WBTW Articles: May 19, 2020

May 19
Hartsville campaign helps local small businesses ‘to get back on their feet’ Coronavirus reduces Horry County’s proposed budget by $22 million, government applies for federal aid Rain postpones NASCAR Xfinity race at Darlington to Thursday afternoon 5 narcotics, firearms arrests made after Marlboro Co. operation Evacuation routes: Know your zone ‘It’s ok to go’: Husband and wife die within hours of each other; deaths related to coronavirus Storm Surge Map: Here’s how to find yours A look back at Hurricane Florence, the 9th most destructive storm in the U.S. Hurricane names for 2020: Arthur to Wilfred Video games, Esports booming during coronavirus isolation White House announces relief program to help nation’s farmers and ranchers Senate GOP lawmakers discuss possible next steps in coronavirus relief funding Traveling educator helps parents spot drug addiction Wet weather continues through Thursday ‘Is it enough?’: Mnuchin, Powell testify on country’s economic response to COVID-19 Downtown Myrtle Beach restaurants are understaffed and hiring Treasury, Fed update senators on coronavirus relief rollout South Carolina Responds: Your COVID-19 Questions Answered Republican Mike Garcia sworn in as California’s newest member of Congress Horry Co. Council to take up second reading of next year’s budget Local travel advisor: The pandemic is the ‘largest interruption in travel since 9/11’ Wet weather continues through Thursday Report: Trump is refusing to unveil Obama’s portrait at the White House U.S. Marshals offering reward for information on SC fugitive DHEC: Confirmed coronavirus cases surpass 9,000 in South Carolina Florence woman charged after allegedly stealing a trailer while a child was with her Carole Baskin of ‘Tiger King’ fame is selling leopard-print face masks Police are investigating a shooting that injured one person on South Church Street in Florence Both previously wanted Myrtle Beach shooting suspects now in custody West Florence HS teacher wins scholarship from Coker University Free meals for seniors 60+ in Horry County offered this Friday Multi-vehicle crash slows traffic near Highway 501, Carolina Forest Boulevard Aides scramble to defend Trump’s use of unproven drug America is running out of thermometers 2020 Conway Riverfest canceled because of Coronavirus concerns Pier 1 plans to permanently close all its stores ‘I’ll kill you and gut you like a pig’: Man arrested after attempted stabbing in Horry Co., report says Wet weather sticks around through most of this week Living Local Carolina: HGTC has a new Mascot. Meet Chomp the Gator! Tidelands Health, DHEC offer free COVID-19 testing along the Grand Strand SC Red Cross offers virtual care for families who have lost loved ones Living Local Carolina: Wine & Design… “Sign Up, Show Up, Sip Up, and PAINT!” Caught on camera: Choking man saved by neighbor WATCH: Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette take part in AccelerateSC meeting SCDNR Identifies: Pink blob on Folly Beach Horry County Council to discuss budget after losing millions ‘I have never seen such a disregard for human life in my life’: Two suspects in Ocean Blvd shooting denied bond ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Jeopardy!’ can be seen tonight on these channels $900K in cash discovered during NC traffic stop Falling behind: Nearly 40,000 students failing to hand in work in SC Owner finds 2 puppies killed at NC kennel, deputies investigating Video shows Florida deputies break up party of close to 3,000 people Tonight at 7 | South Carolina Responds Town Hall: Your Questions Answered Wet pattern moves in today and lingers