WBTW Articles: May 14, 2020

Waccamaw Indian tribe receives federal aid to feed members during pandemic Myrtle Beach man charged in deadly shooting near Surfside Beach; victim identified Coroner identifies 62-year-old man killed in lawnmower accident in Marion County List of Horry County Schools graduation plans by high school House Republicans say China should be held accountable for coronavirus spread Local gym prepares to reopen, focuses on small group training Don’t wander streets of Tijuana looking for beer, officials warn Deputies: Driver arrested, passenger wanted after two-county chase SC restaurant uses blow-up dolls to make restaurant look full, ensure social distancing NASCAR announces upcoming June schedule 60 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Robeson County, 1 new death Sunny and warmer weather through the weekend ‘No one is above the law’: Lawmakers respond to Burr stepping down as intel chair amid stock sales investigation Senate Republicans continue to spar over additional coronavirus aid to states Small businesses say PPP loans not flexible enough City of Marion honors graduating seniors with parade ‘Welcome Back’ Horry County Committee discusses allocating relief funds, marketing for summer travel HEROES Act would give $1 trillion to state, local governments to help stay afloat during pandemic US lawmakers look at possibly extending duration of Paycheck Protection Program Senate to make adjustments to Paycheck Protection Program Myrtle Beach police search for robbery suspect MUSC to conduct free COVID-19 testing in Hartsville Alabama father charged with torture and willful abuse of baby girl Sunny, warm weather will last through the weekend Kenny Chesney postpones 2020 tour including stop in Nashville due to COVID-19 Georgia men accused in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery hire attorneys Jeff Bezos projected to be world’s first trillionaire as coronavirus pushes Amazon profits Former Florence Co. Sheriff’s Lieutenant indicted on public corruption ‘It’s a miracle:’ Florence woman, 68, recovers from COVID-19 after 54 days in the hospital 172 new coronavirus cases in SC, 8,189 total; county-by-county breakdown Alleged drug smuggler has COVID-19 and ties to cartel, CBP says Florence 3 to hold modified in-person graduation ceremony Tidelands Health nurse line answering calls from residents about COVID-19 Deputies: Timmonsville man arrested after inappropriate physical contact with juvenile Privacy groups: TikTok app violating children’s privacy Tracking the Tropics: First named Atlantic storm of 2020 could form in coming days Lumberton man faces felony charge after 15-year-old died in crash Return to Racing: First live sporting event in months kicks off in the Carolinas Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan WATCH LIVE: SC Superintendent Spearman leading AccelerateED meeting 2 workers at Robeson Co. Campbell’s plant positive for COVID-19 Warm weather continues through the weekend as we watch for tropical development Color the Weather: Janiah Color the Weather: Gavin NC Sen. Burr temporarily steps aside as Senate Intelligence chairman, cites FBI probe of stock trading Color the Weather: Cody Color the Weather: Savanna Color the Weather: Christian Color the Weather: Jontrel At least 9,115 out of 16,500+ recover from COVID-19 in North Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette urges participation in 2020 Census or SC could lose important funding North Carolina reports 691 new COVID-19 cases, marking the largest single-day increase Publix expanding store hours as US continues reopening process Black delivery driver blocked into Oklahoma neighborhood by HOA president Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race NC nurse to be honorary grand marshal at Darlington Raceway Husband watches wife deliver baby via Zoom while being treated for COVID-19 in same hospital Charlotte to host 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Horry County holds ‘Welcome Back Committee’ meeting 36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit Duplin Winery donates 15,000 gallons of sanitizer, groceries to employees $25 fresh produce vouchers available for adults 60+ in SC, including those in Pee Dee, Grand Strand Woman accused of throwing bottle of bodily fluids through Taco Bell drive-thru window SC unemployment claims down for 4th week; county breakdown of numbers Horry Co. fire crews respond to mobile home fire near Conway Florence Co. sheriff candidate sues Darlington Co. Sheriff’s Office, claims wrongful termination ‘Chapo’ hitman ‘Chino Antrax’ vanishes from custody in California The warming trend will continue through the weekend