresses concern about COVID-19 in South Carolina Man married to missing kids’ mom charged with hiding remains Dog found alive after being strangled by owner, tossed in bushes Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during pandemic ‘Virus took my family away’: Couple with COVID-19 dies a day apart, leaving behind 5 children Calls for resignation after Texas mayor says she sees Black Lives Matter as ‘a threat to our lives’ MLS to resume season, continue to protect health of players ‘Stop the pain,’ a brother of George Floyd tells Congress Horry County police updates policy to ban certain restraint maneuvers Primary over, Harrison challenges Sen. Graham to debates North MB tourist finds possible megalodon tooth Myrtle Beach cancels weekly Wednesday night fireworks at oceanfront SC DHEC offers COVID-19 pop-up testing clinics, helps under-served communities Family of 91-year-old COVID-19 survivor shares story and celebrates her battle Newsfeed Now: Protest photo goes viral; COVID-19 survival story ‘Gone with the Wind’ pulled from HBO Max until it can return with ‘historical context’ U.S. Navy joins Marines in banning the Confederate flag Chad Daybell charged in case of missing Idaho kids Family of 91-year-old COVID-19 survivor shares story and celebrates her battle Photo from Greensboro protest becomes symbol of unity New York City to paint a street in each borough ‘Black Lives Matter’ North MB animal shelter sees increase in foster pets, new location to be built with generous donation Unsettled weather to bring warm and humid air with scattered showers and storms Uber Eats offers free delivery from black-owned restaurants Report: GOP expected to move Republican National Convention to Jacksonville Democratic nominee for Florence mayor will be decided in run-off election Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston Surviving in America’s Black Belt amid pandemic and job loss Bride to donate unused gown to essential worker or military bride Gov. Cooper closes ACE Speedway, declares facility is ‘imminent hazard’ Sneeze-guard makers can’t keep up with huge demand Bill and Ted return for another ‘excellent adventure’ Horry County Fair to return to Myrtle Beach Speedway July 3 ‘Gone with the Wind’ pulled from HBO Max until it can return with ‘historical context’ Bond denied for man accused of killing USC student, mistook him for Uber driver Woman attacked, killed by own dog while taking it for a walk Chance for thunderstorms, warm and humid weather to continue