WBTW Articles: June 4, 2020

Wilson holds signing day for 9 student-athletes VIDEO: Man injured after being shoved by police during protest in Buffalo Bicyclist accused of assaulting teens over protest flyers along Maryland trail Kanye West pays for college fund for George Floyd’s daughter, donates to other families City of MB cuts almost $10M from 2020-21 budget, addresses safety plans for protests Testimony: Shooter used racist slur as Arbery lay dying JC Penney to close stores in Myrtle Beach, Florence and Lumberton ‘Black or white, relax and have a beer’: Best friends invite community to chat over a brew FMU freezes tuition, fees for second consecutive year, addresses fall return to campus Senators press colleges on coronavirus safety plans to reopen campuses Francis Marion University to facilitate community forum on diversity Senate Dems: Republicans’ words aren’t enough to address police brutality, racial justice Lawmaker: US has had worst response to pandemic worldwide Lawmakers divided over Mattis’ criticism of Trump’s response to protests Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend US lawmakers worry about child abuse during pandemic, push for more funding to help Senator Tim Scott, others reintroduce bill to track officer-involved shootings at the national level From protests to policy: House leaders work on police reform measures Letecia Stauch charged after planning escape from prison Elephant dies after reportedly being fed pineapple filled with explosives Scattered thunderstorms through the weekend US senators: Can colleges reopen safely? CDC director admits country’s COVID-19 response shortcomings Judge advances murder case against 3 in Arbery death Conway Police respond to 3-vehicle crash on Hwy 501 NASCAR announces next phase of races for the summer State total for COVID-19 in SC surpasses 13,000 Myrtle Beach Police Department investigates series of burglaries Judge: $750K bail for 3 ex-officers accused in Floyd’s death AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan Shooting investigation in Myrtle Beach Testimony: Shooter used racist slur as Arbery lay dying George Floyd remembered at memorial service in Minneapolis SC superintendent of education apologizes to Lamar High student kicked out of graduation over dress code Parents in Texas arrested after 10-year-old tests positive for meth Georgetown law enforcement joins march for peace and justice ‘It was wrong then and it’s wrong now,’ Robert E. Lee statue in Virgina to be removed McLeod Health modifies visitation for Florence, Cheraw hospitals North MB Lowes donates 15 gallons of paint, helps humane society Authorities investigating YouTuber, husband who gave up custody of adopted son with autism Reopening SC may have led to spike in COVID-19 cases, health officials say 19-year-old woman charged with looting from businesses in downtown Charleston 2 injured in jet ski crash in Little River Showers and storms to finish the week WATCH LIVE: A peaceful rally in Florence to help spark change in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death WATCH: George Floyd Memorial in Minneapolis 3 charged in slaying of Ahmaud Arbery face court hearing Suspect identified in 2007 disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann Apple is tracking iPhones stolen from its stores Drew Brees apologizes for flag comments: ‘We all need to listen’ Newsfeed Now: Protests across America morning update – June 4, 2020 Some nursing homes allow visits again, loosen COVID-19 restrictions Moving from outrage to creativity: Oklahoma musicians,producers write songs to fight racial injustice Arkansas man delivers donuts to officers during protests COVID-19 has potential to spread during protests, marches, health experts warn Floridians stocking up on guns, ammunition during pandemic, civil unrest Almost 19,000 in SC filed for unemployment last week; county-by-county breakdown McMaster meets with state, local emergency management officials on hurricane preparedness Myrtle Beach City Council close to announcing new budget details 1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs Demonstrators take to downtown Florence Wednesday in peaceful protest ‘Armed and dangerous’ man wanted in Horry County ‘Wrong to say nothing’: Meghan Markle speaks out on racism More than 10,000 people have been arrested in protests White House fears resurgence of pandemic after protests Brazil to start testing COVID-19 vaccine, 2,000 to be tested Hong Kong outlaws insulting China’s national anthem Police: Well-coordinated thieves capitalize on protest chaos Police: NYPD officer ambushed, man who stabbed him shot NC police officers destroy medical station near protest Showers and storms return to end out the week Police: baby shot with ‘high-powered weapon’ Living Local Carolina: Watch Step-By-Step as Rainee Romero Donates Blood