Hurricane Isaias Noon Weather Update
Our meteorologist Tyler Ryan is here with some more information on the hurricane expected to hit tonight.
Author: WFXB Staff
FEMA Tips on Disaster Preparedness as Hurricane Isaias Approaches
The tropical storm has now been upgraded to this season’s second official hurricane and it’s headed our way. Today with some tips on disaster preparedness is head of FEMA’s Insurance and Mitigation Administration, David Maurstad, who has over forty years of experience in the industry.
25 South Carolina School District Reopening Plans Approved So Far
25 school district plans have now been approved by the state Superintendent of Education. Darlington County schools’ back-to-school plans were the first to be approved in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee areas. They will resume schooling on September 8th. It will include in-person instruction as well as enhanced e-learning. Their hope is to start with in-person classes five days…
Suspect Arrested for Injuring Child in Lumberton Shooting
The suspect accused of shooting and injuring a 4-year-old in Lumberton earlier this week has been arrested. The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed 19-year-old Da’Vern Inman was arrested yesterday at the Royal Inn Hotel on Lackey Street. Inman is accused of firing into two homes Tuesday evening and injuring the child who is expected to survive. Inman faces numerous charges…
Early Morning Multi-Structure Fire Broke Out at Ocean Lakes Campground
A multiple-structure fire broke out at Ocean Lakes Campground early this morning. Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched around at 4:44 a.m. to a three-alarm fire on South Kings Highway. It’s believed ten buildings were damaged, with three or four completely destroyed. Additionally, about six cars and several golf carts were also damaged. Numerous buildings were evacuated and 45 people…
NBA Players Kneel for National Anthem First Day Back on the Court
The NBA returned yesterday following a months-long hiatus due to the pandemic. 22 teams have been isolated at the Disney World complex near Orlando, Florida in what’s being called the “bubble”. Players, coaches and other staff are tested daily. Their families will not be able to join them in the bubble for at least the next few months. Multiple safety…
Congress Has No Intentions of Delaying November Election
Yesterday, both democrats and republicans rejected the idea floated by President Trump to delay the November presidential election. Not only did the president write in a tweet that mail-in voting this year could cause the election to become illegitimate, but he also went on television hours later to reiterate his claims. There is no evidence to support that mail-in voting…
Key Coronavirus Relief Programs Come to an End
As of today, three key coronavirus relief programs have either expired or are on the verge of expiring. Back in March, Congress was quick to dole out the $2.3 trillion stimulus bill in order to combat the pandemic. Included was an extra $600 a week in unemployment benefits for millions of Americans. Those payments expire today. Last Friday, the federal…
1 Marine Dead, 2 Injured, 8 Still Missing After Training Accident
A search and rescue mission is underway after one marine died and eight others went missing in a training accident. The incident occurred off the southern coast of California yesterday. The service members involved were assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, based out of Camp Pendleton near San Diego. They were performing a training session using an amphibious assault…
U.S. Experienced Worst On-Record Economic Drop Last Quarter
Yesterday the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported the U.S. experienced its worst economic quarter drop on record. The economy contracted at a 32.9% annual rate from April through June. April saw more than 12 million jobs lost as a result of the pandemic, the most since record-keeping began over 80 years ago. It sent our country into its first recession…
