WBTW Articles: March 16, 2020

Myrtle Beach chamber of commerce educates businesses, visitors, residents about coronavirus Conway man charged with criminal sexual conduct with a boy, 11 to 14 years of age Man in custody after a woman was shot in Bennettsville NC sees number of coronavirus cases move to 35 Florida primary still on despite coronavirus pandemic Horry County police charge man with attempted murder in 2018 stabbing Coronavirus worries: Virginia senators want US to stop relying on foreign-made pharmaceuticals Man previously wanted in Longs double murder arrested Pee Dee schools adapt to COVID-19 closures with technology Motorcyclist dies in Maxton crash Dollar General stores to dedicate first hour after opening to senior shoppers Patient at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital tests positive for coronavirus Bill would create federal agency to protect Americans’ data NASCAR postpones all races through May 3, including Food City 500 McDonald’s closing dining areas; still offering drive-thru, delivery, take-out amid coronavirus pandemic Senate waiting for coronavirus relief bill, House still has to OK corrections 7 million in 6 Bay Area counties in California ordered to shelter in place Trump says coronavirus crisis could last until July or August Congressional leaders prepare to work from home if necessary to stop spread of coronavirus Judge blocks Trump administration’s food stamp work requirements Census Bureau forms Coronavirus Task Force Legends in Concert closing down shows for at least 3 weeks COVID-19: Understanding the difference… Social distancing, isolation, quarantine Part of Old Hwy 17 in North Myrtle Beach to be shut down for hours due to water main break Robeson Co. schools pick-up sites for free student meals Local restaurant works to feed students during coronavirus school shut down Sun Belt Conference, CCU cancels all organized athletics activities Clouds & Showers Tuesday, then warming up Horry County police announce social distancing changes Darlington Co. Schoool District free breakfast, lunch locations Update: Horry County closes libraries, rec center and more Georgetown Co. closes parks and recreation facilities; declares state of emergency Dow dives nearly 3000 points on fears virus will cause recession 5 new coronavirus cases identified in SC, total now at 33 Actor Idris Elba tests positive for COVID-19 Ms. Petty’s Class – Burgess Elementary SCHSL suspends spring sports until at least April 5th President Trump issues new recommendations, including limiting gatherings to less than 10 people To curb spread of coronavirus, massive shutdowns underway across US College Board cancels May SAT, plans possible at-home AP tests Trudeau closes Canada border to non-citizens Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau closes country’s border to non-citizens amid pandemic; Americans exempt Supreme Court postpones arguments because of virus outbreak Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st shot given to volunteer Coronavirus quarantine: Things to do at home with your kids while schools are closed Clouds to start off the week School lunch pick-up info for Horry County, other districts DHEC reports 1st death related to COVID-19 in SC UPDATE: Florence County coroner identifies woman found dead in Florence Monday, suspect identified Color the Weather: Desmond – Academy of Hope Charter School City of Conway closes buildings to public ‘limit personal contact and potential exposure’ to coronavirus MUSC Health expects better access to COVID-19 testing for patients due to federal waiver from the FDA Doctor answers coronavirus questions: How long will it spread? New testing availability? 1 person receiving treatment at hospital after shooting in Myrtle Beach PHOTOS: China relaxes travel restrictions in Hubei, deaths across the reach more than 6,500 LIST: States that have closed restaurants and bars to dine-in customers Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid outbreak Cloudy and cool to start the week