It took just 13 days for the Paycheck Protection Program funds to be completely depleted. The program was made up of almost $350 billion and was allocated amongst small businesses across the entire country. But many of the much smaller, more local businesses reported receiving nothing, while larger businesses like Shake Shack and Taco Cabana were granted millions. While Shake…
Millions of people in the south are once again under severe tornado warnings. This comes less than a week after dozens of tornadoes traveled from Texas to North Carolina, some as strong as EF3’s. At least 32 people were killed, as well as hundreds of homes and buildings damaged or completely destroyed. It was a devastating blow, especially in the…
A shooting rampage in Nova Scotia, Canada has left at least 16 people dead over the weekend. The suspect, 51-year-old Gabriel Wortman, opened fired in a home late Saturday evening where he killed multiple people. One of the first victims was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer and it was believed Wortman stole her uniform and vehicle and was on…
Tensions continue to rise in the U.S. as protesters increase pressures to reopen the country. Not only do they want the economy running again, but they also feel their constitutional rights are being impeded. Thousands gathered throughout the country this weekend to make their demands clear. Multiple groups have also promised to continue protesting unless changes are made. Meanwhile, the…
Hospitals across the world are making difficult decisions when it comes to the care and treatment of COVID-19 patients. Not to mention, patients there for other needs. Now, new guidelines have been issued when it comes to using CPR. Mandy Gaither has more in today’s health minute.
Governor McMaster has revised an executive order which will reopen boat ramps and landings to the public again. It went into effect today at noon. Associated parking lots and other areas are also allowed to open to the public but at the discretion of local law enforcement. The new order does not change social distancing guidelines, but many feel this…
The Horry County school lunch program was temporarily suspended after multiple employees tested positive for COVID-19. However, there still remains to be hundreds of children who desperately depend on those lunches as the only substantial meal they receive each day. Therefore, the Horry County School Board said they’re looking into alternatives in order to help them. Meanwhile, several local restaurants,…
A bank on the Grand Strand helped small businesses until money ran out. As coronavirus cases in South Carolina rise to nearly 4,000, and deaths increase to 109, local businesses are suffering in unimaginable ways. And now the Small Business Administration has announced they’ve run out of money for the Paycheck Protection Program, a coronavirus-relief fund which was made up…
Laurinburg police are seeking help identifying a body found in a creek earlier this week. Law enforcement are having a hard time naming the female victim due to heavy decomposition and lack of ID. It’s believed she is African-American, 5 feet to 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds. She was found wearing a“Tapout” hoodie, blue jeans, black…
Now that the Strategic National Stockpile has depleted their resources, states have struggled to acquire essential personal protective equipment. To make matters worse, the cost of PPE has increased by more than 1,000%. N95 masks which used to cost .38 cents now cost $5.75 each. It’s the same with gloves, isolation gowns, face shields and more. High demand, numerous competitors,…
