Health

Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune told local press today that the City of Myrtle Beach will continue its current shut down through May 15th. The shut down includes all hotels, attractions, and dine in restaurants. The order applies to all current reservations made through May 15th. Tourists who have current …

GARDEN CITY, S.C. — Greg’s Cabana Bar & Grill (gregscabana.com), in cooperation with Sysco Foods of Columbia, has partnered with Help 4 Kids & Backpack Buddies of Horry County (help4kidssc.org) to distribute more than 250 hams to families in need just in time for Easter Sunday. Help4Kids & Backpack Buddies …

During the Coronavirus pandemic, healthy South Carolinians are choosing to avoid any contact with area hospitals. As a result, the MUSC health system is now forced to lay off 900 staff members. MUSC is centered in Charleston, but operates facilities statewide. A statement from the hospital group was released to …

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announced today he is issuing a statewide “Stay at Home” order in response to COVID-19. The order stipulates South Carolinians must remain at home or work unless visiting family, exercising, or obtaining essential goods or services. The governor also issued an order restricting the number …

In an effort to flatten the curve regarding the Coronavirus pandemic, S.C. Governor Henry McMaster closed all non essential S.C. businesses today. Those businesses are mandated to close by tomorrow morning and remain closed until April 15th. The entire list of businesses mandated to close are: Entertainment venues and facilities …

In response to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, Governor Henry McMaster closed public access to all S.C. beaches today. “As a result of behavior observed this past weekend by the Department of Natural Resources and SLED, it has become necessary to close public access to our state’s beaches, and to close …

Coronavirus deaths continue to climb in New York City, which is quickly becoming one of the worst-hit places on earth. Yesterday, 88 more people in the city died from COVID-19 — nearly doubling the previous day’s death count. In response, many New Yorkers are choosing to flee the city in …

Tomorrow, John Gallman, candidate for SC Senate 33 and a local group of experts, will host a Virtual Town Hall in Horry County to discuss the Coronavirus and how it is affecting our community! To sign up to attend: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/horry-county-coronavirusvirtua/215854916288933/ Featured guests include:-John Gallman, local business owner and candidate for state senate …

“The online lines for government unemployment assistance will be long as residents continue to be out of work. Just as S.C. was unprepared for testing, residents must be patient, as S.C. will likely be just as unprepared for filings.” Finding toilet paper at your local grocer is much like finding …

Facing a coronavirus pandemic, Governor Henry McMaster ordered, by state law, all bars and restaurants to cease indoor dining as of Tuesday, March 17th. McMaster’s statewide order allows for curbside and drive-thru service. “We are asking people to stick together and understand we’re in a crisis,” Governor Henry McMaster said …