WBTW Articles: March 24, 2020

Marlboro Co. School District sending out about 1,900 lunches a day Waffle House closes 365 restaurants amid coronavirus pandemic Conway fire crews put out large fire at Joey’s Riverwalk Grille Florence man shot multiple times by volunteer constable files lawsuit Rep. Tom Rice wants more money for tourism recovery in coronavirus rescue package Tidelands Health seeks help sewing elastic straps on respirators PDRTA sees dip in ridership, ups cleaning efforts as virus spreads Is abortion an essential surgery? Decisions to halt elective procedures spark debate Charleston City Council approves ‘stay at home’ ordinance SC counties request locations of COVID-19 patients, testing priority for first-responders ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 24, 2020 With Senate stalled on COVID-19 relief bill, Pelosi accused of ‘hijacking’ crisis 2 new coronavirus deaths in SC: 1 in Horry Co. and 1 in Florence Co. Clinical trials underway for drugs that show promise fighting coronavirus ‘Do the right thing’: BBB encourages rental property owners to offer refunds, reschedule canceled trips Thousands of stolen N95 masks recovered, donated Sam’s Club announces special hours and ‘concierge pickup’ for seniors Coast RTA eliminates some trips, adds extra buses to others for social distancing Senators look for options to protecting Americans’ right to vote Reward up to $6K for info leading to conviction in murder of retired Conway police lieutenant Color the Weather: Janiyah Color the Weather: Diamond NC woman recovering from coronavirus has a warning for others Pennsylvania man faces charges for deliberately coughing near elderly man who was wearing medical face mask Vandals pull over 500 new plantings from Tybee Island sand dunes Clinical trials begin for drugs that might help treat coronavirus symptoms Classifying ‘Essential Employees’ in the COVID-19 pandemic 90-year-old woman makes full recovery from coronavirus L.A. County coronavirus death toll climbs, includes teen whose death is still under investigation Trump hopes to lift social distancing guidelines by Easter Travel organizations call on Congress for help amid virus pandemic Grand Strand tourism industry, Airbnb owners take a hit from COVID-19 Showers and fog through early Wednesday followed by sunshine and warmer temperatures Trump would like to see portions of country “reopened” by Easter 44 new coronavirus cases identified in SC, total now at 342 Local musicians host virtual performances during coronavirus pandemic Athletes left with questions after Tokyo Olympics postponed Panthers release former NFL MVP Cam Newton South Carolina schools will remain closed through the month of April LIVE: Horry County leaders hold briefing on COVID-19 Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak What you need to know today about the virus outbreak Myrtle Beach Speedway makes changes to upcoming events, including spring break nationals event Robeson County reports 2nd case of coronavirus Man charged with murder in connection with deadly Dillon Co. shooting FDTC postpones spring 2020 graduation due to coronavirus ‘Don’t be arrogant’: Ohio spring breaker who said ‘if I get the corona, I get the corona’ issues apology Reaction to Olympics postponement, and why the decision took so long Man faces charges for deliberately coughing near elderly person wearing medical face mask, police say North Carolina man arrested for coronavirus hoax at Walmart Tokyo Olympics officially postponed to 2021 by International Olympic Committee due to virus outbreak Audible is offering free audiobooks for kids stuck at home Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021 UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months At a glance: Nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package Abducted Perry County baby found safe and unharmed, suspect in custody Showers continue today ahead of a warm front