South Carolina has 1,554 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 31 deaths and North Carolina has reported over 2,000 cases with 18 deaths. All 46 counties in South Carolina have now reported a case. Governor McMaster has declared a state of emergency and closed all non-essential businesses but local leaders feel this is not enough. They are encouraging the governor to…
A Florence County Sheriff’s Lieutenant was arrested on an ethics act bribery charge. An investigation into 48-year-old Mark Fuleiahn began after the FCSO received a tip he might be involved with illegal gambling. It was then proved Fuleiahn received monetary bribes in exchange for information and services that were used in order to protect and continue the illegal gambling. Since…
For some good news today, the FDA enacted their emergency use authorization to conduct the first coronavirus antibody test. The antibody test, or a serology test, is not able to diagnosis coronavirus cases but it is useful for identifying past ones. This is because it takes time for antibodies to develop in one’s bloodstream. But by studying the blood of…
The FBI has issued an official warning for Zoom users whose calls may be getting hacked. It’s called “zoombombing” and it’s a form of cyber harassment where video calls are “hijacked by unidentified individuals and trolls who spew hateful language or share graphic images.” As people remain confined to their homes, they are forced to use the site for both…
The Democratic National Convention was pushed back to August 17th yesterday. Former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders were both consulted prior to the decision. Ultimately, concern for the public’s safety and uncertainty over how long the virus will last is what pushed them to move it. Initially the convention was to be held in mid-July just…
Two Holland American cruise ships carrying dozens of sick passengers were finally allowed to dock in Florida yesterday evening. Sister ships the Zaandam and Rotterdam have been stranded at sea for weeks. The Zaandam cruise was supposed to end in Chile on March 21st. However, plans quickly changed after 9 people tested positive for covid-19. 179 more people aboard later…
There are now over a million confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide. The U.S. alone has almost 260,000 but it’s believed that number is much larger. This could be due to the fact that not everyone can receive or afford to get tested in the U.S. Testing facilities are also so overwhelmed they have tens of thousands of tests to still get…
Amid the global pandemic, a record-breaking number of Americans are filing for unemployment. If you’re one of them, Mandy Gaither has what you need to know in today’s consumer watch.
Tidelands Health is looking for community members to step up and donate blood. Due to fear over the pandemic, the American Red Cross is presently facing an unprecedented shortage of blood and have been forded to cancel numerous blood drives. If you are healthy and willing, Tidelands encourages you to call and schedule a time to give blood. Walk-ins will…
Two people were charged for moving barricades in order to go to the beach. 24-year-old Johnny Craven and 34-year-old Jonathan Oxendine were arrested near the 200 block of 16th Ave around 8:30 AM yesterday morning. Along with violating the governor’s orders to stay away from beaches, they were also cited for looting, breaking curfew, congregation, and failure to disperse. They…
