Despite the rapid number of infectious cases and deaths, there are still people not complying with social distancing orders. It’s a new term we’ve heard often since the pandemic began. It’s meant to help stop the spread of the disease by limiting the number of social or physical interactions we have with other people. A party of 50 held in…
The White House and Senate have officially agreed upon a $2 trillion dollar stimulus relief package, the largest in Congerss history. The deal was finally reached around 1 AM this morning and the package will provide support to the economy and U.S. citizens in the following ways: $250 billion dollars will be allocated directly to individuals and families making under…
It’s no secret that staying active is good for your health, but it can also relieve some of the stress of having to stay home as COVID-19 continues to spread. Mandy Gaither has some tips to keep you moving in today’s health minute.
Schools have been closed in South Carolina through at least March 31st but Burgess Elementary school teachers aren’t letting that stop them from bringing cheer to their students. The teachers conducted their own mini parade and rode through local neighborhoods in their cars. They dressed up and honked their horns and waved to surprised kids as they drove by. The…
Horry County schools are doing the most to provide children with meals. School bus drivers will be spending their week distributing meals to almost 60 different locations. They are described as “grab-and-go” meals and include things like fruit and salad. With schools out of session for the time being, officials still want to ensure kids are getting nutritious meals. To…
It was reported South Carolina saw another major spike in coronavirus cases yesterday. In an address given by Governor Henry McMaster, he confirmed 103 new cases statewide with two new deaths. As a result, he has issued a new order that would allow for law enforcement officers to disperse public or outside gatherings of three or more people. The order…
A Lumberton man arrested yesterday has been secured on a $3 million bond. According to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, 24-year-old Jonathan Candelaria was involved with multiple sexual assaults and robberies. He was charged with three counts of first degree forcible sex offense, two counts of second degree rape, one count of second degree forcible sex offense,…
Another major concern the U.S. has been facing is increased unemployment, but there are companies who are hiring in these dire times. As retail stores, bars, sit-down restaurants, public parks, beaches, and more close and let their employees go, places such as pharmacies, grocery stores, online delivery services, and take-out restaurants are experiencing a large volume of customers. The need…
As the spread of the coronavirus continues, hospitals and other health care centers remain overwhelmed and now, they’re running out of supplies. New York City has become the epicenter of the outbreak as they’ve reported about half of all cases in the entire U.S. and they’re believed to be doubling every three days. Hospitals are struggling under the abundance of…
An Arizona man is dead and his wife in critical condition after attempting to self-medicate for coronavirus. Many studies being conducted right now involve a number of drugs and chemicals that could possibly become treatments for COVID-19. One of these includes the chemical compound chloroquine phosphate. It’s commonly used for cleaning fish tanks, however it has been approved by the…
