WBTW Articles: June 3, 2020

June 3
Julian Betton discusses his push to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana in Myrtle Beach Adams, Muldrow named Lake City varsity basketball coaches George Floyd’s full autopsy released, provides clinical details Deputies: Lumberton man set woman’s home on fire, stole her car New Starbucks raising traffic concerns at busy Horry County intersection 4 injured in head-on crash in Horry County One dead, two injured in shooting in Pembroke Deputies investigate deadly armed robbery in Robeson County Don’t throw it out: What to do if you trashed your stimulus debit card Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s death Senate passes fix for small-business coronavirus relief Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue Scattered thunderstorms to end the week ‘We’ll know what’s coming at us:’ HCFR installs new weather stations to monitor conditions Lawmaker on George Floyd’s death: ‘We still live in a racist country’ How Americans respond to death of George Floyd, protests, and how Trump has handled it Capitol Hill protesters call on lawmakers for action on policing Three local police departments awarded grant to hire additional officers 3 injured in 5 vehicle crash on Hwy 544 in Conway WATCH: Kids ask healthcare superheroes questions on ‘Coronavirus House Calls’ | June 6-7 ‘George Floyd latest in modern day lynchings’ Tim Scott, others reintroduce Walter Scott Notification Act Scattered thunderstorms to end the week Obama holds town hall to discuss police reform in the wake of George Floyd’s death Exclusive poll shows support for George Floyd protests, disapproval of Trump’s response 235 new COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths announced, DHEC urges everyone to take measures to protect themselves Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic House Of Blues Restaurant & Bar reopens for dine-in, takeout, and delivery Seven Chants named to preseason Athlon Sports 2020 All-Sun Belt team Protesters march in downtown Florence following the death of George Floyd Riverfront Playground in Conway closed due to flooding Murder charge upgraded in Floyd case, 3 other cops charged Teen says moment in viral protest video opened his eyes WATCH LIVE: SC Legislative Black Caucus holding news conference in Columbia Stadium-sized asteroid to make ‘relatively close’ approach toward Earth at 3 million miles ‘Needed protecting’; WWII flag stolen from Reno city hall amid protest returned Gov. Cuomo reads Bible in response to Trump photo outside DC church HCPD to add 15 new officers to department, approved through grant Dollywood, Splash Country begins phased reopening June 15 with new safety guidelines Man convicted of killing, dismembering Horry County woman wants new trial Color the Weather: Faith Color the Weather: Ford Color the Weather: Cody Color the Weather: Jaden Color the Weather: Lojein Color the Weather Jaxhon Gov. Cooper says it’s ‘unfortunate’ GOP didn’t want to make changes to keep people safe 2nd person dies in Marion County crash South Carolina needs paid poll managers for next week’s primary election Controversial radio hosts fired over racially charged comments Helping Florence Flourish to hold community silent prayer, address the death of George Floyd Tidelands Health revises COVID-19 testing schedule, larger venues to accommodate larger crowds Newsfeed Now: Protests across America morning update – June 3, 2020 Coronavirus concerns drive up RV sales Activists, police react to de-escalation near governor’s mansion COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, marches, health experts warn More than 60 arrested after downtown Tampa protest, police say At least 11 killed during US protests over the death of George Floyd, many of them black Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl in SC WATCH: Surveillance video shows looters breaking into Charleston restaurant George W. Bush issues statement on ‘brutal suffocation’ of George Floyd: ‘It is time for us to listen’ Virginia brewing Co: Free beer and $20K to hike Appalachian trail Tropical Storm Cristobal a little stronger WATCH: NY Police shove, make AP journalists stop covering protest ‘If you can say you can’t breathe, you’re breathing:’ Mississippi mayor apologizes for tweets on George Floyd Former President Barack Obama to address protests in first on-camera comments ‘Dangerous’: Around world, police chokeholds scrutinized Curfews give sweeping powers to cops, often flouted GOP convention to be pulled from North Carolina, Trump says Nation’s streets calmest in days, protests largely peaceful Son of retired police captain killed by looters pleads: ‘Step back from what you’re doing’ Mostly sunny with more humidity and warmer weather