State leaders gathered yesterday to discuss their initial plans for Accelerate South Carolina. The task force was formed by Governor Henry McMaster in order to develop ideas for safely reopening the state and jump starting the economy again. This includes long-term as well as short-term impacts and plans. A similar group has also formed in Myrtle Beach and both committees…
Horry County seniors have expressed frustration over the announcement of virtual graduations. Most students maintain a “pre-recorded video posted online” simply isn’t enough after being robbed of their senior year experience. They are also upset over the fact that the parents and students were not consulted prior to the decision. The seniors have said they’ll adhere to any and all…
Congress finally approved the $480 billion relief packaged yesterday afternoon. The vote was 388 to 5. The measure passed the Senate earlier this week and will now go to President Trump’s desk to be officially signed into law. The bill is approximately $484 billion. The majority of funds, approximately $310 billion dollars, will go towards the Paycheck Protection Program which…
More than 40 workers voluntarily lived and worked at a factory for almost a month in order to help fight coronavirus. Braskem America produces the raw material polypropylene, which is essential for personal protective equipment such as N95 masks, medical gowns, sanitary wipes, and more. When the virus first hit and hospitals across the country were pleading for more equipment,…
Many people are outraged following comments President Trump made in regards to potential cures against the coronavirus. The president was quoted in a press briefing yesterday saying, “I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in one minute. Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning.” He further added, “There’s…
We’ve heard that people in certain age groups along with those that have pre-existing or underlying conditions are more at risk if they contract coronavirus. But what do those terms mean? Melisa Raney explains in today’s health minute.
A meal distribution program that took place yesterday reportedly fed over 500 families. Due to food shortages and unemployment rates, a lot of families heavily rely on the school meal program to feed their kids. However, they were forced to temporarily shut down. So United Way of Horry County and Impact Ministries stepped up and led the meal distribution where…
News of schools remaining closed yesterday came as a great disappointment to parents and students, especially those slated to graduate this year. The governor left graduation ceremonies to the hands of the educators and Horry County schools immediately announced plans to proceed with special virtual ceremonies. They’ve promised the students will all be honored in the best and safest way…
Preliminary reports suggest there was no foul play involved in the death of the missing Conway woman. 61-year-old Marianne Marsh was discovered dead in her home after she’d been missing for two months. Marsh’s home was searched multiple times, as well as surrounding areas, but was never found. A few days ago, a family member was inside Marsh’s home when…
One person is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Florence. Last night on the 700 Block of Ventura Court, gunfire was exchanged between the suspect and a Florence police officer. The suspect was confirmed killed as a result but there were no other injuries reported. It’s currently unknown why law enforcement initially responded to the residence where the incident occurred….
