An Horry County kindergartner who is now being home schooled wanted to become a “helper” to those in need. Ellis Kerridge wrote and distributed colorful letters to his Cypress Creek neighbor’s mailboxes. He let them know he would be offering his assistance anywhere it’s needed, whether that means getting groceries or picking up prescriptions for those who cannot leave their…
Conway Medical Center is now setting up triage tents just outside their ER. They hope to screen potentially infected patients and isolate them before they ever step foot in the hospital. It is meant to protect other patients as well as health care professionals. Due to the lack of personal protective equipment, they’ve become very vulnerable to contracting COVID-19. Luckily,…
151 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Carolina has brought the overall total to nearly 1,000 with 18 deaths. Governor Henry McMaster has issued yet another executive order officially closing all beaches to the public. This includes access to boat ramps, landings and more on rivers and lakes as well. It does not include people with valid commercial licenses…
Myrtle Beach and Horry County crews responded to a structure fire early this morning. The fire occurred at 308 6th Ave N in Myrtle Beach. It’s reported two buildings were involved and that smoke could be seen from blocks away. It’s believed two people were treated at the scene for possible injuries but it’s unclear at this time if they…
With all the bad news being reported lately, we’ve decided, for the time being, to bring you good news everyday highlighting more positive coronavirus-related stories. For starters, the pharmaceutical company Johnson and Johnson has announced they plan to begin human clinical trials for an experimental COVID-19 vaccine as soon as September. It is possible, if all goes well, that the…
After testing positive for the virus, a man was forced into quarantine by his neighbors in Maine. It’s reported the man who contracted the virus refused to go into quarantine. His neighbors took it upon themselves to chop down a tree in his driveway which would prevent him from leaving his house. When the man finally went outside to see…
Thanks to the new $2 trillion stimulus relief bill, the economy appears to be in recovery, however many are still losing their jobs. Companies such as Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nordstrom, and Gap have temporarily laid-off hundreds of thousands of employees and been forced to closed hundreds of stores nation-wide for the time being. Meanwhile, essential employees feel their lives are becoming…
In just one day there were 1,000 more coronavirus-related deaths reported in the U.S. which now brings the toll to over 3,300. In total, there are now almost 175,000 cases of the coronavirus here in the U.S. as well. It’s estimated by White House officials that come mid-April there could be upwards of 2,000 deaths every day in places where…
The city of Columbia has officially enacted a stay-at-home ordinance. The order went into effect at midnight last night and will last for fourteen days despite the advice by the attorney general. But stay-at-home measures don’t mean you can’t leave your residence. In fact, going outside and getting some sun can be crucial to fighting off feelings of depression and…
DHEC announced 113 new cases of coronavirus in South Carolina yesterday bringing the state total to almost 780 confirmed cases. The death toll has also risen to 15. Governor Henry McMaster has issued a new order activating the National Guard. He also granted DHEC emergency powers. 911 dispatchers are now be required to ask anyone calling for help if they…
