With over 4.6 million COVID-19 cases nationwide, schools across the U.S. are preparing for the fall return. Already there are major concerns of a more widespread outbreak, especially for Georgia’s largest school district which is expected to resume August 12th. They confirmed around 260 employees either tested positive for COVID-19 or were exposed. It’s believed the majority of cases were…
Our meteorologist Tyler Ryan is here with some more information on the hurricane expected to hit tonight.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
