WBTW Articles: June 5, 2020

Dillon County administrator speaks out about dismissal ‘It’s been continuous’: Socastee neighborhoods see significant Intracoastal Waterway flooding yet again Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination One dead after single-vehicle crash in Dillon County Man charged with assaulting group posting racial justice flyers along Maryland trail One injured in shooting in Galivants Ferry area 2 dogs die in hot car after AC fails while owner attends dog training lecture “No protection whatsoever”: Shooting survivor sues club owner, attorney says it could’ve been prevented Amazon trailers go up in flames in massive fire at California commercial building Murder suspect bonds out of jail in Darlington County Republicans, Democrats disagree on how to address police reforms Walmart pledges $100 million to advance racial equity Warm, humid weather for the weekend U.S. Navy serviceman charged in Ocean Blvd. shooting waives bond NFL Commissioner Goodell encourages players to ‘peacefully protest,’ admits ‘we were wrong’ Lawmakers press CDC in wake of decreased rate of child immunizations during pandemic Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand announce $100 million donation over next 10 years Gov. Cooper vetoes bill that would allow bars to reopen for outdoor service Half a million dollars to help Myrtle Beach leaders, legislators and outreach groups fight opioid epidemic Democrats want to eliminate qualified immunity doctrine Warm, humid weather for the weekend HCPD investigates reports of shots fired along Intracoastal Waterway DHEC announces 447 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths ‘I’m so sorry, all I want is a hug’: 12-year-old accused of leading Oklahoma police on wild chase Two injured in single-vehicle crash in Market Common area Living Local Spotlight: Well-Known Photographer and Best Selling Author, Gene Ho Entire BPD Emergency Response Team resigns, still work for police department UPDATE: Georgetown P.D. releases new information on fugitives accused of running over NYPD police officer Coast Guard sets no-wake zone for Intracoastal Waterway in Horry County Court orders mental competency evaluation for Letecia Stauch Police: Woman tried to flush drugs down Myrtle Beach motel toilet with infant present DC paints huge Black Lives Matter on street near White House Lumberton sets curfew for 9 p.m. over weekend Color the Weather: Jenna Minneapolis to ban police chokeholds in wake of Floyd death Color the Weather: Kane Color the Weather: Kamau Tracking the Tropics: Cristobal strengthens to tropical storm, watches in effect for parts of Gulf Coast Conway man dies in crash, injures others after high-speed chase through Lumberton NC has single-day record with 1,289 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours Darlington raceway allows fans to drive on track, helps VFW 82-year-old Trump supporter attacked while holding Trump sign Will of ‘Tiger King’ star Carole Baskin’s husband is a forgery, Florida sheriff says Robeson and Darlington Co. to hold Sunday rallies, discuss police brutality Sticky Fingers permanently closes Myrtle Beach area locations More unsettled weather for the weekend Trump hails job report, but unemployment rate still high Florence mayor endorses Myers Ervin as successor in Tuesday’s primary election CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Baby bear spotted in North Monroe Trooper says driver ran off the roadway in double-fatal crash in Marion Co. Topgolf to reopen on Monday with new safety protocols Myrtle Beach prepares for 2nd protest this Sunday in Market Common Local children’s author offers free virtual tutoring Look up tonight to catch a glimpse of the Strawberry Moon Living Local Carolina: Learn All About HELOC’S And What You Can Use Them For… It’s probably more than you think! On sad anniversary, few to mourn the D-Day dead in Normandy Newsfeed Now: A bat-wielding grandma; Oklahoma news crew becomes heroes Las Vegas Strip casinos reopen with Bellagio fountain show Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change Kanye West donates $2M, funds college tuition plan for George Floyd’s daughter North Myrtle Beach reopens city hall, public safety building for regular hours Horry-Georgetown law enforcement: committed to oath KFOR Chopper 4 crew spots, rescues missing swimmer in an Oklahoma river Chesterfield County sheriff tests positive for COVID-19 Protesters marched peacefully throughout the streets of Florence Thursday Bat-wielding 75-year-old grandmother confronts protesters in Michigan At least 10,000 march through downtown Nashville in peaceful protest Cross burned on Alabama highway overpass Sweet news, Friday is national donut day Looter returns stolen items to California business owner Study on safety of malaria drugs for COVID-19 retracted 8-year-old North Carolina girl dies after battling COVID-19 Family of six, two cats found dead in Texas garage No-kill shelter receives more than $300,000 donation Scattered storms for the weekend; cold front moves in on Sunday Person killed after being struck by car while crossing Hwy 17