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WWII veteran celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary after COVID-19 battle
The veteran spent 11 days in the ICU after his daughter and son-in-law unknowingly brought the virus home from an outing in San Diego. ByKCAL/KCBS Staff
Published 12:40 AM at 12:40 AMEXPLAINER: How much COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped in US
For now, only Pfizer ’s vaccine, which the Food and Drug Administration greenlit Friday, is being shipped. Another vaccine by Moderna will be reviewed by an expert panel this week and could get the go-ahead soon afterward. ByAssociated Press
Published December 13, 2020 at 10:41 PMStates will start getting COVID-19 vaccine Monday, US says
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans, according to a person familiar with the decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly. ByAssociated Press
Published December 13, 2020 at 10:33 PMCCU women’s basketball pauses all in-person athletic activities
Chanticleers cancel three games, Will prepare to return Jan. 1. ByCoastal Carolina Athletics
Published December 13, 2020 at 9:02 PMCOVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
The Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the vaccine Friday, saying it is highly protective and presents no major safety issues. ByAssociated Press
Published December 13, 2020 at 8:56 PMN.C. completes more than 6 million COVID tests
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is continuing to track confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. ByWBTV Web Staff
Published December 13, 2020 at 3:24 PMDHEC: Over 2,900 new COVID-19 cases in S.C., 44 new deaths
State health officials released the latest data on the virus Sunday. ByWMBF News Staff
December 13 December 13MUSC to vaccinate care team members for COVID-19 this week
The Medical University of South Carolina says it will begin administering the first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to its care team members this week. ByChloe Rafferty
December 13 December 13Pregnant mother survives COVID-19, early delivery while in ICU
Now healthy and back home after 30 days in the hospital, the mother is beyond grateful for the team that saved her and her baby. ByKOVR Staff
December 13 December 13The Latest: US leads world with 16 million cases of virus
The U.S. has recorded more than 16 million cases of COVID-19, by far the most of any country in the world, according to data kept by Johns Hopkins University . ByAssociated Press
December 12 December 12North Carolina chief justice halts courts for 30 days
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley says in a news release on Friday that the pause is necessary to protect the health and safety of court personnel and the public. ByAssociated Press
Published December 12, 2020 at 6:56 PMDHEC: Over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases in S.C., 12 new deaths
State health officials released the latest numbers on the virus Saturday. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 12, 2020 at 11:27 AMForging Ahead: Breaking down more of DHEC’s COVID-19 vaccine update
The federal government has now approved the vaccine, and states are tasked with preparing on how to receive these vaccines once they become available. ByMadison Martin
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:44 PMViral spread: Americans paying the price for Thanksgiving
The virus could still be incubating in someone who was exposed while traveling home the Sunday after Thanksgiving. ByAssociated Press
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:01 PMAuthorities warn hospitals of potential physical, cyber threats to vaccine supplies
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will not identify which medical facilities will receive the COVID-19 vaccines at this time, citing physical and cyber security concerns. ByKaitlin Stansell
Published December 11, 2020 at 6:36 PMHorry County, Myrtle Beach team up to help small businesses struggling due to COVID-19
Horry County and Myrtle Beach have teamed up to help small businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. ByPatrick Lloyd
Published December 11, 2020 at 5:35 PMMOST RECENT
DHEC: Over 2,300 new COVID-19 cases reported in S.C., 11 additional deaths confirmed ByWMBF News Staff
CCU QB Grayson McCall named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Week ByCoastal Carolina Athletics
Coastal offensive line named Joe Moore Award semifinalist ByCoastal Carolina Athletics
Conway Medical Center administers COVID-19 vaccine to first employees ByBrad Dickerson and Madison Martin
Woman arrested, accused of assaulting two Florence County deputies ByWMBF News Staff
Suspect charged after man beaten to death with hammer in Florence County, authorities say ByWMBF News Staff
S.C. superintendent not told about governor’s announcement on school testing program
State Superintendent Molly Spearman, who leads the South Carolina Department of Education, said in an email to the state’s superintendents that she was not given “advance notice” of Gov. Henry McMaster’s announcement about rapid COVID-19 testing for schools. ByRob Way
Published December 11, 2020 at 2:17 PMDHEC: S.C. sees record number of new COVID-19 cases with more than 3,000
The updated figures were released Friday afternoon. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 11, 2020 at 1:49 PMCuomo reinstates NYC indoor dining ban to limit virus spread
As of Monday, only takeout orders and outdoor dining will be allowed in New York City. ByAssociated Press
Published December 11, 2020 at 1:19 PMSnow leopard at Louisville Zoo tests positive for COVID-19
NeeCee is the first known case of the virus in a snow leopard, according to the Zoo. BySarah Jackson
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:58 AMReminder: Cooper’s modified stay-at-home order begins Friday
With COVID-19 numbers on the rise in the state, Gov. Roy Cooper announced a modified stay-at-home order, which will go into effect Friday, Dec. 11. ByWECT Staff
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:52 AMClorox wipes shortage may last until mid-2021
The company is producing more wipes than ever, but the demand is staying incredibly high. ByCNN Staff
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:47 AMVaccine record cards to be included in COVID-19 supply kits
Those who receive a COVID-19 vaccine will have a record to prove it. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:42 AMLive events industry lost $30B due to pandemic, Pollstar says
In March hundreds of artists announced that their current or upcoming tours would need to be postponed or canceled because of the pandemic. ByAssociated Press
Published December 11, 2020 at 10:41 AMSome dogs can detect COVID-19 in sweat, study says
Detection dogs like those that sniff drugs or explosives at airports can also be taught to sniff for certain infections and diseases. ByCNN Staff
Published December 11, 2020 at 9:45 AMThe drive to deliver: how truckers are staying on the road in demanding year
The rise in online shopping puts an added pressure on the transportation industry and all those truck drivers responsible for moving those goods from warehouses to stores and eventually to you. BySarah Thomsen
Published December 11, 2020 at 9:21 AMDHEC distributes letter to mission-critical workers in Phase 1A of S.C. COVID-19 vaccination plan
State health officials in South Carolina continue to ramp up their plans for distributing the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine once it has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration . ByBrad Dickerson
Published December 11, 2020 at 9:04 AMRetailers urge shoppers to buy early amid shipping crunch
One expert estimates a majority of retailers have pushed up deadlines by at least a day or two, with about a quarter moving them up at least a week or more. ByAssociated Press
Published December 11, 2020 at 8:22 AMOne-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11
All told, the crisis has left more than 290,000 people dead in the U.S, with more than 15 million confirmed infections. ByHEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH
Published December 10, 2020 at 9:48 PMUS Jews plan smaller Hanukkah celebrations amid virus
Many Jewish Americans are already accustomed to more intimate celebrations of a holiday focused more on the home than on the synagogue. ByAssociated Press
Published December 10, 2020 at 8:02 PMUS panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is expected to follow the recommendation issued Thursday by its expert advisers. ByAssociated Press
Published December 10, 2020 at 7:17 PMPanel recommends FDA approve use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the greenlight for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to begin being administered across the nation. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 6:32 PMMen’s basketball game between George Washington, South Carolina canceled due to COVID-19
This is the second game this week to be canceled for South Carolina. ByEmery Glover
Published December 10, 2020 at 5:28 PMN.C. health leaders release first-week COVID-19 vaccine allocation details
North Carolina health leaders have released details of the COVID-19 vaccine allocation plan for the first week of distribution. ByWBTV Web Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 4:28 PMMarlboro County School District moving to all-virtual program
Officials said the change comes after a rise of COVID-19 cases in the county in recent days ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 3:13 PMN.C. health officials say two coronavirus vaccine doses needed for protection
The state announced that 11 facilities, including three in the WBTV viewing area, will receive the early shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine. ByWBTV Web Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 3:10 PMDHEC provides information on COVID-19 vaccine symptoms, cyberterrorism threats
DHEC released a presentation with updated information on the COVID-19 vaccine as the state prepares to distribute the highly-anticipated vaccine. ByKristin Nelson
Published December 10, 2020 at 2:25 PMEllen DeGeneres: Positive test for coronavirus but ‘feeling fine’
In an Instagram post, DeGeneres said anyone who was in close contact with her has been notified, adding that she’s following “all proper CDC guidelines,” a reference to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ByAssociated Press
Published December 10, 2020 at 1:36 PMDHEC: S.C. records 1,883 new COVID-19 cases, 12 additional deaths confirmed
The updated figures were released Thursday afternoon. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 1:18 PMAcross US and Europe, pandemic’s grip on economies tightens
The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of applications increased from 716,000 the previous week. ByAssociated Press
Published December 10, 2020 at 1:06 PMVP Pence in Greenville to discuss SC’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan
Vice President Mike Pence will appear in Greenville Thursday for a roundtable discussion about the COVID-19 vaccine. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 11:35 AMPope’s Midnight Mass to start early to respect COVID curfew
The pope’s Dec. 24 Mass — which for years hasn’t been celebrated at midnight at all but at 9:30 p.m. to spare pontiffs from the late hour — will begin instead at 7:30 p.m. this year. ByAssociated Press
Published December 10, 2020 at 11:26 AMFDA panel meeting to decide on granting clearance for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory panel is meeting Thursday to decide on whether or not to grant emergency use for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 10, 2020 at 9:31 AMGov. McMaster pushing all public schools to begin COVID-19 rapid testing immediately
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is calling on all public school districts to consider COVID-19 rapid testing for students. He addressed the testing issue during a COVID-19 pandemic response briefing Wednesday afternoon. ByJennifer Roberts
Published December 10, 2020 at 5:11 AMFederal agents seize more than 100,000 counterfeit N95 masks in Texas
Federal agents seized more than 100,000 counterfeit N95 masks in Texas ByAmanda Alvarado
Published December 9, 2020 at 10:40 PMTensions rise over masks as virus grips smaller US cities
New cases per day have rocketed to more than 200,000 on average. ByAssociated Press
Published December 9, 2020 at 10:12 PMSC Supreme Court cancels grand jury selections amid rising COVID-19 cases
An order from the Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, Donald Beatty, stated that the suspension applies to county grand juries throughout the state as well as the State Grand Jury. ByPaola Tristan Arruda
Published December 9, 2020 at 9:44 PMReports: Panthers COVID-19 transmission linked to players gathering outside facility, NFL doctor says
The NFL’s top doctor says COVID-19 transmission within the Carolina Panthers organization is linked to players gathering outside the facility, according to multiple reports. ByWBTV Web Staff
Published December 9, 2020 at 7:49 PMFlorence School District 3 superintendent discusses transition to virtual learning
Officials decided to temporarily go back to virtual instruction after Thanksgiving. ByCameron Crowe
Published December 9, 2020 at 7:46 PMHospital, local leaders weigh in on Myrtle Beach area’s ‘red zone’ declaration from White House
The Myrtle Beach metro area is now experiencing an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and the rise has caught national attention. ByKatherine Phillips
Published December 9, 2020 at 7:21 PMLIST: COVID-19 vaccine distribution phases, who receives vaccine in each phase
During his news conference on Wednesday, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster provided a specific list that outlined the phases of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan and exactly who falls under each phase. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 9, 2020 at 6:02 PMAP-NORC poll: Only half in US want shots as vaccine nears
Many on the fence have safety concerns and want to watch how the initial rollout fares — skepticism that could hinder the campaign against the scourge that has killed nearly 290,000 Americans. ByAssociated Press
Published December 9, 2020 at 5:15 PMMore than 1 out of every 25 people have contracted COVID-19 in S.C.
As of Wednesday the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control as reported the total number of cases statewide at 223,140 since the start of the pandemic. ByRob Blomquist
Published December 9, 2020 at 4:50 PM‘This will not be a fast process’: McMaster discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan in S.C.
His remarks come a day before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could authorize the use of a Pfizer vaccine. ByBrad Dickerson
Published December 9, 2020 at 4:32 PMCourt again nixes SC gov’s private school pandemic aid plan
McMaster planned to take questions on the ruling later Wednesday. ByMeg Kinnard
Published December 9, 2020 at 3:57 PMPennsylvania governor says he’s tested positive for COVID-19
The second-term Democrat said a routine test on Tuesday detected the coronavirus. ByAssociated Press
Published December 9, 2020 at 3:34 PMEXPLAINER: Allergic reactions to vaccines rare, short-lived
British regulators are looking into reports of allergic reactions in two people who received the new Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. ByAssociated Press
Published December 9, 2020 at 1:59 PMDHEC: S.C. records 2,139 new COVID-19 cases, 26 additional deaths confirmed
The updated figures were released Wednesday afternoon. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 9, 2020 at 1:21 PMCanada health regulator approves Pfizer ’s COVID-19 vaccine
Canada is set to receive up to 249,000 doses this month and Canadian officials expect to administer them within days. ByROB GILLIES
Published December 9, 2020 at 12:39 PMUK probes whether Pfizer ’s COVID-19 vaccine caused allergic reactions
U.K. regulators said Wednesday that people who have a “significant history’' of allergic reactions shouldn’t receive the new Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine while they investigate two adverse reactions that occurred on the first day of the country’s mass vaccination program. ByAssociated Press
Published December 9, 2020 at 12:16 PMFree COVID-19 testing site available at Tanger Outlets in Myrtle Beach area
A free COVID-19 testing site will be available at a Tanger Outlets location along the Grand Strand. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 9, 2020 at 11:06 AMFormer S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley reveals sister-in-law died from COVID-19
Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and former U.N. Ambassador, shared some heartbreaking news about her family on Tuesday. ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 8, 2020 at 10:58 PMWhite House COVID-19 report: Myrtle Beach area added to red zone for cases
A White House report on the status of COVID-19 in South Carolina paints a grim picture as cases continue to surge in the state and across the country during the holiday season. ByKristin Nelson
Published December 8, 2020 at 10:58 PMSeveral restaurants, hotels will permanently close before January 1, SC hospitality-industry leaders anticipate
The National Restaurant Association warns 10,000 U.S. restaurants could permanently close in the next three weeks. ByCaroline Coleburn
Published December 8, 2020 at 7:42 PMBiden calls for action on virus as he introduces health team
Biden laid out three COVID-19 priorities for his first 100 days in office. ByAssociated Press
Published December 8, 2020 at 7:39 PMNew White House offer adds $600 checks to COVID-19 relief
Already, Capitol Hill leaders are moving a government shutdown deadline to the end of next week, but progress is slow and key decisions are yet to be made. ByANDREW TAYLOR
Published December 8, 2020 at 7:34 PMBiden vows to reopen most schools after 1st 100 days on job
Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to bring the coronavirus pandemic under enough control to open most of the nation’s schools during his first 100 days as president — going much further on the issue than he has in the past, even while warning that the U.S. is facing a “dark winter.” ByAssociated Press
Published December 8, 2020 at 5:06 PMMore than 60 students and staff quarantined from Pee Dee school district
33 staff members and 33 students, including the girl’s basketball team, are quarantined according to data provided to WMBF News by the Marlboro County School District . ByRob Blomquist
Published December 8, 2020 at 4:48 PMOfficials warn of scammers ahead of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
“While we wait for a timeline and more information, there’s no doubt scammers will be scheming.” ByWMBF News Staff
Published December 8, 2020 at 4:38 PMUK starts virus campaign with a shot watched round the world
Public health officials have asked the public to be patient because only those who are most at risk from COVID-19 will be vaccinated in the early stages. Most will have to wait until next year before there is enough vaccine to expand the program. ByAssociated Press
Published December 8, 2020 at 4:07 PMUS virus cases pass 15 million; deaths hit record levels with the holidays ahead
The virus is blamed for more than 280,000 deaths and almost 15 million confirmed infections in the United States . ByAssociated Press
Published December 8, 2020 at 3:59 PMPfizer vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the US
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis online even as across the Atlantic, Britain on Tuesday began vaccinating its oldest citizens with the Pfizer-BioNTech shots. ByMATTHEW PERRONE and LAURAN NEERGAARD
Published December 8, 2020 at 3:28 PMExecution staff have COVID-19 after inmate is put to death
The Justice Department disclosed that eight staff members who took part in an execution last month tested positive for the coronavirus. ByAssociated Press
Published December 8, 2020 at 2:52 PMBritish vaccine recipient talks about the shot, lunch and ‘bloody bug’
One of the first coronavirus vaccine recipients in the U.K. was a man from London, who gladly told a CNN reporter all about his day and why he jumped at the chance to get it. ByKimberly L . Wright
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