WBTW Articles: May 5, 2020

Pelicans manager Steve Lerud talks future of baseball, draft, and life in Nevada Justice Ginsburg in hospital with infection, court says More thunderstorms possible tonight PHOTOS: Large hail falls across the area Court overturns Quincy Jones’ win in Michael Jackson lawsuit Otis Elevator confirms COVID-19 case at Florence factory Horry County Council to allow spring bike rally events for July US lawmakers look to expand access to telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries DHEC estimates 81% of South Carolinians with COVID-19 have recovered Some along the Grand Strand worry current drug shortages will affect their ability to have ‘a normal life’ Democrats say Texan’s loyalty to Trump would influence his decisions as National Intelligence director DHEC announces 93 new COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths Robeson County confirms 22 more cases of COVID-19, 303 total Congress pushes for childcare funding on next relief package to increase to $50 billion Ex-convicts excluded from business aid loans Police: Woman sexually assaulted, has car stolen in Myrtle Beach Gov. McMaster announces launch of AccelerateSC website DHEC pushes contact tracing program to fight virus Much cooler end to the week Coastal Carolina University releases statement regarding Fall 2020 on-campus instruction Gov. Roy Cooper signs executive order moving NC into phase 1 of easing restrictions Trump admin says help on the way for nursing homes 600 grams of heroin, $62k seized in drug bust near Myrtle Beach, 5 arrested Police: 5-year-old with life-threatening injuries after being accidentally shot in Lumberton 15th Circuit Court Solicitor investigates 40 price gouging complaints Senator proposes expansion of SNAP benefits during pandemic Nike to donate 30,000 shoes to healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 Pawleys Island Police Department removes shark from beach Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement United Way of Horry County to hold food distribution Wednesday Mutant, more contagious coronavirus strain has emerged, scientists say Where’s the beef? Some Wendy’s locations without meat because of shortage As lockdowns ease, some countries report new infection peaks ‘This is the end of our way of life,’ leader of ReOpen NC says at Raleigh protest 2 arrested, others wanted after sexual assault of juvenile was recorded on Facebook Live 3 charged in killing of store security guard over virus mask Gov. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Evette to take part in 2nd AccelerateSC meeting How you can help on Palmetto Giving Day and #GivingTuesdayNow 5-year-old caught driving on highway in parent’s SUV after they refused to buy him a Lamborghini, troopers say Hostage situation in Dillon County ends with ‘no serious injuries’ Myrtle Beach man, woman charged after 911 call about 1-year-old Olympic athletes balance coronavirus, training challenges as future of Games uncertain West Florence fire crews respond to house fire, say cause is lightning strike TONIGHT: Horry County Council to consider canceling spring bike rally in virtual meeting Dillon Co. Sheriff’s Office, SLED investigate deadly shooting at Latta apartment complex WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch west of I-95 MUSC in Florence to offer antibody testing to the community Florida mom pleads for return of headstone stolen from infant daughter’s grave Florence fire crews respond to structure fire caused by lightning Former law enforcement official arrested for assault after trying to steal vehicle, fight with NC deputies Former NC teaching assistant accused of sex acts with student facing additional charges Nicolas Cage to play Joe Exotic in TV series Cooler with isolated storms possible today