WBTW Articles: June 9, 2020

“Second Chance Act” in North Carolina aims to help clear some criminal records Former Minneapolis officer charged in George Floyd’s death accused of voting illegally in Florida MB ambassador program approved, city council hears from public on policing concerns Joye beats Kirby, will face Yarborough for Florence County Sheriff 100% of precincts reporting in Dillon County Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis unofficially loses race to James Hudson Jr. ‘Cops’ officially canceled at Paramount Network, reports say Road closure inspires Ohio family to open ‘Oops, Wrong Way’ Cafe Mayor of Conway, husband test positive for COVID-19 Myrtle Beach arcade reopens with new electrostatic cleaning procedures Sen. Graham defeats 3 GOP challengers in quest for 4th term GOP senators confident their police reform bill can pass through Congress WBTW News13 sponsoring Red Cross blood drives Scattered thunderstorms continue ‘Defund the Police’: What does it really mean? Horry County polls see lighter voter turnout, increase in absentee voters Cracker Barrel testing sale of alcohol for first time ever Senator: Defunding the police would put lives in danger Scattered thunderstorms continue Lawmakers weigh in on defunding police debate Scammers get creative with new schemes during pandemic Longs man arrested for indecent exposure in North Myrtle Beach MUSC Health Florence announces COVID-19 testing sites West Virginia senator introduces bill to bring harsher punishments to COVID-19 scammers Lawmaker: Republicans had no input in new police reform bill Iran builds another fake aircraft carrier to attack amid tension with US DHEC announces 434 new cases of COVID-19, 11 new deaths IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms Man arrested after armed robbery at Myrtle Beach hotel NASCAR to re-introduce fans at select cup series races in June City of North Myrtle Beach cancels 4th of July fireworks show Deputies search for man who broke into Murrells Inlet Waffle House, made himself a meal Photos capture heartwarming moment between young girl, California officers Suspect in killing of retired police captain was once sentenced to 7 years but served no time MUSC COVID-19 testing site at Conway High School this week 2020 state, local Primary Election results Tidelands Health to increase testing at Pelicans Stadium after Horry Co. designated as COVID-19 hot spot Robeson County to hold virtual forum, discuss curbing traffic deaths Conway police investigating shots fired Children, ages 6, 8, 12, arrested after school break-in resulting in $50K in damage Wendy’s says its beef supply is almost back to normal Marion County man charged with impersonating court official, forgery to avoid being fired Coast Guard seizes $408 million worth of cocaine, marijuana SC health officials issue joint statement on need for social distancing, face masks FCSO: Missing Florence County woman found safe Color the Weather: Cody Man charged with 2 counts of felony DUI after Marion Co. crash given $100k bond, must wear GPS monitoring device Color the Weather: Jaden Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner: Indy 500 will only run with fans Newsfeed Now: George Floyd laid to rest; Hidden treasure uncovered Funeral service, burial held for George Floyd in Houston MB to install social distancing signs at 140 beach access points Changes in primary elections due to pandemic Very humid with scattered showers and storms Protesters hit by truck in Tennessee speak out George Floyd, whose death energized a movement, to be buried Forrest Fenn confirms treasure hidden in the Rocky Mountains has been found Q&A: State of Tokyo Olympics 2 1/2 months after postponement Marion PD: Murder suspect arrested in Ohio Healing Soldiers of War Ministry to donate first responder kits Dozens protest outside SC restaurant after owner’s social media posts CDC survey finds some Americans applying bleach to food to protect from coronavirus Missouri woman gets Marriam Webster to edit racism definition Still beside the queen at 99: Prince Philip to mark birthday Texas man holds sign on corner to address uncomfortable conversations on race Woman apologizes for moment of ‘anxiety, frustration and panic’ in outburst against Black Lives Matter protester Accused serial pancake restaurant burglar arrested by Myrtle Beach PD Warm and humid again today with more scattered storms 17-year-old murder suspect bonds out of jail in Florence County Loris man dies in Horry County hit-and-run; authorities search for driver