Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina has surpassed 2,000 with 44 deaths. We’re close behind North Carolina now who has over 2,600 cases but has less reported deaths at just 39. Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the closure of even more non-essential businesses starting at 5 PM today. This includes furniture stores, florists, clothing stores and more. The…
Florence County deputies are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Lake City. The unnamed victim was shot in the leg yesterday evening but didn’t suffer any lief threatening injuries. They were transported to a hospital where they are expected to make a full recovery. Police say an investigation is underway. They believe they have a suspect but have not…
A three-year-old who was barricaded in a house during a standoff was rescued. Police responded to a house in Hartsville early yesterday morning where 28-year-old Curtis Dixon was threatening to shoot family members. Upon arrival, the family members confirmed Dixon had barricaded himself inside their house along with the toddler. Police were able to enter the home and rescue the…
The Wisconsin Primary is still set to be held tomorrow despite pleas to postpone it. Many argue holding the primary tomorrow is a form of voter suppression as people are forced to choose between their health safety and their constitutional right. It’s believed given the choice, a majority of people will not show up at the polls tomorrow as coronavirus…
An Arizona hospital aid was arrested for stealing $1,700 dollars worth of personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies. 49-year-old Keith Brown also lost his housekeeping job at the Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott shortly after his arrest. He admitted to the theft after police discovered the supplies inside his car and home. It included gloves, hand sanitizer, surgical scrubs,…
With scientists and health experts racing to find a cure for the coronavirus, one drug in particular called hydroxychloroquine seems to be causing quite a lot of controversy. A couple weeks ago, a man died and his wife was hospitalized after self-administering chloroquine in the form it is used to clean fish tanks. The wife said they self-medicated based on…
There are more than 1.2 million COVID-19 cases and over 70,300 deaths worldwide. Yesterday, the U.S. saw it’s worst day yet with over 1,300 deaths and the U.S. Surgeon General said it’s going to get much worse. He predicted this week will be the “hardest and the saddest” for “most Americans’ lives.” He further added, “this is going to be…
Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week is just the latest event to be postponed due to coronavirus. But have no fear! Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson has confirmed the 2020 Myrtle Beach Spring Bike Week still take place. It will just be combined with the Fall Rally in October. Myrtle Beach Harley-Davidson owner Phil Schoonover said the annual event brings thousands into town,…
For expecting parents the birth of a child is a life-changing event. There are the usual fears and anxieties of course, but during a global pandemic, those can be multiplied ten-fold. In today’s health minute, Mandy Gaither breaks down what a new mother can expect during these unexpected times.
The Myrtle Beach City Council has passed a temporary order to help financially relieve the business and tourism industry. The city plans to waive certain penalty fees and late bill payments. They will also move the deadline requiring business license payments until June 30th. Mayor Brenda Bethune also confirmed they would “re-beautify” the city once it was safe to resume…
