Author: WFXB Staff

Ivy League Schools to Return Stimulus Relief Funding

Harvard will become one of several institutions to reject any bailout funding during the pandemic. Initially, the major ivy league school was one of several who were given millions of dollars under the CARES Act Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. However, they have tens of billions of dollars in endowments stashed away already. This caused much outrage by many who…

Series of Tornadoes in South Kill At Least Six People

Multiple tornadoes hit the south last night and killed at least six people. Dozens more are also seriously injured. The severe flooding, golf ball sized hail, and flying debris caused by the storms also led to extensive damage in numerous towns throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi and Louisiana. The devastation in one Texas county forced them to issue a disaster declaration….

Coronavirus Confirmed in U.S. Longer Than Initially Believed

New research has confirmed the coronavirus was in the U.S. weeks before initially thought. On February 6th, a seemingly healthy 57-year-old woman from California “suddenly died” after developing “flu-like symptoms”. This was around the same time the virus first made its way to the U.S., but testing was extremely limited. She did not meet the CDC’s strict requirements and therefore…

McDonald’s Offering “Thank You Meals” to Health Care Workers

McDonald’s would like to show how much they appreciate coronavirus front line workers. Starting today through May 5th, the fast food giant will offer free “Thank You Meals” to all health care workers, police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other first responders. The meals will be available all day and include a “choice of sandwiches, drinks and a side featuring small…

Horry County to Become 2nd Amendment Sanctuary

Horry County has officially passed the third and final reading of the Second Amendment Ordinance. The decision was approved last night during a virtual council meeting. The county will now formally adopt the ordinance which allows for “residents to bear arms and ensure they won’t have to comply if state or federal government officials change any laws.” It was first…

Darlington Police Apprehend 4th Robbery, Murder Suspect

Following up on a story from a couple days ago, Darlington police have apprehended the 4th suspect in relation to an armed robbery and murder. 27-year-old Jelonta Bacote was arrested yesterday in Sumter. He was believed to have been involved in the robbery and murder of Darlington resident Willie Jackson on April 9th. Previously arrested was 25-year-old Tyneshia price, 19-year-old…

Conway Woman Missing Since February Found Dead

The body of a Conway woman missing since February has been found. 61-year-old Marianne Marsh went missing February 14th. She was considered endangered due to a medical condition she had which required medication and the use of a cane. Marsh was finally discovered yesterday inside her home in University Forest. Her cause and manner of death have yet to be…

Unexpected Benefits of the Pandemic on the Environment

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the pandemic has created some unexpected and positive changes to our environment. It’s estimated an average of 4.6 million people die as a direct result of pollution annually. But now that everything is closed and people are staying home, smog in some of the most populated cities in the world has…

Senate Agrees to Fourth Stimulus Relief Package

The Senate has agreed to a 4th coronavirus stimulus relief package worth hundreds of billions of dollars. $310 billion more dollars will be allocated amongst small businesses whose Paycheck Protection Program loans worth $349 billion ran out in just thirteen days. $60 billion will go towards small lenders and community banks. Economic Injury Disaster will receive $10 billion in grants….

President Trump to Sign Immigration Ban Today

President Trump is expected to sign the executive order temporarily halting immigration into the U.S. today. He first made the vague announcement on Twitter Monday, but it was only yesterday he unveiled his full plans. The president claimed because of the pandemic and dramatically increasing unemployment numbers, new green cards and permanent visas will not be issued for the next…