Author: ABC Team

Horry County has first case of COVID-19

by Nicholas Papantonis and Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry County has its first positive test for coronavirus, officials confirmed Sunday morning. Staff at Grand Strand Medical Center said the result came in Saturday night. The patient is in isolation at the medical center, according to a spokesperson. Grand Strand Medical Center provided a statement on Sunday morning confirming a patient in the facility tested…

SC medical and nursing boards issuing emergency licenses

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — In a preventative measure against the coronavirus, the South Carolina medical and nursing boards are temporarily issuing emergency licenses to help hospitals in the state, according to a press release. The SC Board of Medical Examiners and SC Board of Nursing are allowed to speed up temporary license during emergency situations. “This is another great tool to…

South Carolina ranked 10th-worst in public health and natural disaster preparedness

by Tony Fortier-Bensen

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — South Carolina, much like the rest of the country, is in the middle of dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. In spectacular timing, according to QuoteWizard.com, they rank the Palmetto State as the 10th-worst state prepared for a public health concern, like the coronavirus, or a natural disaster. The website takes into account of hospital preparedness, paid time…

MUSC offers free online coronavirus screenings

CHARLESTON, SC (WCIV) — The Medical University of South Carolina announced Saturday it will give in-state residents free online coronavirus screenings through its telehealth program. The service is for people who are worried they may have been exposed to the virus, and are suffering from mild to moderate flu-like symptoms. To have a screening, visit MUSC’s virtual health care website, MUSC.care. Once there,…

The risk of the coronavirus in SC remains low, SCDHEC says

By Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

COLUMBIA,SC (WPDE) — Gov. Henry McMaster and state public health officials held a press conference Saturday morning to discuss possible cases of the 2019 coronavirus in South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster and a team of health officials want the public to continue their daily routines and encourage everyone to stay calm after the two possible cases of the coronavirus in SC were…

1 dead in Dillon County wreck

by Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

DILLON COUNTY (WPDE) — One person is dead in a car crash in Dillon County. It was reported at 6:40 a.m. according to Dillon County Master Trooper Brian Lee. Lee said a 2012 Nissan Maxima ran off the ride side of the roadway and overcorrected causing the car to overturn and hit a utility pole. The passenger was not wearing a…

CPD updates Bailey St. shooting incident

CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter(CPD) – Columbia Police are investigating a shooting incident that left a 3-year-old boy critically injured yesterday Authorities say the incident took place at approximately 5 p.m. at The Colony Apartments on Bailey Street. Investigators with the Special Victims Unit believe that the boy was able gain access to a gun and discharged…