WBTW Articles: March 23, 2020

Burgess Elementary School teachers surprise students with parade as coronavirus forces families to “stay in their shells” PDRTA cancels some service to Myrtle Beach Homeschooling moms offer advice for extended break from classes Interactive map: COVID-19 testing vs. confirmed cases by state Lumberton man gets $3M bond after multiple rape, robbery charges; more victims possible Dems: Republicans’ coronavirus relief bill bails out corporations, not workers Best shows and movies coming to Netflix in April 2020 ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 23, 2020 Myrtle Beach man charged with voluntary manslaughter Sending a check to unemployed Americans has bipartisan support US athletes adjust to new norm amid virus concerns Honda plant in Timmonsville to suspend production due to coronavirus outbreak Florence County Detention Center take steps to protect inmates, staff Social distancing: Why it’s important to stay home during the COVID-19 outbreak US Olympian Kate Nye weighs in on virus impacts Dollar General looking to hire 50,000 employees before end of April Georgetown Co. Sheriff begins prescription drug pick-up and delivery service for seniors and high-risk people Senate struggles to agree on $2 trillion spending deal 3 Georgetown County deputies cleared in deadly shooting Unemployment claims up 400% in SC as workforce braces for coronavirus crisis Gun sales surge as coronavirus concerns grow Lawmakers push Trump to use Defense Production Act to compel manufacturers to produce masks, ventilators Several rounds of showers on the way with a big warm up mid week NCHSAA postpones spring sports until May 18 SC Attorney General’s office receives more than 200 price gouging complaints Horry County school bus drivers begin meal delivery for students Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months Senators push for remote voting as COVID-19 infection worries rise 103 new cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina for a total of 298; 2 new deaths Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson ‘feeling better;’ actor assures ‘we can figure this out’ Senate again fails to advance coronavirus stimulus bill as deal remains elusive Lowe’s donates $10 million to help medical professionals get much-needed protective gear ‘We must all assume we have the virus’: SC Gov. limits crowds to 3 Local food banks change operations, experience shortages because of coronavirus Gov. Hutchinson announces state tax filing delay for individuals, ADH secretary announces temporary closure of barbershops and salons Staley named Associated Press coach of the year Coronavirus Facts Not Fear: Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home Report: 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be postponed due to the coronavirus WATCH: NC Gov. Cooper extends school closings, expands business closures, restricts gathering sizes PG&E admits involuntary manslaughter in dozens of wildfire deaths Singer Rihanna donates $5 million in response to COVID-19 pandemic Here are the freebies companies are offering during coronavirus, from meditation to activity apps for the kids Ohio parishioners honk ‘hallelujahs’ in drive-in worship service No injuries after crews battle fire at building in Horry County Report: Teens attempt to set gazebo on fire in Myrtle Beach 3 charged in Myrtle Beach shooting appear in court, granted bond ‘A really big experiment’: Parents turn teachers amid virus Coronavirus FAQ: Disinfecting your devices and other things you should clean daily Rand Paul is 1st senator to report positive test for virus ‘It can happen quickly’: Nurse from NC volunteering in Italy warns Americans Alabama neighbors come together to sew face masks for healthcare workers FEMA, National Guard to aid three states hit hardest by coronavirus Bed Bath & Beyond closing all stores until April due to coronavirus concerns Team Canada pulls out of 2020 Summer Olympics, calls for games to be postponed due to oubreak Party not an option, family surprises 92-year-old with birthday parade Tokyo Olympics seem sure to happen — but in 2021, not 2020 Amber Alert issued for Ohio 1-year-old, suspect not child’s biological father Cloudy and cool weather continues today