Between the social distancing extension and the high rate of virus-related deaths occurring worldwide, it’s become more crucial than ever to recognize the good. The shortages hospitals are experiencing are a major concern, but companies like Mercedes have teamed up with clinics and universities to help bridge the gap. In less than 100 hours, they’ve designed a new breathing aid…
The Department of Justice is looking into several lawmakers stock trades just prior to the coronavirus downturn. Those being investigated include Senator Richard Burr. The North Carolina republican and head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, reportedly sold off $628,000 and $1.7 million in stocks on February 13th, exactly a week before the historic global stock market crash. Burr’s lawyers have…
Employees of several essential services are planning to strike today over their treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic by employers. Amazon employees from the Staten Island, New York facility are planning a walkout. Despite amazon stating their employees health and safety is a top priority, upwards of seven people in this one warehouse have contracted COVID-19. Employees claim they are still…
There are now almost 143,000 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. with the death toll nearing 2,500. Just a few days ago when the historic $2 trillion stimulus relief package was officially signed into order, the death toll had been 1,000. As a result, President Trump has extended social distancing orders for the month of April. This was despite his…
You may be surprised at how long the virus that causes COVID-19 can survive on surfaces. Mandy Gaither has the statistics in today’s health minute.
With restaurants, non-essential businesses, and now motels, hotels and short-term rentals closed, there are still places out there that are open and need our business more than ever. We spoke with the General Manager of Sparks Toyota, Troy Leonard, to discuss the steps they are taking in order to keep their customers safe during these times. Sparks Toyota isn’t the…
A local food bank is assisting the elderly community and families who are currently unable to leave their homes. Harvest Hope Food Bank in the Pee Dee is bringing meals to local senior citizen’s homes and leaving them on their porches. Furthermore, the food bank is partnering with other agencies like “My Brother’s Keeper” to bring even more meals to…
There are now 456 reported cases of COVID-19 in South Carolina with the death toll rising to nine. These latest developments have prompted the city of Myrtle Beach to close all hotels, motels and short-term rentals by this Sunday. They must stop accepting all reservations immediately and current visitors or temporary residents staying in these places are all asked to…
The mother of “Baby Boy Horry” has been released on bond. Jennifer Sahr was arrested several weeks ago and charged with homicide by child abuse after leaving her newborn in the middle of the woods to die 12 years ago. “Baby Boy Horry” was a story that heavily impacted the community and news of Sahr’s arrest brought much relief. Her…
The Cheesecake Factory is now being hailed as heroes in leading the rent freeze revolution. The major restaurant chain said due to how largely affected they have been financially by the pandemic, they will not be able to pay their April rent for their nearly 300 locations based solely on take-out orders. The company’s CEO David Overton said in a…
