WBTW Articles: March 20, 2020

March 20
Dustin Johnson Golf School open for golfers & lessons in Murrells Inlet Color the Weather: Katherine Color the Weather: I’vonna – JC Lynch Elementary Those paying off student loans can suspend payments with no interest for 60 days over COVID-19 Garth Brooks to livestream concert for those stuck at home Local animal hospital runs curbside services amid COVID-19 outbreak Local peanut farmers donate over 1500 jars of peanut butter during COVID-19 outbreak Florence man charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature Darlington County Board of Education votes unanimously to provide bonuses to bus drivers, cafeteria workers SC police department hands out toilet paper instead of tickets Florence Co. elderly person among 2 new deaths reported in SC due to coronavirus Local group works to make sure healthcare workers, first responders can shop amid coronavirus outbreak Crash on Hwy 17 in Little River closes southbound lanes Trump invokes wartime measure in coronavirus fight Coronavirus: Kids stuck at home should go on these virtual Disney World rides Grand Strand Health restricts all visitors with limited exceptions Warm start to the weekend, ahead of a strong cold front Tidelands Health suspends hospital visitation 2 murder suspects in Myrtle Beach shooting released from jail on bond NC strip club dancers wash cars after coronavirus closes club New national poll: 70% of Americans worried about catching coronavirus 7-month-old baby tests positive for coronavirus in Kershaw Co., SC Darlington track president Kerry Tharp sends out message to fans MBPD, CCU Dept. of Public Safety increase patrols on beach amid coronavirus outbreak Senate working on bill to help Americans financially throughout pandemic 1st coronavirus cases in Florence, Darlington counties; 2 new in Horry Co. USA Swimming CEO wants Olympics postponed – not canceled – amid coronavirus pandemic News13’s Nicole Boone talks about crowds at beaches and other changes amid coronavirus concerns Exclusive Poll: Americans more concerned with finances than health amid coronavirus pandemic Gov. orders law enforcement to disperse crowds at SC beaches Stepmom case: Human remains found in Fla. tentatively identified as 11-year-old Gannon Stauch Ark. Governor, state leaders announce 96 confirmed coronavirus cases, intent to cancel ACT Aspire testing Robeson Co. man charged with murder in robbery, shooting death of another man Georgetown Co. deputies offer to pickup/deliver prescription medication to seniors, high-risk residents amid outbreak Most renters won’t receive protections under Trump proposal amid outbreak, AP reports New York joins California in locking down against the virus SCDOT says work continues on Socastee, Sea Mountain Highway swing bridges HTC to move to drive-thru, appointment-only services due to coronavirus outbreak Trump administration to restrict entry of people without documentation to US, citing virus threat Trump: US and Mexico to close shared border to non-essential travel to curb virus spread A hot start to the weekend followed by a cool down Olympic flame lands in Japan as doubts grow over Tokyo Games Mnuchin: Income tax filing deadline moved from April 15 to July 15 WATCH: News13’s Aaron Rhody recaps latest coronavirus updates Professionals address mental health impact amid COVID-19 pandemic Publix designating senior shopping hours, closing early due to COVID-19 California restaurant converts to general store amid coronavirus pandemic Florence Co. sheriff’s office makes arrest for child abduction out of North Carolina CCMF officials announce 6 new artists for June festival despite concerns about coronavirus Two Penn State students have COVID-19 after traveling abroad, have not returned to area From art classes to book clubs, teachers get creative with online learning during virus outbreak Small Business Administration approves Gov. McMaster’s request for disaster assistance Los Angeles to convert rec centers into homeless shelters in bid to slow coronavirus spread Deportation flights from South Texas halted due to COVID-19 fears State Dept. warns U.S. citizens not to travel abroad due to coronavirus Little River distillery making hand sanitizer to help fight coronavirus Events at Myrtle Beach Convention Center postponed or canceled amid coronavirus outbreak New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton tests positive for coronavirus Pregnant women moved into high-risk category for coronavirus, NC health director says Senators push for infrastructure plan in next coronavirus relief bill Lakers, Celtics players test positive for coronavirus Walmart to give cash bonuses to hourly associates, hire 150,000 additional workers California’s ‘stay at home’ order: what it means for business Preschool-aged child among latest cases of COVID-19 in Illinois county Amazon Prime Pantry temporarily closed due to coronavirus demand Near record warmth today with rain and cooler weather for the weekend